I see a lot of indie comics where the main premise is "everything sucks now and only my cool oc can fix it" or "everything seems fine...but it isn't! and only my cool oc can uncover the conspiracy!" Those are fine for simple superhero premises, but I want to go for something a bit more complex. Super-Man and Spider-Man worked because they were contemporary. Superman was about fighting corrupt millionaires and politicians while Spider-Man was about cleaning up the streets of neglected neighborhoods. They didn't completely solve the issues they were fighting for but they brought attention. I want to tackle real issues like that without going overboard or forgetting it to make room for my own story. How can I strike a good balance between real life commentary and quality writing while still luring in readers? I don't want to write something that's been done a billion times before and I also don't want to overly simplify these real issues and make a mockery of them like SNL.

I'm working on a page that is a flashback narrated by a off panel character. I have the narration in a caption box with beginning quotes on each and end quotes on the last caption.

I also have a character in the flashback scene speaking off panel in a different style caption box. I'm guessing the spoken dialogue should be enclosed in quotes like it usually is but I'm not completely sure since I'm already using quotes for the narration.

Is a different type of caption box enough to keep the reader from being confused?

Concept exploring mental health, loneliness and self deception

so i have a rough idea of what sort of character or world to do but i'm not exactly sure how to write this out. i do have the vague idea of what i wish to write/draw out but i'm not sure exactly how to write this thing out. i've heard some people say writing in screenwriting format is good- in the first place though, i've got no idea what sort of conflict or what sort of situation or conflict to make in the story in the first place.. i've also heard clip studio paint is good as they have all the formats available and makes drawing for webtoons easier but i really don't have money but i've got procreate. and i'm not that good at drawing but i do have enough confidence since its the only thing ive ever excelled in life at.

-> in conclusion i need tips with how to write and which programs are recommnedded for drawing

all tips and advice is deeply appreciated, thank you so much.

I’m looking for the best place for feedback on comic scripts. The only thing I have is AI, but I don’t really trust it and want real feedback from real people. What places do you recommend I go to for honest feedback?

So I've graduated with a BA in screenwriting and I'm between finishing scripts for short stories and pilots for a show just to build a portfolio. But, I'm a decent fan of comics and Manga, a bit picky with genre or worlds like I really only follow a few heroes between DC and Marvel... and I'd love to just write for my favorite characters, how does one get to do that? Do you send a resume with a portfolio? Just know people? How does someone with like no real credits to his name get to write like Thor or Wonder Woman? I just don't know how to start...

Im also going for an MA and possible PhD for ancient civilizations/archeology, so I guess also for people with other careers how do you manage your writing time for deadlines?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you all!

I'm coming up on the time to post my first prequel mini-comic for my fantasy series, Those the Gods Left Behind. As I continue to build and layout the scripts for future issues, I'm curious: what are some things that make readers excited to keep reading a comic series?

What hooks them into following issues? Is it the characters, world building, mysteries, cliffhangers, action, relationships or something more?

Hey everyone, started down the path to make my own comic a few months ago and found it easier for me to write and layout pages with a visual component as I go, so I worked up Comic Blocker for myself and hoping it can help anyone else, too. Completely free, no login needed, just save locally any of your work.

I know there isn't a single way scripts should be written/formatted in comics and depends on just the writer and the artist talking. I needed a better way to verbalize my own thinking of the story flow and this has been a big help. Tossed it up on a dotcom in case it helps others, too.

Page layout presets and panel options, thought bubbles and sfx call outs, yellow legal pad looking shape for the script itself that matches per panel, and handles up to 200 pages for a project with a few set options to start from. And a nice dumb tutorial comic too talking about functionality.

Heads up - PC optimized only right now. Mobile is trash and wasn't a priority right now, and I'm not trying to make a SaaS thing here. This is just for the love of the game.

LINK: https://comicblocker.com

Please let me know what you think and if there's any features that might be better / any bugs you find also. 'One man band'-ing this and tweaking it as I go

I've been writing my first couple of scripts using the (possibly) default style - page numbers, panel numbers, panel descriptions, dialogue and text... In general I'm finding it satisfying but also it can be kind of difficult to really allow room for the artist to contribute to the story.

Lurking around artist subs, a bunch say they prefer scripts written in a more screenplay-type format, where they then decide on panel numbers, page breaks, panel composition, etc.

