and a black velvet-like drawstring bag to hold the tarot cards! The book cover, box front, spines and velvet-quality bag are gold foil-stamped with a special Sandman 20th Anniversary logo! Features fan-favorite Vertigo characters from titles such as Sandman, Hellblazer, Death, and Swamp Thing!, Recommended age group: 14 - NaN years, Manufacturer: DC Comics  (less)

becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently. 256 pages. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross.  (less)

array of inking techniques. He covers such essential topics as using textures, varying line weights, creating the illusion of three-dimensionality , and working with light and dark. This book includes and introduction by Frank Miller, one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. It also features 100 black and white illustrations throughout.  (less)

novel of all time! This oversized, hardcover collection, packaged inside a beautifully designed slipcase, will be the cornerstone of any serious comic book collection. Each page of art has been restored and re-colored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins, and approved by Dave Gibbons, to appear as originally intended. Additionally, this grand tome includes 48 pages of supplemental material produced exclusively for the Graphitti Designs Watchmen hardcover edition and not seen since its original publication. Included therein is a cornucopia of rare and historically valuable treasures, including samples of Alan Moore's Watchmen scripts, the original Watchmen proposal, Gibbons' conceptual art, cover roughs, and much, much more!  (less)

, Todd Klein, demonstrate dozens of surefire strategies, practical techniques, and professional secrets for dynamic comic book coloring and lettering. This book features 80 black and white and 70 color illustrations throughout.  (less)

Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light, and the power of Shazam! Rediscover the book that redefined the term ""super-hero team"" for a generation. Written by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and John Ostrander. Art by Kevin Maguire, Bill Willingham, Luke McDonnell, Al Gordon, Bob Lewis and others. Cover by Kevin Maguire. 208 pages."  (less)

he analyzes and demonstrates proven strategies for comic book pencilling that are informative and exciting. This book features 100 black and white illustrations.  (less)

book, O'Neil explains the many diverse formats for comic books, including graphic novels, maxi-series, mega-series, and adaptation. He also provides dozens of guidelines for writing proposals to editors that command attention and get results. The book features 70 black and white illustrations.  (less)