Rough Stuff Magazine (2006) comic books 2007

TwoMorrows' new hit magazine celebrates the art of creating comics and pulls out all the stops for its fourth issue! In this issue, editor (and top pro inker) Bob Mcleod presents never-before published penciled pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and unused inked versions from artists throughout comics history! Featured are extensive galleries by Michael Kaluta (who also provides this issue's new Batman cover, along with his preliminary art from it), Andrew 'Starman' Robinson, Gene 'the Dean' Colan, Howard 'American Flagg' Chaykin, and Steve 'Swamp Thing' Bissette! Each artist provides detailed commentaries on his work, discussing what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. The feature interview this issue is with John Totleben, discussing his career from the Joe Kubert School, to Swamp Thing, Miracleman, and beyond. Plus, there's a look at the recent Wonder Woman Day charity event, showing plenty of rare art from the auction, plus art critiques, before-and-after art comparisons, and more! Cover price $6.95.

This issue celebrates the art of creating comics, presenting never-seen pencil pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history! Inside, editor (and top pro inker) Bob Mcleod has assembled extensive galleries by Paul Smith, Gil Kane, Cully Hamner, Dale Keown, and Ashley Wood! Each artist provides detailed commentaries on their work, discussing what went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put it all into historical perspective. The feature interview this issue is with Steve Rude, complete with art from his fabled sketchbooks! There's also an examination of John Albano and Tony DeZuniga's work on Jonah Hex, before-and-after art comparisons, a new Nexus cover by Steve Rude, and more! Includes a free preview of Back-Issue #23, also shipping this month! Cover price $6.95.

Gain insight into the art of creating comics with never-before-seen pencil pages, sketches, layouts, roughs, and unused inked pages from throughout comics history, plus interviews, articles, critiques, and more! This issue features an interview with Brian Stelfreeze, who provides the cover painting featuring Daredevil and Elektra. An interview with fan-favorite artist Butch Guice includes rare, unpublished art from his stellar career. Also, there are extensive galleries of art, with commentary by British artist Ian Churchill. Plus, Dave Cockrum, Colleen Doran, behind-the-scenes of independent comics, and art and comments by Andrew Barr, Brandon Graham, and Asaf Hanuka! Lastly, a free preview of Alter Ego #73. Cover price $6.95.