{"id":3394,"date":"2024-01-15T11:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/?p=3394"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:44:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:44:11","slug":"best-books-on-drawing-comics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Books On Drawing Comics &#8211; An Essential For Comic Creators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complete list of the best books on drawing comics. The list will guide you at every step in making wonderful comic art. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;d want to highlight the best books in this collection, covering everything from visual style to storytelling and sequential art design. This is the absolute key to studying art for comics, what kind of comics you wish to create.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/baby-books-for-boys\/\">Best Baby Books For Boys: An Ultimate List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Blank_Comic_Book_Draw_Your_Own\" title=\"Blank Comic Book Draw Your Own!\">Blank Comic Book Draw Your Own!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Draw_Manga\" title=\"Draw Manga\">Draw Manga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Modern_Cartooning\" title=\"Modern Cartooning\">Modern Cartooning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#The_Comic_Book_Artists_Workbook\" title=\"The Comic Book Artist&#8217;s Workbook\">The Comic Book Artist&#8217;s Workbook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Understanding_Comics_The_Invisible_Art\" title=\"Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art\">Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Foundations_in_Comic_Book_Art\" title=\"Foundations in Comic Book Art\">Foundations in Comic Book Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#How_to_Make_Webcomics\" title=\"How to Make Webcomics\">How to Make Webcomics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#The_Complete_Guide_to_Self-Publishing_Comics\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics\">The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#The_Art_of_Comic_Book_Writing\" title=\"The Art of Comic Book Writing\">The Art of Comic Book Writing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#What_art_style_is_comics\" title=\"What art style is comics?\">What art style is comics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-books-on-drawing-comics\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_Best_Books_On_Drawing_Comics\"><\/span>List Of Best Books On Drawing Comics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into these books, make sure you spend time mastering the basics. Before trying to bring your comics, it&#8217;s a good idea to have at least some practice <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/kids-drawing-books\/\">sketching from imagination<\/a><\/strong>. Learn from these gems and make comics book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blank_Comic_Book_Draw_Your_Own\"><\/span><strong>Blank Comic Book Draw Your Own!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this blank journal\u2014which is fully organized with frames, you can tell your own story in the shape of a comic book! It begins with an introduction from art instruction legend Christopher Hart. Aspiring illustrators can start their artistic adventure with this specifically produced journal, whether they want to make comic strips, manga, or storybooks. Every page has blank, black-framed panels in a comic-book format and diverse sections. It allows artists to tell thematic resonance. It is the perfect choice for a comics art book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blank-Comic-Book-Draw-Your-Own.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blank-Comic-Book-Draw-Your-Own.png\" alt=\"blank comic book draw your own\" width=\"344\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blank-Comic-Book-Draw-Your-Own.png 344w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blank-Comic-Book-Draw-Your-Own-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are countless ways to express yourself! One of the best books on drawing comics. Beginners can play with the structure and see where it takes them, while people with greater skill can apply it to fill out their narrative and visual concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xnEPyM\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/classic-childrens-chapter-books\/\">Classic Children\u2019s Chapter Books To Read Aloud<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Draw_Manga\"><\/span><strong>Draw Manga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creative ways underlying the most popular Japanese comic style are simple to learn with this step-by-step manga art tutorial for beginners!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners can learn to draw creative manga with this simple, practical art course. All of the significant topics are covered in 13 tutorials. They include eyes, hair, apparel, accessories, lighting, and coloring. Through ten step-by-step assignments, you&#8217;ll learn how to make figures of all ages\u2014children, youths, and adults. Learn the fundamental drawing techniques to create manga characters&#8217; unique features. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Draw-Manga.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3397\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Draw-Manga.png\" alt=\"draw manga\" width=\"345\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Draw-Manga.png 345w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Draw-Manga-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A group of manga creators writes and illustrate the story. Draw Manga is organized into three sections, each with 140 colorful graphics and easy-to-follow instructions: fundamental tutorials, turning rough ideas into polished comics, and projects from the experts, which provide extreme detail on creating highly qualified artwork. Writing comic books will be easy after learning from this book. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/how-does-reading-influence-your-writing\/\">Read this article<\/a><\/strong> to know how reading affects your writing in amazing ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H0gbHU\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Cartooning\"><\/span><strong>Modern Cartooning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for aspiring cartoonists and the millions of enthusiasts of cartoons, entertainment, and manga. Cartoons are not only a form of fun but also a very popular artistic technique! Christopher Hart clearly shows how to create a cast of the most amusing, wild characters inspired by today&#8217;s animations using a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to cartooning. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/funny-books-for-women\/\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to read some of the funniest books for women. Count this as one of the best books on drawing comics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Modern-Cartooning.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3398\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Modern-Cartooning.png\" alt=\"modern cartooning\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Modern-Cartooning.png 700w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Modern-Cartooning-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary Cartooning is a groove with ideas, hints, and step-by-step pictures, giving artists of all levels. All tools they need to let their creativity roam free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NpOoD1\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/reading-books-is-important\/\">Why Reading Books Is Important?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Comic_Book_Artists_Workbook\"><\/span><strong>The Comic Book Artist&#8217;s Workbook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book will cater to prospective storyboard artists and creators. Daniel Cooney, a skilled novelist, illustrates how to create realistic landscapes and their connections with the individuals. They occupy them by drawing credible perspectives from any point of view. This workbook functions as a notebook with tasks for making scenarios in the framework of storytelling. Readers will learn to focus on the process as they refine their drawing mechanics. Storytelling &#8220;talent&#8221; through case studies with interactive workbook grids. Comic book creators are always enthusiastic about creating inspiring comics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Comic-Book-Artists-Workbook.