SHOWCASING THE FINEST TRADITIONAL ARTISTS

Characters co-created by Sal Buscema include Lady Deathstrike, Nighthawk and the Time Variance Authority.

John P. Murphy New Deal Art 336pp. Thames and Hudson. Paperback, £19.99. Seymour Fogel’s “Wealth of the Nation”, installed in 1942 in a federal building in Washington DC, depicts a group of workers en

France has a long tradition of graphic art and from the earliest comics, such as L’illustré National and L’Épatant, the automobile in all forms has inspired illustrators. Specialist comic shops around

This artist likes to take a reference photo and run with it – changing elements here and there, and having fun in the process

Explore ideas to pay homage to your favourite characters while making sure your own unique style shines through