The world's top comic artist Bryan Hitch, explores his inspirations, approaches and techniques through a stunning collection of his finest pieces from Marvel, as well as brand new pieces commissioned especially for this book. Special highlights include step-by-step development sequences on some of the "Fantastic Four" scenes, and extended commentaries on some of his classic pieces from the "Ultimates". Packed with information, practical tips on panel composition, storytelling, tools and materials, inspiration and references, how to break into the industry and much more, this is the long awaited guide and a must-have for Bryan Hitch fans the world over. Including a foreword by writer, director and producer of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Joss Whedon, this is a veritable visual feast of dynamic, impactful art for comic fans all over the world.