Veteran comic book artist Dan Jurgens has created How to Draw Marvel Characters, an illustrated guide that takes would be artists through every phase of the comic creation process.  The 96-page hardcover ($19.99) includes tracing overlays and stencils as well as tips from top Marvel artists and three Masterclass sections showcasing your favorite Marvel characters.  DK Publications is releasing How to Draw Marvel Characters in January.  Given the track record of 'how to' books remember that vintage classic, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way?), retailers might want to check out this slick new effort from Dan Jurgens.

In February of next year, DK is publishing another volume of interest to Marvel fans, Avengers: The Ultimate Guide ($24.99), a 128-page full color hardcover that tells readers everything there is to know about the Avengers, including their incredible origins and the extent of their superhuman powers.  A companion volume aimed at younger readers is the Avengers Ultimate Sticker Book ($6.99), a 16-page, 8' x 11' paperback that comes complete with more than 60 full color stickers.