Graphic Novel Builder

The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics

Edward Ross, Alice Oseman, Collins Kids

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HARPER360
14 February 2025

A comic book…about making comic books!

The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.

“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist” – Alice Oseman

Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:

Discover different types of comics Plot and script your story Create characters and build worlds Level-up your drawing skills Share your graphic novel with the world!

By: Edward Ross
Foreword by: Alice Oseman
Prepared for publication by: Collins Kids
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9780008696047
ISBN 10: 0008696047
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 14 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Reviews for Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics

“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist … If you want to make comics but have no idea where to begin, this book will take you by the hand and guide you through step-by-step” – Alice Oseman ""A must for young comic artists of 11+, this clear, accessible illustrated guide, featuring an introduction by Alice Oseman, is full of invaluable tips about character development, settings, dialogue-writing and comics history, as well as how to level up your drawing skills.” – The Guardian