DC Comics: The Source

How do you draw the first panel of a first issue?

The same way I draw every panel! I read over the plot, do a small layout on an index card and then when I have something I like, that flows right, I layout the art board. I do a sort of rough over that with a 2h pencil and then, taking a kneaded eraser, I erase it so the image is still there but very faint. Then I go in and do the finished pencil work.

How do you introduce a new hero?

I think the first time you see a new hero, you should get a sense of their personality. Preferably in a cool action shot, but a more dramatic/imposing pose works well too.

How do you draw a first appearance?

This really depends on the writer and the situation. Will they be a love interest? Then maybe flowers or puppies. A bad guy, then dark and bloody. A new hero? Saving the day! One of those was a joke, you decide!

What was the first comic you ever worked on?

The first comic I drew was a 16-page story for a creative writing class in High Skool. Yes, I was that kid.

Who was the first character you followed?

Wally West.

What was the first series you collected?

The new Flash in the 80′s. Started with issue 3 and collected that for years.

Who was the first writer you followed?

I don’t usually follow writers, more like series. I’m the same with actors. I have writers I like but I’ll have to say Chris Claremont.

Who was the first artist you followed?

Art Adams!

What was the first convention you attended as a professional?

San Diego Comic Con in ‘93.

What was the first comic book you read?

I had a bunch of old ones given to me — it was a giant sized Batman… but I didn’t get into comics until years later. I was a late bloomer.

What was your first job in the comic book industry?

Drawing WildC.A.T.S. something or other for Jim Lee.

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