Comic Art Portfolio
Character Designs & Sequential Art
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Professional Comic Pin-Ups & Character Designs
Professional Comic Pin-Ups & Character Designs
This portfolio features a curated selection of professional comic book pin-ups and concept art created by shambhu nath mahto aka #snathart for various comics publishers over the years. Each piece demonstrates a mastery of dynamic anatomy, manual pencil drawing and inking, atmospheric coloring & painting. From creating iconic superhero characters to original character designs, these illustrations focus on visual storytelling through a single, high-impact frame. Whether you are looking for a cover artist for an indie project or high-detail character design commissions, these published works showcase the technical precision and cinematic style required for the modern comics industry.
KachchhaMan | Pencil,ink & Color | Pin Up by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Besra Comics | year: 2025
Death by Ice(Ved Series) | Pencil | Cover Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Tbs Planet Comics | year: 2017
KachchhaMan Comics Cover | Pencil,ink & Color | Cover Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Besra Comics | year: 2023
Ghosts of India | Pencil | Cover Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Comix Theory | year: 2018
Vajrakapi | Pencil,ink & Color | Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Besra Comics | year: 2022
Ghosts of India | Pencil shading | Cover Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Comix Theory | year: 2018
Romeo Ajay | Pencil,ink & Color | art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Besra Comics | year: 2022
Varun | Pencil | Pin Up Art by Shambhu Nath Mahto | Publisher: Tbs Planet Comics | year: 2017
Sequential Art & Narrative Storytelling
Sequential Art & Narrative Storytelling
"Beyond single illustrations, my work as a comics artist and author focuses on the complex craft of sequential storytelling. my comics works builds professional comic book panel layouts and story sequences-such as my work on the Indian Army series for Aan Comics. Each sequential page i make demonstrates my ability to manage narrative pacing, character continuity, and cinematic visual flow as per scripts provided. I am specialized in traditional- manual pencils & black and white inking to bridge the gap between a written script and a finished graphic novel, ensuring every frame is hand-crafted to serves the vision of the author and the engagement of the readers"- Shambhu Nath Mahto
The Pursuit | Captain Sandeep Sankhla (2019). Artist: Shambhu Nath Mahto. Published by Aan Comics. Captain Sankhla leads his team through a high-stakes tracking mission in a remote village.
Tactical Response | Captain Sandeep Sankhla #1. Artist: Shambhu Nath Mahto. Published by Aan Comics. A study in military precision and combat choreography as the unit responds to an ambush.
Closing In | Captain Sandeep Sankhla (2019). Artwork by Shambhu Nath Mahto.Published by Aan Comics. The tension peaks as the army units successfully encircle the enemy stronghold.
AAN COMICS
AAN COMICS
Title: Captain Sandeep Shankla
Artist: Shambhu Nath Mahto
Publisher: Aan Comics
Year: 2018
Commissioned by Aan Comics in 2018, Which was later published in year 2019. This three - page sequence samples showcases my technical approach to military realism and sequential storytelling. Focusing on high-contrast black and white inking, while keeping it clean and clutter-free visual, I prioritized consistent anatomical accuracy and facial features of the lead army hero Captain Sandeep Sankhla and authentic military gear to honour the subject matter while maintaining a cinematic narrative flow realistic in perspective and details as per script.
Sequential Comics Art in Pencil Drawing
Sequential Comics Art in Pencil Drawing
The Arrival | Samay (2019). Pencils by Shambhu Nath Mahto. Published by TBS Planet Comics. Ved prepares for an inevitable confrontation
Kinetic Action | Samay #1. Published by TBS Planet Comics. A showcase of dynamic panel flow and fight choreography from the 2019 release.
The Turning Point | Samay (2019). Artistic direction by Shambhu Nath Mahto for TBS Planet Comics. Exploring high-stakes intense story twist & environmental storytelling.
TBS PLANET COMICS
TBS PLANET COMICS
Title: Samay
Artist: Shambhu Nath Mahto
Publisher: TBS Planet Comics
Year: 2019
comissioned by Tbs Planet Comics in 2018, this work got released in Comic Con Mumbai in 2019. these 3 pages sequential are in original pencil drawing.
As per publishers requirements these pencil pages shall go directly to the coloring process, so the work is done in hard pencilling artwork style so everything looks finished in pencil version and ready to put them in coloring process.
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