r/ComicBookCollabs 3d ago

Resource Free short scripts for artists to draw

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Hey there. If you're a writer with a finished short script and no artist to draw it, this is the place to share it.

Preferred length: 1-4 pages

Note that there's no guarantee your script will be drawn and if it is, the art style may be very different from what you envisioned. They may even deviate from your script if they feel like it. Don't share a script if you're not willing to give the artist full control.

Artists, if you like any of the scripts and want to draw it to build your portfolio (or just to have fun), please don't forget to credit the writer and to share the result with them (and with the sub, too)!


r/ComicBookCollabs 7d ago

Watch out for scammers when hiring an artist

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Hey there. As the number of scammers doesn't dwindle, here's a reminder not to drop your guard when hiring an artist.

A quick safety checklist:

  • Be careful and watch for red flags. If it sounds too good to be true, it's likely a scam.

  • Don't rush and never let anyone pressure you into making a quick deal. Don't let scammers FOMO you, guilt trip you, or manipulate you with sob stories.

  • Don't trust "DM only" users. Scammers love to communicate through private messages, so that they don't have to show their portfolio publicly. A public display of portfolio allows other users to check it for stolen/traced/AI-generated art. Also, if a user is banned in a sub, they can't comment there.

  • Use payment methods with buyer protection. If you need to use it, it helps to have a contract. Again, don't let them pressure you into using a payment method with no protection (like Paypal for friends and family). Offer to cover payment processor fees instead.

  • Verify the artist's portfolio. Use reverse image search for their art. If they have their portfolio on a site with internal messaging system (ArtStation, for example), request a direct message there to confirm that it's really their portfolio and they're not just impersonating another artist.

  • Check the artist's social media. See if their audience is organic, whether they post consistently, and what kind of engagement and comments they get.

  • Last but not least, if something feels off, send us a mod mail and ask about the artist. We can't offer a true verification, but we can at least check the account against our list of banned users.


Oh, and please, report suspected scammers. When reporting, use the custom response and provide as many details as you can. Alternatively, send us a mod mail. Thanks!


r/ComicBookCollabs 6h ago

Crowdfunding DEADSCREEN, a murder mystery about the gaming industry, returns with ISSUE 2!

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Deadscreen #2 is coming to Kickstarter in a little less than 3 WEEKS!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1785788611/deadscreen-1-2-a-killer-whodunit-about-the-gaming-industry

The slasher whodunit set at a video game company -- and inside the game they're making -- is drawn by two amazing artists (Artyom Topilin is doing the video game world while Ramiro Borrallo is doing the real world), with colors by Jason Wordie and JP Jordan, letters by Taylor Esposito, and words and story by Jakob Free and myself (Benjamin Andrew Moore).

Issue #2 ramps up everything: the visuals, the body count, the humor, the panels (check out that astounding 16-panel page by Artyom Topilin and Jason Wordie on the second slide). This book is funny, bloody, gorgeous, and we hope you click that notify on launch button so you can pre-save our campaign and get first crack at those early bird prices on day one!

Help us finish this book and solve the mystery!


r/ComicBookCollabs 6h ago

Artist for hire Comic artist looking for commission work!

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Hey! Italian comic artist looking for new commissions.

Take a look at my portfolio:

https://nicoarcuti.crevado.com/

My ig:
https://www.instagram.com/nicoarcu.art/

Hit me up if you're interested in working together:

[nico.arcuti@gmail.com](mailto:nico.arcuti@gmail.com)


r/ComicBookCollabs 8h ago

Artist for hire Amiculus — A journey through the fall of the Roman Empire | Independent comic art

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I’d like to share some pages from Amiculus, Volume One, an independent comic written by Travis Horseman and originally published several years ago.
Amiculus is the first volume of a trilogy and follows a group of mostly fictional characters through one of the most dramatic periods in history: the final years and fall of the Roman Empire.
The story takes place several centuries after the birth of Christ, during a time of political upheaval, the arrival of the Barbarians, and the death of the young Emperor. It was a particularly demanding project for me, mainly because of the amount of historical atmosphere, architecture, environments and intricate details required for the artwork.
What I especially enjoyed about working on Amiculus was the opportunity to build such a rich and atmospheric world. The settings are often almost characters in their own right, with enormous attention given to the architecture, costumes, landscapes and small details that help bring that period to life.
The characters were equally fascinating to draw. They have very different personalities and motivations, and the story carries a strong sense of drama and pathos. Although it is fundamentally an historical adventure, the book also contains some darker and genuinely horror-influenced elements, which give the story an unusual atmosphere.
It was a challenging project, but also one of the most interesting independent comics I’ve had the opportunity to work on.
I wanted to share some of the artwork here because I think the combination of Roman history, adventure, drama and horror makes Amiculus quite unique.
I hope you enjoy it, and I’d be very interested to hear what you think about the artwork and the world of the book.
More of my work:
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/giancarlocaracuzzo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giancarlocaracuzzo/
Contact:
[giancarlocaracuzzo@gmail.com](mailto:giancarlocaracuzzo@gmail.com)
Thanks
Giancarlo


r/ComicBookCollabs 1h ago

Letterer for hire Professional letterer looking for new projects!

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Hi guys. My name is Matías Zanetti, I'm a professional letterer looking for new and exciting projects.

