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DC Presents: Learn to Draw The Flash

Francis Manapul

Award Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer of The Flash

About Francis Manapul

Francis Manapul is a Filipino-born comic book artist and writer living in Toronto, Canada. In 2011 he was awarded the Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist of the Year, as well as an Inkwell Award of that same year. His past work for DC includes THE FLASH, DETECTIVE COMICS, JUSTICE LEAGUE, ADVENTURE COMICS, SUPERMAN/BATMAN, and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. In the past, he's penciled Clear, Iron and the Maiden, Necromancer, Sept Guerrieres, Tomb Raider, The Darkness, G.I Joe, and Witchblade and drawn covers for Book of Slaughter, Love Everlasting, and The Walking Dead.

About the class

Calling all aspiring graphic novelists and comic book creators! Are you ready to level up your skills and unleash the powers of drawing and storytelling? If so, this is the class for you! Join Francis Manapul, a beloved artist and writer who has illustrated a wide variety of characters throughout the epic DC universe, as he shows young artists how to create The Flash in a live draw-along and also provides an inside look into the tips and tricks that help evolve a comic book from imaginative idea to printed publication.

That's right! This live, interactive class will cover essential sketching techniques, the nuance of character development, and how you bring the worlds of illustrating plus storytelling together into a complete comic book vision. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to ignite your child's artistic talents in addition to nurturing their love for comic books, the fantastical world of DC Super Heroes, and the real-life, inspirational values that these characters embody. Reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable creative adventure starring The Flash as well as one of the legendary artists who continues to bring this iconic character to life for fans all around the world.

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Join DC Presents: Comics 101

What's better than reading comic books? Creating them! And this summer, young artists will do just that. With live StarCourses from beloved DC artist and writer Francis Manapul, aspiring comic book creators and graphic novelists will learn how to develop and draw compelling characters like The Flash, how to brainstorm epic narratives, and how to combine artwork with storytelling to bring their Super Hero visions to life.

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