Blog of the Comic Book
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History
Comic Art Reduction Act of 1967
Once upon a time, American comic book publishers didn't care about the size of original art. That all changed in the fall of 1967.Learn more
Alex Toth vs. Steve Rude
Steve Rude pencilled a Jonny Quest story in 1986. Rude faxed the work-in-progress to Alex Toth for advice. Toth responded with a hand-written critique. Learn more
Demos
Original Art Dimensions for North American Comic Books
Scale original art to printed page of classic and modern mainstream comics. Learn more
Ames Lettering Guide
Even in the digital age (or perhaps in spite of it), the Guide is a standard tool for lettering professional comic books. Learn more
Lettering Comics by Hand
Lettering for this class will be done with calligraphy pens, ink, and paper, striking a balance between expression and clarity. Learn more
Local Resources
Boston-area businesses that support our beloved art form
Art Supplies
- MassArt Supply & Bookstore
- massart.edu/art-supply-bookstore
- Art supplies, new and used textbooks, course material, and other college items
- Artist & Craftsman
- artistcraftsman.com
- Employee-owned company founded in 1985, with now over 20 locations nationwide
- Dick Blick
- dickblick.com
- America's largest art supply store (RIP Utrecht's)
Comic Book Stores
- Bedrock Comics
- bedrock-comics.com
- 371 Worcester Road
- Framingham MA 01701
- 508-872-2317
- The Comic Stop
- thecomicstop.com
- 134 Main Street
- Watertown, MA 02472
- 617-926-3430
- Comicazi
- comicazi.com
- 407 Highland Avenue
- Somerville, MA 02144
- 617-666-2664
- Hub Comics
- hubcomics.com
- 19 Bow Street
- Somerville MA 02143
- 617-718-0987
- Million Year Picnic
- themillionyearpicnic.com
- 99 Mount Auburn Street
- Cambridge, MA 02138
- 617-492-6763
- New England Comics
- newenglandcomics.com
- Multiple locations: Allston, Brookline, Cambridge
- The Outer Limits
- eouterlimits.com
- 437 Moody Street
- Waltham MA 02453
- 781-891-0444
- Paper Asylum
- paperasylumshop.com
- 260 Cabot Street
- Beverly MA 01915
- 978-998-4692
- Silver Moon Comics
- silvermooncomics.com
- 1 East India Square Mall
- Salem MA 01970
- 978-594-8641