Smokin' chicks at your fingertips! You are holding the ultimate guide to drawing kick-ass comic book babes, from sultry eyes and succulent lips to the killer bodies that go with them. Whether you want to capture the likenesses of girls you know or bring fantasy women to life on paper, this book tells you everything you need to create super-heroines, damsels in distress and other original female characters. • Step-by-step instruction for drawing eyes, mouths, hands and more • Drawing instruction on hairstyles, clothing, facial expressions, ethnic and age variations and much more • Expert tips on working with models and photo references, drawing dynamic poses and pumping up the drama with cool lighting effects • Five full-length demonstrations simulate real-life "assignments," from cover art to a complete comic-book page Packed with tons of sexy chicks and sweet tricks for boosting the "babe factor" in your own creations, these pages will rock your drawing world.

As Jake Cardigan pieces his life together, he must choose between finding his true memories or stopping the deadly viral strain of Tek called Grease that is infecting robots and on the brink of becoming a worldwide epidemic.

The Demon Noro unleashes his minions from all the dark corners of Earth to discover who the Firewoman appointed as the bearer of the sacred object. Unknown to Noro, Justin's soul is that of an immortal champion. The same Warrior King who banished Noro 3,000 years ago.

Anne Rice's uniquely gothic, sensuous, and existential approach redefined the modern vampire mythology. Shaped by personal tragedies, critical successes and failures, and a fervent rediscovery of her Catholic roots, Rice has penned over 27 novels from supernatural to historical tomes, erotica and religious themes. But Anne Rice's life is just as interesting as the tales she spins. This expanded collector's version includes several special extras including a pictorial tour of Rice's beloved New Orleans, a brief overview of the origins of the vampire myth, and an illustrated bibliography.

Conjured from the pages of The Legend of Isis, StormFront introduces its newest female force-- Cleopatra. From the swirling mists of time, emerges an ancient queen besieged by a host of modern problems. The clock is ticking as Cleo and her hard as nails bodyguard, Tony, discover a murderous plot by a mysterious threat. Meanwhile, a demented killer makes his presence know in the bowels of the city.

After escaping from the Malmori warship, Zed and Nell must now cross the deadly Lambda Zone and the pirates called The Jackers who reside there. Meanwhile at the Oztem planet, preparations begin for the final battle for possession of the Oztems replication technology. Some will live. And some will die.

The inspiration for the hit tv show "TRUE BLOOD" and with a writing career spanning nearly 30 years, the popularity of cozy mystery "with teeth" author Charlaine Harris soared when her popular Sookie Stackhouse novels spawned a new life as HBO's hit series, True Blood. This Female Force book showcases the personal obstacles through which Harris has triumphed, making her an ideal role model for teenage girls and women. Harris as interviewed for this special edition of Female Force.

Kick-start your comic book career! In the comic book industry, cookie-cutter artists just don't cut it. In this book, professional comic book artist Tom Nguyen shows you how to make your work stand out from the masses: Populate your world with convincing heroes, villains and citizens ... Pump-up the drama with perspective, page design and other powerful techniques ... And, ultimately, put it all together to tell kick-ass, action-packed stories! You'll learn how to: draw pumped-up dudes and hot babes, with muscles and curves in all the right places. dress 'em in killer costumes and everyday outfits, complete with hairstyles and accessories. round out your cast with punks, grandmas, kids, melon heads and other supporting characters. draw blood-curdling sneers, dagger eyes, and other expressive facial features. use gesture sketches to establish pose and action. get creative with poses, camera angles, perspective, and page layout for maximum drama and efficient storytelling. follow the step-by-step process of bringing two scripts to life, from thumbnails to finished inking tips. Illustrated with dos, don'ts, and tons of step-by-step instruction, this is a real-world guide to the skills you need to make it as a comic book artist. Armed with these inside secrets and tricks-of-the-trade, you'll be more than just another good artist, but a bona fide, super-hero-style storyteller!

Superheroes have been the major genre to emerge from comics and graphic novels, saturating popular culture with images of muscular men and sexy women. A major aspect of this genre is identity in the roles played by individuals, the development of identities through extended stories and in the ways the characters inspire audiences. This collection analyses stories from popular comics franchises such as Batman, Captain America, Ms Marvel and X-Men, alongside less well known comics such as Kabuki and Flex Mentallo. It explores what superhero narratives can reveal about our attitudes towards femininity, race, maternity, masculinity and queer culture. Using this approach, the volume asks questions such as why there are no black supervillains in mainstream comics, how second wave feminism and feminist film theory may help us to understand female comic book characters, the ways in which Flex Mentallo transcends the boundaries of straightness and gayness and how both fans and industry appropriate the sexual identity of superheroes. The book was originally published in a special issue of the Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics.