Joel Meadows Knihy

Interviews comic artists and visits their studios to examine their careers, work, and methods. Includes illustrations.

A mysterious artifact catapults Brant Wilson from his ordinary school day into a fantastical world teeming with extraordinary creatures. As he navigates this new reality, he becomes embroiled in a battle between darkness and light. Struggling to understand his situation and find a way home, Brant must unravel the unfolding conflict before the forces of darkness threaten to engulf all of existence.

Set in an alternate world, the narrative follows Sherlock Holmes as he teams up with an unexpected group after Watson is lured away by the sinister Francis Crick. Their mission is to thwart a nefarious villain threatening England's stability. The book features a full-length comic story, an 8-page color art section by renowned artists, and a new prose story accompanied by character sketches. This epic sci-fi adventure showcases the iconic detective in a thrilling, imaginative context.

Go inside the master’s studio and explore the creative spaces and processes of the legendary artists who brought you Batman: Year One, Akira, Saga, and more! Readers are invited into the studio spaces of some of the most popular and prolific comic artists in the world. Through dynamic photography and exclusive interviews, Masters of Comics offers a rare, personal look at these artists’ unique creative environments—spaces in which some of the greatest comics and graphic novels of the last fifty years took shape. Curated by Joel Meadows, editor of Tripwire Magazine, the book includes chapters on such legends as Milo Manara (The Ape, Click), Mike Kaluta (The Shadow ), Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic Four), and more. The first in a series focusing on artists at work in a variety of mediums and industries, Masters of Comics offers a glimpse “behind the veil,” shining new light on the artistic process. It’s the ultimate backstage pass for comic fans, as well as a wonderful learning tool for aspiring artists wishing to learn from the greats.