One person can make a difference and everyone

”One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. ” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion: Superheroes Anatomy of a Comic Book Artist: John Romita Sr. Artist: Wendy Piri Artist: Todd Mc. Farlane Artist: Vera Brosgol Drawing a Comic Character: Step By Step Assignment Expectations

Why are superheroes popular? Who can be a superhero? What do superheroes wear? Are all comic books about superheroes? § Who is your favorite character, and why? § §

Layout: Panel Gutter Tier Splash Elements: Speech Balloon Caption Sound Effects Jobs: Penciler Inker Colorist Writer Letterer

Ø Ø Ø Born: January 24, 1930 Best known for his work at Marvel Comics Started working in comics in the 1950 s Ø Notable creations: The Punisher; Wolverine

Ø Ø Born: June 4, 1951 Best known for her comic Elf. Quest, published in 1978 Has illustrated stories for both Marvel and DC Comics. Famous for attending conventions as the character “Red Sonja” (A strong barbarian warrior character. )

Ø Ø Born: March 16, 1961 Rose to comics prominence from his late 80’s Spider-Man work Ø Founder of Image Comics; Mc. Farlane Toys; Todd Mc. Farlane Entertainment; 38 Studios (defunct) Ø Notable creations: Spawn; Venom

Ø Ø Ø Born: August, 1984 in Moscow, Russia Holds a degree in Classical Animation from Sheridan College She has done illustration work for clients such as Nickelodeon, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Simon & Schuster. Ø Notable creations: Anya's Ghost

The Challenge: § Create a superhero, complete with a costume, accessories and powers. § Use the handout the help design your superhero and organize your thoughts. § An underdrawing must be completed on 11”x 17” Bristol paper with “No-Copy” blue pencil using portrait orientation § The figure must take up at least ¾ of the page. § The figure must be fully inked. § The figure must be solving an everyday problem that you face. (homework, a chore, etc)

The Challenge: § Create a superhero, complete with a costume, accessories and powers. § Use the handout the help design your superhero and organize your thoughts. § An underdrawing must be completed on 11”x 17” Bristol paper “No-Copy” blue pencil using portrait orientation § The figure must take up at least ¾ of the page. § The figure must be fully inked. § The figure must be solving an everyday problem that you face. (homework, chores, etc)