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2009 West Virginia Book Festival

Program Description:

Creating Comics & Graphic Novels: The Creative Process That Molds Our Modern Mythology

Saturday, October 10, 2 p.m., WV 104

Join comic book editor and Comics Experience founder Andy Schmidt from comic book project proposal through scripting and art production, and off to the printer. Comics are often an exciting collaborative effort that melds multiple creative visions while navigating a harsh economic environment. Andy's discussion covers it all and offers a Q&A from the audience. Andy's major editorial credits include X-Men, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, and The Transformers comics. His book The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels offers a unique perspective on the medium and practical workings of the industry.

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Speaker: Andy Schmidt

portrait:  Andy Schmidt