This art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original comic book works. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create their own comic books.

Includes index.

Timeless comics -- Facial expressions -- Shaping your characters -- Elements of comics -- Speech balloons and sound effects -- Creating backgrounds -- The power of captions -- Designing comic strips -- Heroes and villains -- Striking splash pages -- Judging a book by the cover? -- Create your comic book -- Is manga your style?.