DRAW (2020)

"The professional 'how-to' magazine on cartooning and animation features in-depth interviews and step-by-step demonstrations from top comics professionals. R.M. Guera, the artist of Vertigo's Scalped, shows how he produces the acclaimed series. There's also a behind-the-scenes look at the Batcave with Cartoon Network's James Tucker of Batman: The Brave and the Bold."

"Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, busts some new moves, Philadelphia Freedom style! It features how-to's and demos by Philly area artists JG Jones (52, Final Crisis, Wanted, Batman and Robin) and Khoi Pham (The Mighty Avengers, The Astonishing Spider-Man, The Mighty World of Marvel). Plus, regular contributor Jamar Nicholas gives his reviews of art supplies, and we finish this jam-packed issue with Jerry Ordway (demonstrating the 'ORD-way' of drawing!) and Comic Art Bootcamp by Draw! editor Mike Manley (another local Philly resident) and Bret Blevins. Grab a side of cheese fries, and enjoy this artistic belly buster!"

"Draw, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, gets unprecedented access with comics icon Walter Simonson as he takes readers into his studio for an interview and a demonstration of his working process. Also, pro inker Bob McLoed presents another of his regular 'Rough Critiques' of a newcomer's work, and Write Now! editor Danny Fingeroth spotlights one of the top writer/artists in the industry, Al Jaffe."

"Bwah-hah! Draw! yuks it up with super-star penciler Howard Porter (Justice League 3000, Justice League of America, Superman Beyond) as he monologues and demos the creative process that has made him a top-tier penciler for DC Comics. Then we heckle power penciler Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Molly Danger) into spilling his guts about everything from storyboarding to penciling for the big boys, as he gives a breakdown of his working methods. Plus our regular line-up of columnists demonstrate their shtick: Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas reviewing art supplies, Jerry Ordway showing the Ord-Way of doing comics, and Comic Art Bootcamp lessons with Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley."

"Draw! gets webbed up with top flight penciler Patrick Oliffe, as he demos how he produces such comics as Spider-Girl, his recent revival of Dark Horse's Mighty Samson, and digital comics for Marvel. Then, Jorge Khoury presents a comprehensive look at the career of Al Williamson, as the man and his work are remembered by Angelo Torres, Bret Blevins, Mark Schultz, Tom Yeates, Alex Ross, Rick Veitch, and others, including an examination of Al's working process."

"Draw! gets up-close and in the studio with illustrator Glen Orbik, as he demos how he creates his fully painted noir paperback and comic covers for Marvel, DC Comics, and others! Then we jump from comics to animation as Draw! interviews Robert Valley (pioneer of the cutting-edge psychedelic animation for Harmonix Music Systems' The Beatles: Rock Band music video). Plus there's the latest installment of Comic Art Bootcamp with editor Mike Manley and Bret Blevins, reviews of new art supplies by Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas, and a Rough Critique of a newcomer's work by Bob McCloud!"

"Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, features the über-talented Lee Weeks! You know his outstanding work from Daredevil, Incredible Hulk, and more. His insight into the artform is must-read material. Also, get to know DC's Turkish sensation, Yildiray Çinar! From his work on Noble Causes to the recent Fury of Firestorm, Yildiray is making quite a name for himself. We also welcome comic book veteran inker Joe Rubinstein for a chat about his storied career, plus there's the usual assortment of columns you know and love."

"From Barsoom to the cold winds of Cimmeria, Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, interviews legendary illustrator Joe Jusko as he explains and illustrates his process creating some of the top fantasy art being produced today! Plus, Jamar Nicholas interviews Jimm Rugg, the artist behind Street Angel and The Guild. Draw! also welcomes new regular contributor Jerry Ordway with the debut of a regular feature on his behind-the-scenes working process as an industry legend."

"In Draw! #27, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, we cover the 'Cover Guy', Dave Johnson! From 100 Bullets to Deadpool, Punisher Max and more, Johnson gives us an intensive blow-by-blow on the creative process that makes him a top cover artist for Marvel, DC, Image, and others. Also: Even if you don't know his name, you've seen Stephen Silver's work as one of today's most in-demand character designers, for shows such as Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, and Kevin Smith's animated Clerks series. Silver even has his own Character Design App, and will walk you through his approach to creating the look for some of the most recognizable creations in Hollywood."

