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Best books to learn Making comics & graphic novels, in order

Comics are their own language of image and time. Start with how the medium actually works, then the craft of writing and drawing sequential art, then finishing a book. Theory first, then pages.

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How should I approach learning making comics & graphic novels?
Comics are their own language of image and time. Start with how the medium actually works, then the craft of writing and drawing sequential art, then finishing a book. Theory first, then pages.
What's a good book to start making comics & graphic novels with?
A strong starting point is Graphic storytelling and visual narrative by Will Eisner. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after making comics & graphic novels?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Animation, Drawing & sketching, Digital illustration.

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