How to Draw Noir Comics The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling [Paperback]

How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytellingis an instructional book based on the cinematic, high contrast noir style of acclaimed comic book and graphic novel illustrator, Shawn Martinbrough.



Martinbrough’s work has been published by DC Comics, Vertigo and Marvel Comics, illustrating stories ranging from Batman to the X-Men. This is his first book, released through Watson-Guptill Publications and The Nielsen Company.



InHow to Draw Noir Comics, Martinbrough shows how the expert use of the color black is critical for drawing noir comics. He demonstrates how to set a mood, design characters and locations, stage action and enhance drama, and discusses important topics like page layout, panel design, and cover design.



How to Draw Noir ComicsincludesThe Truce, an original graphic novel written and illustrated by Martinbrough which incorporates the many lessons addressed throughout the book, and has an introduction by critically-acclaimed novelist Greg Rucka, author of the graphic novelWhiteout, currently in production as a major motion picture.Shawn Martinbroughillustrates many DC and Marvel comics, including
Superman, Detective Comics, Batman, andX-Men. Other clients include LucasArts, Playboy, and many others. In 2004, he was named one of Washington, D.C.'s Best byThe
Washingtonian. He lives in Washington, D.C.CN