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Author:   Sam Hart
Publisher:   Search Press Ltd
Imprint:   Search Press Ltd
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9781800922624

ISBN 10:   1800922620
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 December 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Foreword by John Higgins 6 Sam Hart 8 Tools and Materials 10 Chapter 1 Body Basics 12 Where to start 14 Exercise: Stickman 15 Muscle and bone 16 Exercise: Beyond Stickman 19 Arms 20 Legs 22 Torso 24 Exercise: Drawing the torso 25 Exercise: Twists and turns 25 Body shape 26 Poses 28 Heroes of all shapes and sizes 30 Villainous designs 32 Making a monster 34 Exercise: Silhouettes 38 Chapter 2 Faces 40 Skull and facial muscles 42 Superheroic and supervillanous faces 44 Different shapes 46 Different angles 48 Expressions 50 Neck and hair 52 ‘T’ of the face 54 Aging 56 Exercise: Emojis 58 Chapter 3 Uniforms 60 Spandex and capes 62 Tech 64 Streetwear 66 ... And the exotic 67 Fantasy 68 Masks and facial coverings 70 Colours 72 Exercise: Stacking characteristics 74 Exercise: Temperament 76 Chapter 4 Powers 78 What makes a superpower? 80 Magic 82 Elemental forces 84 Rays 86 Visual FX 88 Exercise: Exploring power origins 92 Chapter 5 Action 94 Movement and balance 96 Exaggeration for visual impact 98 Foreshortening 100 Interaction 104 Exercise: Solo to group 106 Exercise: Putting it all together 108 Chapter 6 Extras! Advanced Skills 110 Narrative: building a better comic book 112 Secrets of the page 114 Getting perspective 116 Drawing from life 118 Think ink 120 Chapter 7 Resources 122 Category kickstarters 122 Print size, format and resolution 123 Blueline page 124 Afterword 126 Index 128

Reviews

 “Sam Hart is an extraordinary talent, going through all genres like it is a masterclass in storytelling, from Historic, Superhero to Spy Noir. Here is his new venture, a superb premise of what might happen within a lost 10 day period in history. Here be Demi gods, wizards and characters who are not all they first appear to be, enjoy another masterwork of storytelling in the high fantasy concept, 10 Lost Days.” John Higgins, Writer/artist on Judge Dredd and Razorjack, colorist on Watchmen “Weaves historical fiction with the mythical with obvious delight. Timeless.” Kieron Gillen, Writer on X-Men, Eternals and Wolverine “With a fascinating premise and its powerful and fluid narrative, 10 Lost Days has the ability to involve you in search of answers in this magical universe created by Sam Hart”  Greg Tocchini, Artist on Thor, Batman and X-Force “With a very efficient narrative and excellent work with textures and black and white, Sam Hart guides the reader through the wonderful plot with a combination of science and magic that gives the story a unique atmosphere. Worth checking out!”  Roger Cruz, Artist on X-Men, Robin, and The Flash

Author Information

Professional comic book and storyboard artist Sam Hart has more than 30 years' experience drawing superheroes and action-packed stories about characters and properties including Judge Dredd, Robin Hood, King Arthur, Joan of Arc, Power Rangers, VR Troopers and Starship Troopers. After pursuing evil-doers in the pages of UK fanzines, he worked with colourist extraordinaire John Higgins and freelanced for many years in the world of magazine illustration and TV storyboards. Living in Brazil, he created superheroes for advertising agencies, published his own comics and collaborated with Antony Johnston to illustrate the spy story The Coldest City, adapted to film in 2017 as Atomic Blonde, starring Oscar winner Charlize Theron. Since 2004 Sam has regularly taught drawing and comic book art, first at libraries in Sao Paulo, Quanta Academia de Artes and then Axis School of Visual Effects. He presently features on the Domestika platform, with courses on visual narrative and inking for comic books. Now back in England, Sam is married, has two daughters and, as a side-quest, is researching the ancient and mysterious technique of watercolours. Find him online at: samhartgraphics.com Or on Instagram @samrahart

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