This book takes readers into the world of drawing superheroes and their gadgets in only four steps. Readers will discover how to draw superheroes that use fire, ice, water, mind control, or any combination that you choose. Then, they'll use author Stephanie LaBaff's story prompts to create their own superhero story.

Do you love comic books? Do you know how they are made? Learn about the steps involved in making a comic, and watch as an exclusive comic--featuring the Protector, a new hero created just for this book--comes to life! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language...

Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.

Offers advice for effective storytelling in comic book format, covering such topics as color, placement, pacing, visually representing ideas, and other techniques for short gag strips as well as graphic novels and other more involved storylines.

Offers writing prompts, activities, and tips and techniques for writing and illustrating a story.