CDQ: Character Design Quarterly : 12

Behind the cover art : Sarah Conradsen

Steadfast silhouettes with Nunzio Cafagna

Meet the artist : Simon Baek

Assemble an alien with Aaron Blecha

Meet the artist : Moonchild illustrations

Crafting adorable characters with Fabiola Colavecchio

Creating a cohesive group: Mercriminals with Tom van Rheenen

Let your imaginary friend be your art director with Betowers

Redesigning classic characters : Mermaid with Lara Carson

Gallery : Daniel Isles, Pauline Penhouët, and Zigor Samaniego

Related characters: A dynamic duo with Raquel Martínez.