Michael Wm. Kaluta has been creating beautiful imagery for more than 40 years. Highlights of his career include what many consider to be the definitive version of The Shadow , the still in-progress Starstruck , and a myriad of stunning covers illustrated for nearly every comics publisher - as well as being part of the legendary Studio (along with Jeffery Catherine Jones, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Bernie Wrightson). This sketchbook is the first in a series that will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of this great artist, from the very earliest creative spark to more finished concepts and nearly completed works. Each image has been scanned from Kaluta s personal sketchbooks and archives, and is accompanied by commentary from the artist.