Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic

bBest-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on iThe Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men,/i and more./bbrbrOne of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis reveals the tools and techniques he and other top creators use to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. iWords for Pictures/i shows readers the creative methods of a writer at the very top of his field. Bendis guides aspiring creators through each step of the comics-making process—from idea to script to finished sequential art—for fan favorite comics like iThe Avengers/i, iUltimate Spider-Man/i, iUncanny X-Men/i, and more. Along the way, tips and insights from other working writers, artists, and editors provide a rare, extensive look behind the creative curtain of the comics industry. With script samples, a glossary of must-know business terms for writers, and interactive comics-writing exercises, iWords for Pictures/i provides the complete toolbox needed to jump start the next comics-writing success story.