<div><div><div><i>How</i> <i>to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling</i> is an instructional book based on the cinematic, high contrast noir style of acclaimed comic book and graphic novel illustrator, Shawn Martinbrough. <br><br><br><br><br><br>Martinbrough's work has been published by DC Comics, Vertigo and Marvel Comics, illustrating stories ranging from Batman to the X-Men. This is his first book, released through Watson-Guptill Publications and The Nielsen Company. <br><br><br><br><br><br>In <i>How to Draw Noir Comics</i>, Martinbrough shows how the expert use of the color black is critical for drawing noir comics. He demonstrates how to set a mood, design characters and locations, stage action and enhance drama, and discusses important topics like page layout, panel design, and cover design. <br><br><br><br><br><br><i>How to Draw Noir Comics</i> includes <i>The Truce</i>, an original graphic novel written and illustrated by Martinbrough which incorporates the many lessons addressed throughout the book, and has an introduction by critically-acclaimed novelist Greg Rucka, author of the graphic novel <i>Whiteout</i>, currently in production as a major motion picture.</div></div></div>