Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. This issue's cover is provided by incredible artist Feefal, who has worked with us many times before (including on her own Art Of book). Johanna Forster takes us inside her sketchbook, sharing how she uses real-world references to build up a library of character ideas. Sheryl Yap has a collection of tips for how to make original and effective character turnarounds, a crucial skill for working as a designer at animated-film studios. David Ardinaryas Lojaya, Art Director of the hit game Coral Island, talks to us about creating characters for video games and his professional design process.

Issue 8 of the new British anthology Quantum is a perfect bound, 48 page, US Format colour anthology, featuring 5 ongoing tales set in worlds that are not our own. Major Rakhana (Steve Tanner and Roland Bird), WesterNoir-Dead End (Jemma West and Gareth Sleightholme), The Very Strange Reappearance of Peter Thomson (Dave West and Gustaffo Vargas), Baker Street Irregulars (David Morris and Patrick O'Connor) plus a one shot story of Kingdom, Stephenson's Robot (Dave West and El Indio!).

Volume 3 of WesterNoir sees Josiah Black try to move on with his life following his failed attempt to kill Caligary. He finds however that whilst he might be finished with monsters, they are not finished with him.

The Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once-and he was real! What made the Great Antonio so great? He weighed as much as a horse! He once wrestled a bear. He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens at one sitting. In this whimsical graphic novel, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life Montreal strongman who had muscles as big as his heart.

TOYCOLLECTR is the return of the print-based, collector-focused toy magazine offering behind the curtain deep dives into the world of collectible action figures past and present. Old stuff! New stuff! All good stuff! This issue features an exhaustive look at G1 Transformers, a chat with indie toymaker CHOGRIN, our return to the Great Ohio Toy Show and a ton of stuff we can't talk about yet!

Hey, Mister Issue! Starring the Fantastic Four's Mr. Fantastic, Steve Ditko's Mr. A, the 40th anniversary of Michael T. Gilbert's Mr. Monster, Mr. X, the Teen Titans' Mr. Jupiter, R. Crumb's Mr. Natural, Archie's Mr. Weatherbee, and a villain history of the cool, cruel Mr. Freeze! Featuring John Byrne, Nick Cardy, Gerry Conway, Dan DeCarlo, Paul Dini, Steve Englehart, the Hernandez Bros., Mike Mignola, Dean Motter, and more! Mr. Freeze cover illustration by Ed McGuinness. Edited by Michael Eury and Roger Ash.

BrickJournal, the magazine for LEGO enthusiasts, combines LEGO and art, with brick-inspired paintings by Stefano Bocano, Adnan Lotia's growing collection of LEGO mosaic album covers, and a visit to a LEGO art gallery by BrickGalleria! Plus, all our regular features: Nerding Out with BrickNerd, step-by-step 'You Can Build It' instructions by Christopher Deck, Bantha Bricks: Fans of LEGO Star Wars, and Minifigure Customization with Jared K. Burks! Edited by Joe Meno.

NEW PRINTING! The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of FULL-COLOR HARDCOVERS, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas coordinate this volume on the 1970s, covering all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of the emerging Bronze Age of comics! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: the dawn of relevance with Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Green Lantern! Jack Kirby's Fourth World saga! Revisions to the Comics Code that opens the floodgates for monsters and the supernatural! Jenette Kahn's arrival at DC and the subsequent DC Implosion! The coming of Jim Shooter and the Direct Market! These are just a few of the events chronicled in this exhaustive, full-color hardcover. Taken together, American Comic Book Chronicles forms a cohesive, linear overview of the entire landscape of comics history, sure to be an invaluable resource for ANY comic book enthusiast!

Don Heck remains one of comics' legendary names, considered an 'artist's artist,' respected by peers, and beloved by fans. Author John Coates has meticulously researched and chronicled information on Don's storied 40-year career, including his time at DC, Dell, Gold Key, and as 'ghost' artist on Lee Falk's The Phantom newspaper strip. From personal recollections from Don's surviving family, long-time friends, and industry legends, to rare interviews with Heck himself, this book is full of insight into the early days of Marvel Comics.

Beginning with his WPA etchings during the 1930s, Mac Raboy struggled to survive the Great Depression and eventually found his way into the comic book sweatshops of America. In that world of four-color panels, he perfected his art style on such creations as Dr. Voodoo, Zoro, The Mystery Man, Bulletman, Spy Smasher, Green Lama and his crowning achievement, Captain Marvel Jr. Raboy went on to illustrate the Flash Gordon Sunday newspaper strip, and left behind a legacy of meticulous perfection. Through extensive research and interviews with son David Raboy, and assistants who worked with the artist during the Golden Age of Comics, author Roger Hill brings Mac Raboy, the man and the artist, into focus for historians to savor and enjoy. This full-color hardcover includes never-before-seen photos, a wealth of rare and unpublished artwork, and the first definitive biography of a true Master of the Comics!