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Comic Book ArtistMichael Burdge
Brief History of Comic Books• Comics have brought entertainment since the 19th
century
• Some stories were humorous and some were suspenseful
• The Golden Age of comics (1930’s-1950’s)
• World War II had a big impact on the popularization of comics
• After the war, sales dropped slowly until the 70’s
• Modern America gets most of its entertainment from television and video
games, leaving comic sales lesser than they once were
Skills, Abilities, and Interests
• Drawing and Art skills are obviously needed
• Graphic Design and Paintings skills will be helpful
• A vivid imagination will help the artist interpret what the writer has put on
paper
• Writing skills will aid the artist so that he can give his input on the story and
dialogue of the comic
• The artist must be able to tell a story
• Experience
Education
• A formal education is not necessarily needed
• School helps create a foundation
• School also helps to hone and reform one’s skills
• It also gives experience
• The art school experience will help add tools to the artist’s craft
• After art classes, the artist will be more qualified to apply for a position as a
comic book artist
Finding Work
• Usually work as freelancers
• Sometimes seek out authors or publishing houses
• Writers spread the word that they need artists
• Some advertising agencies and product design companies
will hire comic book artists
Salary
• Comic book artists make approximately $100 per page
• They make an average salary of $53,080
• More work equals more pay
Bibliography
• http://www.theartcareerproject.com/wham-pow- blam-blast-your-way-into-a-comic-book-career/559/