1. ”One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

2. 1.Discussion: Superheroes 2.Anatomy of a Comic Book 3.Artist: John Romita Sr. 4.Artist: Wendy Piri 5.Artist: Todd McFarlane 6.Artist: Vera Brosgol 7.Drawing a Comic Character: Step By Step 8.Assignment Expectations

3.  Why are superheroes popular?  Who can be a superhero?  What do superheroes wear?  Are all comic books about superheroes?  Who is your favorite character, and why?

4. Layout: Panel Gutter Tier Splash Elements: Speech Balloon Caption Sound Effects Jobs: Penciler Inker Colorist Writer Letterer

5.  Born: January 24, 1930  Best known for his work at Marvel Comics  Started working in comics in the 1950s  Notable creations: The Punisher; Wolverine

6.  Born: June 4, 1951  Best known for her comic ElfQuest, published in 1978  Has illustrated stories for both Marvel and DC Comics.  Famous for attending conventions as the character “Red Sonja” (A strong barbarian warrior character.)

7.  Born: March 16, 1961  Rose to comics prominence from his late 80’s Spider-Man work  Founder of Image Comics; McFarlane Toys; Todd McFarlane Entertainment; 38 Studios (defunct)  Notable creations: Spawn; Venom

8.  Born: August, 1984 in Moscow, Russia  Holds a degree in Classical Animation from Sheridan College  She has done illustration work for clients such as Nickelodeon, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Simon & Schuster.  Notable creations: Anya's Ghost

9. The Challenge:  Create a superhero, complete with a costume, accessories and powers.  Use the handout the help design your superhero and organize your thoughts.  An underdrawing must be completed on 11”x17” Bristol paper with “No-Copy” blue pencil using portrait orientation  The figure must take up at least ¾ of the page.  The figure must be fully inked.  The figure must be solving an everyday problem that you face. (homework, a chore, etc)

15. The Challenge:  Create a superhero, complete with a costume, accessories and powers.  Use the handout the help design your superhero and organize your thoughts.  An underdrawing must be completed on 11”x17” Bristol paper “No-Copy” blue pencil using portrait orientation  The figure must take up at least ¾ of the page.  The figure must be fully inked.  The figure must be solving an everyday problem that you face. (homework, chores, etc)