How to Draw Those Bodacious Babes of Comics

Although the title is incredibly cheesy, the book itself is pretty good. They cover solidly the foundations of comic-style character design and how to implement them into a scenario. The only thing I really disliked was that they didn't spend enough time on manga. But, there are many many other books that take care of it. The other thing is the cheesiness of the "good girl" in their book. I don't know of a single MODERN comic that had heroines that look like that... they ALL look like the "bad girl" these days!

If you're like me and a bit serious about comics (and older than 15), the title of this book probably puts you off. Don't let it, as it's a good guide to drawing the female form in the modern comics style. Better than the modern style, often, as they pay attention to anatomy and proper structure rather than focussing too heavily on certain, um, assets.The book also discusses Manga and pin-up girls, but too briefly for my tastes. It would have rounded out the book more to provide a stronger background in these alternative styles. And while they cover hands and hairstyles, they ignore that other bugbear, feet. Personally, I have trouble with feet and was disappointed to find the subject wasn't discussed.On the plus side, the parts on weapons, coloring and computers are great, and useful for comics beyond drawing good-looking superhero babes. If you want to draw comics, or improve your technique, this does belong on your bookshelf.

Good and Bad babes are shown into perspective here with this book, how they relate, how they are different, and how to render both. Topics covered include (but are definitely not limited to):Facial Features, Costumes, Weapons, Values and Hues, Inking, Hand Expressions, etc etc (to both good and bad girls respectively)The two sections worth the price of this book itself are the sections on hand and facial expression... two 'highly' overlooked areas where I feel beginning (and even some pro) artists oversee. These guys didn't make special topics about them for nothing! Don't worry, there are more than just hands and faces to be learned in drawing these ferocious gals, see for yourself...The downfall is that I got through this book in half an hour, tops. The written work is minimal and the pictures very large. I like alot of text to read, but then again many people may like this books' format? Awesome book, the artwork is pretty good, and of course,... the babes! Females seem to be the toughest to draw (for me and many other 'breaking in' artists), but you'll learn how to draw 'em right here, no doubt about it... the authors are very clear about what they are trying to teach you.

I've been searching for the information contained in this book for 3 years now and had all but given up. An excellent starting point for beginers with critiques on how to go from traceries to inkings to color, it appeals to those just starting out. But my reason for finding it a fantastic book was how simply the marker work was made. Referencing exact colors and techniques that were at best difficult, if not impossible to achieve without watching someone else do it. I highly recommend this book and look forward to any further books by these two authors! Kudos!

This book helps to cut through the rather difficult process of drawing the shape most difficult to get right: the human female form. This book, however, mostly deals not with the human body per se, but with the nuances involved in creating the comic book superheroine. A knowledge of basic human anatomy would be most helpful in dealing with this book. There are, however, some extremely helpful sections dealing with posing, proportions, using computers in drawing, the different inking and coloring techniques, and differing ways to draw faces, hair and (the bane of many a neophyte artist) the hands. Overall, an excellent work with only a few minor flaws. Check it out!