Manga has transformed the work of cutting-edge American comic-book artists so much that a new term has evolved: amerimanga. For years, American comic book artists have been inspired by the style of Japanese manga artists. 2007. In Drawing American Manga Superheroes , author Andy Smith uses his own clear, informative step-by-step format, along with tips and ideas to show artists exactly how to create their own amerimanga by giving traditional American figures and storytelling a twist with manga style and techniques.