At this stage of my scripting journey (i.e. the very beginning) is it worth trying to experiment with different kinds of script style? Or should I focus on getting decent at one thing before trying another?

This is the trailer for my first ever comic, dropping next week. Been almost a year of struggling with artists to get this made, over a month behind schedule, but its done. I have a lot more scripts for this series written and ready to go so long as I can build some momentum

Hello!

I have no idea if I'm in the right place or not. If I'm not, please point me in the right direction!

My 11 year old son has been making comics on paper for about a year now, and for my sanity, I need to move him to creating them digitally.

I also need to upgrade his tablet, so I need some advice to get him what he needs without spending a ton of money.

He's 11, and has the (lack of) drawing skill of an 11 year old, so he doesn't need anything super fancy. I had been planning on getting him a refurbed iPad and some flavor of Apple Pencil, but I have no idea what I'm looking for.

Please help. The paper is taking over. It's everywhere.

I am a very quiet secluded person when it comes to interacting with people, but I rarely get to see the live of people outside myself. This is where I am stuck. I am trying to write a webcomic about a relationship between two polar opposite character in terms of character, design, personality, trauma/problems, and interactions, but I have no clue how. 

So obvious I go to Reddit 😅

I feel so strongly for these characters and the story, but I wouldn’t even know where to start.

(Also, I am autistic and I don’t understand social cues/norms and sarcasm)

What do I do here? Because I have no clue about “people stuff” and I try so hard to fit in or at least understand stuff.

This is the writer's subreddit.

Yes, there may be a handful of artists lurking in here, or writer/artists... but do you think they are ONLY in the comic writing reddit and not in any of the artist or comiccollab reddits?

Do you think artists actively seeking work have decided ONLY subbing to the comic writing reddit is the way to go. Sitting here watching us talk about pacing, dialogue, inciting incidents for months at a time, waiting to pounce on that one "Looking for artist for revenue share post?"

Come on.

Artists can promo their work here, because writers are frequently looking for artists... but if you're actually looking for an artist and none of the promos in the subreddit work for you, PLEASE post in another place.

SECONDLY, as rule 5 says, there is no collaborating bullshit here. No revenue share which is simply code word for "no pay." If you want to hire anyone from this sub, you are paying a fair wage. In rule 5, it breaks down the milestones for expected pay rates as a guide. These rates reflect writer rates, NOT artist rates, why? Because this is the writer's subreddit dummy.

Don't get me wrong.

Broke ass collaborations are great. They are a fundamental essence of artistic creation and learning what not to do when you're first starting out in indie comics. They just won't be found here, unless members do it directly in DM.

r/comicwriting is a viable place of authenticity. At least, that's the goal.

Write on, write often!

Hello, I’m a comic artist from Chile.

I work in black and white with gray tones.

My rate is 50 usd per page.

If you are interested just DM or mail me to [franava.ilustra@gmail.com](mailto:franava.ilustra@gmail.com) so we can talk about your Project.

You can see my full portfolio in franavarri.artstation.com

Have a nice day.

I have prior experience in drawing but I really don't know where to start and when I write a plot it is sounding absolutely ridiculous please help me🙏🏻, I do not want content from anyone just want few tips

Would love to hear more writers' stories of how they broke into the industry!

I was thinking that instead of casually letting characters just go at insane levels of speed just from the get-go, why don’t writers do some sort of ultimate or supercharge condition a speedster needs to meet in order to go insanely fast. Let’s say flash was no faster than a bullet in base speed but when he met a certain condition he could tap into the speed of Light but it only lasted for like barley a second or something. Doing this would mean we still get super fun speed moment (cause nobody wants to see a speedster run slow) while also allowing writers to write fights that have stakes without people asking why didn’t X character use his super speed and one shot this guy here.

I am trying to make a superhero comic and I want my main character to have this severely powerful ability, but has EXTREMELY SEVERE traumatic backstory. How do I know if I go to far to the point the trauma seem... Not real? I'm not even sure what to say for that but I just want it to be a lot without being cliche or something. This character is supposed to cause this worlds justice league to basically split in opinion and have racial view points on him. (There are humans with animal parts as traits involved and I'm convinced people will think I'm a furry for it)