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3399\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Comic-Book-Artists-Workbook.png\" alt=\"the comic book artists workbook\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Comic-Book-Artists-Workbook.png 360w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Comic-Book-Artists-Workbook-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the properties of light and how they affect drawing from vision and structural principles. How to develop visually exciting characters and settings, use references to create beautiful work from unusual camerawork, and more. You&#8217;ll find your work more realistic once you&#8217;ve perfected perspective\u2014and if you stick to the author&#8217;s approach, you may become the best comic book artist!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mErYlT\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Comics_The_Invisible_Art\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This one-of-a-kind cartoons handbook delves further into the world of entertainment. It explains the history of comics, how they function, and how column narrative has evolved into a modern icon utilizing traditional paneled storytelling. One of the best books on drawing comics. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/historic-books\/\">Read this article<\/a> <\/strong>to dive into the most historic books in the world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3400\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art.png\" alt=\"understanding comics the invisible art\" width=\"294\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art.png 294w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art-196x300.png 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott McCloud is a brilliant artist who has spent years creating his comics. It doesn&#8217;t give explicit instructions on how to make comics. But he does expose some of the &#8220;secret sauce&#8221; that goes into creating successful ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xmLY2i\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundations_in_Comic_Book_Art\"><\/span><strong>Foundations in Comic Book Art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the amusing comic panels found in newspapers, manga and comic book hero cartoons have a different formats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it is here that the book Foundations in Comic Book Art comes in handy. This book is for artists who wish to start from scratch and produce their fantasy novels. John Paul Lowe, the author, is a SCAD art professor with over 20 years of expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foundations-in-Comic-Book-Art.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3401\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foundations-in-Comic-Book-Art.png\" alt=\"foundations in comic book art\" width=\"353\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foundations-in-Comic-Book-Art.png 353w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Foundations-in-Comic-Book-Art-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book will teach you the principles of cartooning and why they are essential. When it comes to graphic novels, John focuses on layout, viewpoint, and photo inspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To tell a fantastic story, your composition must be flawless. However, you can get by with the help of a few tricks discussed in this book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-publishing your comic is now easier than ever. However, there is still the right type of equipment to produce and distribute a webcomic from the roots up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NDBaCw\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Webcomics\"><\/span><strong>How to Make Webcomics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make Webcomics breaks down the publication process into manageable parts. It makes it easier for prospective artists to pick deal with their projects. This is not a one-size-fits-all book, so you&#8217;ll have to do independent research. One of the best books on drawing comics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Make-Webcomics.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3402\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Make-Webcomics.png\" alt=\"how to make webcomics\" width=\"700\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Make-Webcomics.png 700w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Make-Webcomics-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this book uses as a self-planner to assist you in coming up with ideas, characters, themes, and phrasing. The naming of your comic and creating an audience are addressed in later chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practicality of this book is what I admire best about it. As you read this book, you&#8217;ll feel tempted to act and begin preparing your webcomic right immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zhZR39\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-indie-books\/\">Best Indie Books To Read In 2023 | Top 5 Picks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Complete_Guide_to_Self-Publishing_Comics\"><\/span><strong>The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-publishing prefers artists since it is more convenient and gives them greater control over the final product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book will explain how to draw comics book from scratch. It lives up to its name with 240 pages of advice and recommendations to help any artist publish their artwork. You&#8217;ll learn all there is to know about writing, sketching, writing, publishing, and sharing your comic with the rest of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Comics.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3403\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Comics.png\" alt=\"the complete guide to self publishing\" width=\"405\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Comics.png 405w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Comics-270x300.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best books on drawing comics. The book includes practical advice and short excerpts from other practitioners in the industry. Along with publishing and marketing your ideas, you&#8217;ll learn about narrative, story, character, and creation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MpM2Tn\"><strong>Get this on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Art_of_Comic_Book_Writing\"><\/span><strong>The Art of Comic Book Writing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released comic books frequently go through far more comprehensive writing than unreleased ones. This can be overwhelming for artists who don&#8217;t spend lots of time writing. On the other hand, it goes into minute detail on this topic. You&#8217;ll learn how to conceptualize ideas, plan and compose a script, and then sketch out frames and layouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Art-of-Comic-Book-Writing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3404\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Art-of-Comic-Book-Writing.png\" alt=\"the art of comic book writing\" width=\"369\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Art-of-Comic-Book-Writing.png 369w, https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The-Art-of-Comic-Book-Writing-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a creator&#8217;s perspective, this is the ultimate handbook of comic writing. Not all comics necessitate as much attention to detail during the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewhuffiefactor.net\/best-creative-writing-books-for-beginners\/\">creative process<\/a><\/strong>. 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