Comic Illustration: The Art of Comics for All Ages

Comic Illustration: The Art of Comics

You know those patrons who can’t get enough comics? Kids who love comics, adults who grew up with comics—comic books are a perennial favorite on Hoopla. We’ve created a collection of books and documentaries about how comics are made so your patrons can learn how comics are created and even make their own! The collection, The Art of Comics, is everything a fan needs to learn how to make comics and how the greats have done it.

Behind the Scenes

It’s always interesting to gain some insight into the creative process. How do artists’ minds work? What motivates their art? This collection, The Art of Comics, goes behind the scenes to give comic book fans and art lovers a new perspective of the comic book story lines and unique art that makes the world of comics so appealing.

Celebrating Legendary Artists

Learn more about the biggest names in comics. Peruse their most iconic works, glimpse original sketches and get familiar with the process that goes into creating some of the true giants of the comic book industry. Here are a few:

How-To Guides

The first stroke of the pen can be the hardest part of creating your own comic book. It’s important to know the basics. This selection of titles gives readers the opportunity to learn the process of creating comics and bring their own stories to life. Use these titles as guides or references to get started or hone skills.