With help from a friend, a came across this article about a collection of old romance comics. While searching through a store in New York, Michael Barson found these late ’40s, early ’50s comics and combined them to make his anthology, Agonizing Love: The Golden Era of Romance Comics. Although these comics were originally written for women, men can love them too–just ask Michael!

Try drawing your own comics with these titles from IMPACT books!

I came across this story on Comics Alliance about a collage comic that looks absolutely incredible! I’m a huge fan of comics and collage, and putting the two together in this form exceeds every possible idea I could have come up with. The article mentions a few other non-drawn comics online; and in an interview I once did with Scott Allie of Dark Horse (Writer’s Digest magazine), he mentioned how we’ve barely scratched the surface of what could be used for sequential art. He’s correct, and this comic shows just one of the infinite possibilities just waiting to be explored.

Try your hand at collage and/or comics with these fantastic titles from North Light and IMPACT books.

IMPACT author Buddy Scalera gives the lowdown on his newest book, Creating Comics From Start to Finish. Check out his interview with Jazma Online.

Click on the images below to learn more about Buddy’s Comic Artist’s Photo Reference series.

The spring sale going on now at the North Light Shop. Get an additional 10% off any books you order now through April 4th. Just enter the code SPRING2011 at checkout.

Check out some of the IMPACT’s new and upcoming releases:

Today’s the day! Creating Comics From Start to Finish, by Buddy Scalera has arrived in the warehouse. That means it’s making its way to retailers across the U.S. and it’s available NOW from the North Light Shop. Stay tuned for creature sightings.

Check out sneak peaks from the book here and here.

And if making it in comics is YOUR goal, don’t forget to check out these other titles:

The Insider’s Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels, by Andy Schmidt

Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels With Peter David, Revised Edition

Comic Books 101 by Chris Ryall and Scott Tipton

Spring is just around the corner and so are these awesome new IMPACT books! Three of our most popular authors return to the art instruction scene to give you the best tips and techniques in your favorite art mediums — comic books, sketch cards and graffiti!

Title: Creating Comics from Start to Finish: Top Pros Reveal the Complete Creative Process
Author: Buddy Scalera
On shelves: 2.14.11

Title: Sketch Card Mania: How to Create Your Own Original Collectible Trading Cards
Authors: Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez
On shelves: 4.15.11

Title: Graff 2: Next Level Graffiti Techniques
Author: Scape Martinez
On shelves: 4.29.11

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Discover how comic books are made—from brainstorming, writing and editing to penciling, inking and coloring—with Buddy Scalera’s Creating Comics from Start to Finish. Follow the graphic below to see what it takes to get your idea to the printed page.

Includes awesome interviews and tips from top industry pros:

• Mike Marts – Editor Batman
• Mark Waid – Writer Kingdom Come, Flash, Irredeemable
• Darick Robertson – Penciler Wolverine, The Boys, Transmetropolitan
• Rodney Ramos – Inker Green Lantern, Punisher
• Brian Haberlin – Colorist Witchblade, Spawn
• Chris Eliopoulos – Letterer Pet Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men
• Joe Quesada – Chief Creative Officer Marvel Comics
• Stan Lee – Former President, Chairman Marvel Comics

Pre-order your copy today!

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Buddy Scalera posted his pictures from New York’s Comic-Con! Check to see if you’re in any or just see the Con from his point of view! Click here to check out his flickr account.

Superstar IMPACT author Buddy Scalera will be at New York Comic-Con this weekend, moderating all sort of panels.

On Friday, check out “Editors on Editing Comics” (with DC’s Mike Marts, Marvel’s Nate Cosby and IDW’s Andy Schmidt) and “Drawing Comics” where you can talk with comic pros about the craft and business of drawing comics. Saturday, head to “Digital Comics & Distribution” and “Comics, Hollywood—What Creators Need to Know.” And then on Sunday, Buddy moderates “Writing Comics,” with a panel of writers who will discuss the nuts and bolts of the process with aspiring writers; and “Creator Connection,” where you can meet your next creative partner.

Buddy’s the author of the best-selling Comic Artist’s Photo Reference series, with several more excellent IMPACT comic guides in the works. Stay tuned!

Get more information on  New York Comic-Con. Tickets are still available.