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Whether you’re a long-term, hardcore comic nerd or you’ve never turned the pages of a graphic novel, there can be no doubt that comic art can pack a punch. You’ll often find a vibrancy and dynamics you wouldn’t necessarily see in other styles of art, and that’s why we’re focusing on comic art this issue, with a mind to help you create your own, as well as understand what it’s all about. We start with our fantastically humorous D’Orc cover art, penned by artist and author Brett Bean, who also shares some insight into how this piece was put together. Elsewhere, we have a primer on comic art, taking a look back from the current day to its origins in the distant past, to gain some understanding of what it’s all about. And if you’re looking to pen your own comic, you’ll need to get to grips with panels, and we have you covered there, with an in-depth tutorial on taking this from sketch to finished piece, demonstrated by comic artist Ludo Lullabi. Enjoy the issue.