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In an effort to help my fellow aspiring comic book artists I’ve compiled a list of great how to draw comics and reference books. They include the basics of human anatomy, perspective drawing, sequential story telling (script/penciling) and inking. I’ve also included a great list of Marvel Comics Essentials and DC Showcase Presents. These are great references of characters, sequential pacing, and inking. Any of these books can be purchased at Amazon.com – Shazam!

How To Draw Comics and Reference Books

Marvel Essentials

DC Showcase Presents

My name's Ralph Contreras, I'm a graphic designer and proud comic book nerd living in Santa Fe, NM with aspirations of becoming a professional comic book artist.

On one random weekend during the summer of 1984 my aunt gave me a stack of comic books. She was doing some spring cleaning and luckily for me she thought I would like them. A new world of of great stories with amazing art took my imagination. From that day on comic books have been a part of my life in one way or another.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, I owned/ran a comic book store for 5 years. I am currently in the process of creating my own independent comic company and penciling an ongoing comic book. I'm always interest in making new friends and contacts.

Hello, If you would like to work with me please go to my contact section and leave me a request.

» Comic Book
Pencils/Sequential Art
Digital Inks
Character Design
Sketch Card: $5 Special (Pencils only)
Cover/Poster/Pinup

» Graphic Design
Logo/Identity
Business Card
Ad Design
Design/Brochure Layout
Simple Web Page/Blog Setup

Thor Digitally Inked
in Adobe Illustrator

Dark New World Zombie Comic Book – Character Sketches of Andrew Martinez

Dark New World Zombie Comic
Character Sketches of Andrew Martinez

30 Characters in 30 Days
Beta ATES-005

The Daily Comic Sketch Challenge – Modok

30 Minute Comic Sketch - Modok

The Daily Comic Sketch Challenge – Enchantress (Marvel)

30 Minute Comic Sketch - Enchantress

The Daily Comic Sketch Challenge – The Maxx

30 Minute Comic Sketch - The Maxx

Check out more of my:
30 Minute Daily Sketches

Comic Book Digital Inking Techniques
with Illustrator Vector Anchor Points

Dick Grayson the New Batman
Sketches for Redesign

Original Captain Marvel Drawing
By Comic Book Artist Eric Merced

Vader's Fist, The 501st Legion
Pencil Drawing

Bram on Digital Inking with Illustrator Anchor Points
Wow, thanks for sharing, & for all the commentary & pictures...

Brandon on 24 Hour Comics 2009 (Part 2)
Strong work man! That takes some real focus...

BlaqueSaber on Daily Comic Sketch - Manhunter IV
You really did a great job with this sketch. I really think you nailed the esence...

alyssa on The Daily Comic Sketch Challenge
Wow, you are really good. I have been doing it for years...

josh on Vader’s Fist, The 501st Legion: Pencil Drawing
The one clone in the back-left is to skinny but really good

josh on Twitter Contest: Captain Marvel Drawing
Eric rocks! Congrats on winning the original!