Graphic Novel Builder by Edward Ross

Graphic Novel Builder by Edward Ross

The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.

“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist” – Alice Oseman

Winner of The Shadower's Choice UKLA Book Award 2026

Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:

• Discover different types of comics
• Plot and script your story
• Create characters and build worlds
• Level-up your drawing skills
• Share your graphic novel with the world!

Edward Ross is a comic writer and artist living in Scotland. He’s been making comics since childhood, and today makes comics and graphic novels that make complex ideas easy to understand and fun to engage with. Edward enjoys running workshops in schools and libraries, encouraging young people get involved in the fun of comic creation. He’s the creator of Graphic Novel Builder, as well as Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film and its follow-up Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming.