One of the basics a comic artist (indeed, any artist) should learn is anatomy. This is especially true if one intends to specialize in superhero comics where most of the main characters’ colorful costumes look like they were painted on.

A book which I consult a lot is Burne Hogarth’s book on Dynamic Anatomy.

Burne Hogarth, who is known as the Michelangelo of the comic strip in Europe, is well known for his pioneering work on the Tarzan newspaper strips and his groundbreaking accomplishments with Tarzan of the Apes and Jungle Tales of Tarzan.

I lucked out when I found a cheap copy at a nearby BookSale outlet. It was gong for something around Php 200.00 and it had a foreward by Todd Mc Farlane (creator of Spawn) himself.

There are, of course, other books out there for anatomical reference and studies but this is one of the best. Get yourself a copy, if you can.