"Draw! #28, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, returns with a headliner spotlight on Xeric Foundation winner Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War, Meathaus, Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist). Dalrymple discusses the process behind his work and the upcoming second volume of his highly anticipated series, Pop Gun War. Then, from Beware! the Batman and Clone Wars, to Transformers Prime and more, Draw! interviews top director and storyboard/comics artist Dave Bullock! Bullock discusses his animation work and covers for DC Comics, Valiant, and his upcoming comic project, The Savage Blade of King Ronok! NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction - suggested for Mature Readers Only."

"In Draw! we 'cover' illustrator extraordinaire Dave Dorman! Best known for his Star Wars-related work, Dorman is a top painter of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novel covers, and an in-demand comic book cover artist. Draw! explores his career, and the techniques he mastered to become a success. Also: LeSean Thomas is a quickly rising star in the field of animation and comics. He garnered acclaim as the supervising character designer and co-director of The Boondocks, and his work as a producer and director has helped make Black Dynamite: The Animated Series an instant cult-classic. Now he tells us what it takes to make it big in today's animation industry."

"Bwah-hah! Draw! yuks it up with super-star penciler Howard Porter (Justice League 3000, Justice League of America, Superman Beyond) as he monologues and demos the creative process that has made him a top-tier penciler for DC Comics. Then we heckle power penciler Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Molly Danger) into spilling his guts about everything from storyboarding to penciling for the big boys, as he gives a breakdown of his working methods. Plus our regular line-up of columnists demonstrate their shtick: Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas reviewing art supplies, Jerry Ordway showing the Ord-Way of doing comics, and Comic Art Bootcamp lessons with Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley."

"Draw! gets down to the nitty-gritty of superstar artist (and Eisner and Emmy Award winner) Bill Sienkiewicz! From Electra: Assassin and the groundbreaking Stray Toasters, to movie work on Unforgiven, The Dark Knight, and the Jimi Hendrix tribute book Voodoo Child, Bill pulls back the curtain to show his amazing creative process. Next, Draw! takes you to the The Watts Atelier of The Arts! In today's highly competitive world of illustration and concept design - and skyrocketing school tuitions - founder Jeffery Watts has been running one of the best ateliers for training, where students gain the skills they need to get the jobs they want. NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction; suggested for Mature Readers Only."

Draw #34 takes you from Middle Earth to a Galaxy Far Far Away with award-winning illustrator Greg Hildebrandt! As one of the Hildebrandt Brothers (along with his late brother Tim), Greg has been charging our imaginations for almost 60 years, and now Draw! goes in-depth with this Grand Master to reveal his techniques and working methods. Then we dive under the waves with Brad Walker (Aquaman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Birds of Prey, Legends of the Dark Knight) for a how-to interview and demo. Plus there’s regular columnist Jerry Ordway’s tutorial, Jamar Nicholas reviewing the latest art supplies, and Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley’s Comic Art Bootcamp complete the circle of artistic goodness.

"Fantasy/sci-fi illustrator Donato Giancola (Game of Thrones) demos his artistic process, George Pratt (Enemy Ace: War Idyll, Batman: Harvest Breed) discusses his work as comic book artist, illustrator, fine artist, and teacher, Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas, Jerry Ordway's regular column, and Mike Manley and Bret Blevins' 'Comic Art Bootcamp.' Mature Readers Only."

"Mike Hawthorne has continued his upward trajectory to become one of today's best mainstream comics artists. In Draw! #36, Hawthorne slices, dices, and dishes on what it takes to get to the top, and how he creates the razor-sharp imagery that got him there! Next, Draw! travels north of the border to catch up with Shuster Award-winning artist Yanick Paquette as he reveal the techniques and working methods behind his remarkable style. Plus, regular columnist Jerry Ordway continues demonstrating the 'Ord-Way' of creating comics, Jamar Nicholas reviews the latest art supplies, and we present the latest installment of Comic Art Bootcamp by Bret Blevins and editor Mike Manley! "