VirtualGirl and WITA nabbed the chance to speak with the mind and vision behind Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O’Malley, at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. What kind of details did he spill about the future of the book and how it came to be? What else awaits fans in the coming months?
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Coloring has come a long way in comics. From pastels to the incredibly detailed, shaded pages we browse through today, coloring plays an integral part in making comics look their best. Not to mention one slip up can throw die-hard fans into a frenzy.
We know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but who can help it with such fantastic art? When your comic sits next to dozens of others on a rack come New Comics Wednesday, you need an amazing cover to make it pop.
A comic just wouldn’t be a comic without art. Pencils are as crucial to a comic book as good writing, but an astute reader knows how important inking is to the overall presentation, as well. The best talent can blend them not only to fit his own work, but also to bolster the comic’s mood and style.
What’s better than a great writer? A great writer who can draw. Some of the strongest comics come from the minds of individuals who know not only how to tell the story brewing inside of them, but how to convey it visually.
Writers shoulder a heavy burden: the life of a comic book and its characters. One slip could mean the untimely demise of a story to which readers are firmly attached. The following nominees, though, hold true to the spirit of the comics they write.
Digital comics snuggle up to their readers with friendly, interactive attitudes. Many wonderful comics are available to read on the internet, supported by a tightly knit fan base whose input and encouragement keeps the pages coming.
There’s nothing like new, fresh talent to filter out the old and mundane. That’s exactly what new comic series—good or bad—bring to the table. Luckily, these Eisner nominees for Best New Series are shining examples of the next generation of comics.
Limited series come and go, but often they make the biggest impressions. Creators are allowed to helm their comic for its entire run, and with the shorter lifespan, many of our favorite comic books are the ones that start in sight of the finish line.
