SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Drawing Classic Heroes

by William Potter
9781508154648. ea vol: illus. by Juan Calle. 32p. (Ultimate Comic Art). further reading. glossary. index. websites. PowerKids. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $27.50. pap. $11.75.
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Gr 5–8—An enormous amount of practical instruction finds its way into this deceptively entertaining series. Kids can learn how to draw landscapes and objects using two- and even three-point perspective, how to write dialogue neatly, and much more as they duplicate the all-original villains and heroes featured in the books. In each title, a sketchy story emerges as the characters and settings are defined, and then drawn together in action panels and one big splash page. Drawings demonstrate how to choose an optimal point of view for scenes and show the ways that eyebrows and mouths can be manipulated to indicate fear, sadness, or surprise. Hands and gestures, textures, weapons, even vehicles get their due in this knockout series.
VERDICT Tweens and young teens interested in sequential art will glean loads of terrific tips.
Reviewed by Staff , Nov 01, 2017

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