Draw Fight Scenes Like a Pro - Softcover

The fight scene is an integral part of most comic books and graphic novels. The visuals that depict the conflict between super heroes and super villains are a large part of the comic book's appeal. In this book, comic book artist and martial arts expert Jeff Johnson demystifies the process of drawing compelling and realistic fight scenes. The complexity of drawing the human figure in authentic and believable fighting stances cannot be overstated. Yet Johnson explains it in clear step-by-steps, starting with an explanation of different body types and how to exaggerate the basic figure. He then applies the basics to actual martial arts and other fighting techniques, including karate, kung-fu, aikido, hapkido, fencing, street fighting, and so on, plus how the artist can choreograph these fight scenes. Johnson goes further to explain the use of composition and design, environment and pacing, and special effects for maximum impact.

JEFF JOHNSON has been drawing comic books for ten years, including characters such as Batman, Superman for DC Comics; Spider-Man, Captain America, Ironman, Wonderman, and The Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics; and more. Recently, he finished a four-year stint as penciller on the highly acclaimed Way of the Rat series (Cross Generation Comics). He is currently pencilling Weapon X, part of Marvel's X-Men franchise. Jeff has a second-degree black belt in aikido and has taught both kung-fu and aikido for several years.