Here’s a pretty exhaustive list of tools and resources that I use on a regular basis. Along with a whole load of really useful ways to learn and improve. I hope it helps!
Digital Creation
Hardware
- Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 UK – US
- Wacom Keyboard UK – US
- Vertical Ergonomic Mouse UK – US
- Sennheiser Momentum 2 (Over Ear) UK – US
Software
Traditional Creation
- Pentel Graphgear 500 Mechanical Pencil UK – US
- Windsor & Newton Extra Smooth Bristol Board* UK – US
- Copic Set B Ciao Markers UK – US
- Manga Paper UK – US
- Stationary (rulers, etc.)
*The absolute gold standard of paper…I never thought I’d be a fanboy for paper…
Tutorials
Online
Books
These two are the heavyweights of anatomy and comic book storytelling respectively.
Legal
- The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators: A Legal Toolkit for Comic Book Artists and Writers UK – US
This may seem like an odd thing to include but I can’t recommend this book enough. If you’re looking to publish a comic book, you need this book. Just make sure to actually lawyer up too.
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