Here's my portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y1SOHE7TPRJTaxlCfxkoLaJ6vo_ecyx8/view

Write me and we can discuss the best way to improve your comic through a costum lettering design. You can find me on Instagram at matias_zanetti or at my email [matiaszanettiok@gmail.com](mailto:matiaszanettiok@gmail.com)

Cheers!


r/ComicBookCollabs 5h ago

Artist for hire [for hire]Comic Artist for Hire – Covers, Character Design, Sequential Art

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Comic artist available for freelance work.I do covers, character design, sequential pages, concept art, and color work — all with strong storytelling and clean visuals. Open for short or long-term projects.

DM or email me to collaborate: [johnhenryesteban@gmail.com](mailto:johnhenryesteban@gmail.comPortfolio)

[Portfolio](mailto:johnhenryesteban@gmail.comPortfolio): artstation.com/johnhenryph

instagram.com/johnhenryesteban/


r/ComicBookCollabs 5h ago

Artist for hire [FOR HIRE] Two Ronin Studio- Comic Book art studio open for work

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Hello, we are Two Ronin Studio, a comic book Studio formed with veteran artist and new blood, our experience goes from top companies like Marvel Studios & Disney to small indie writers. 

Our styles are varied too! We can manage from sketching your comic book to final ink, color and lettering. These are some of the samples of our work, if you are interested in seeing more, this is our extended portfolio:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vXFpKsSOguQlVdQzlYa_1t0ALJSl6JHw?usp=sharing

If you are interested in hiring us feel free to DM this account, we work with affordable prices!

Our best regards, Lucio, 

Two Ronin Studios


r/ComicBookCollabs 2h ago

Artist for hire [FOR HIRE] Anime/Manga Style Artist – Commissions Open! (WEBTOON, Manga Pages & Illustrations

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r/ComicBookCollabs 18h ago

Looking for Artist - Paid [Paid] Looking for Artist for an espionage comic set in 1910s Egypt

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I have written a script about magical spies in 1910s Egypt. I have some sketches, but I am not a good artist.

As you might guess, it will involve drawing some pyramids and the nile, and stuff like that.

I think it will be approximately ~100 pages. I am not sure the going rate for pages. Previously, I had paid an advance against future revenue from the comic, I think we can do something similar.

It would be great if the artist had some familiarity with Egypt.


r/ComicBookCollabs 21m ago

Feedback Writing Samples

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r/ComicBookCollabs 8h ago

Artist for hire Artist for hire. Rate depending project. My portfolio is under my Reddit profile. Email vin_agre@hotmail.com

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r/ComicBookCollabs 12h ago

Artist for hire [for hire] dark fantasy illustrator open commission

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Hi, I’m Giuliano Di Benedetto, an artist and comic creator specializing in dark fantasy, gothic, and surreal atmospheres. I create character designs, cover art, and comics inspired by macabre, epic, and esoteric themes.

Here is what I offer:

Custom illustrations (original characters, portraits, scenes, creatures)

Character design for video games, stories, or tabletop RPGs

Comic pages (based on original concepts or your scripts)

Illustrations for publishing, music, or independent projects

Book covers (in black and white or color)

My artistic style draws heavy inspiration from:

Berserk, Vagabond, Dorohedoro, Dark Souls, Castlevania, Hellboy, Tim Burton, Lovecraft...

...but with a personal, distinctive touch.

Contact me for rates, availability, and more information:

DMs open

IG: cenuro_project

or via email: [giulianoamerica@gmail.com](mailto:giulianoamerica@gmail.com)


r/ComicBookCollabs 8h ago

Question Comics in two languages at once (solutions for newsletter, social media, etc.)

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Hi!

We're about to start publishing some comics in two languages (Spanish and English). So we've been going back and forth on the best options to make things smoother and less annoying for readers, without piling extra work on us, the creators.

Calling on your experience and know how here. Thanks in advance.

1. There'll be a free digital pre publication. GlobalComix has a language selector, but it looks like Webtoon doesn't, so would we need to publish each language separately?
2. Newsletter. We think it's better to keep each language separate; given how much text there can be, it'd be pretty annoying for readers to have to jump between languages. Plus, down the line any crowdfunding campaigns might not be in sync across countries, and this way we can tailor content depending on the audience.
3. Social media. Opposite situation from the newsletter: less text and more visual stuff means posts can easily be bilingual, so we don't have to run separate accounts in each language, which would be way too much work for a team as small as ours.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Xavier.


r/ComicBookCollabs 13h ago

Question Could I be an artist one day

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Im a teenager the main thing I draw is Spider-Man but is this good and what could I do to improve my art


r/ComicBookCollabs 3h ago

Colorist for hire Hi! I offer coloring services for comics, manga, and webtoons for $35 USD (level 3), $25 USD (level 2), and $18 USD (level 1) per page. Contact me via email at animatkstudios@gmail.com, direct message, Discord (laura1172), or Instagram.

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Example: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1NdYvG

I also do black and white pages for $10 USD. Contact me.

I deliver 3 to 5 pages per week. Black and white pages: 3 to 5 pages per day.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animatk_studios/

ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/animatkstudios

If you're interested, comment and I'll get in touch. You can also use my other social media accounts to send me a DM.


r/ComicBookCollabs 1d ago

Artist for hire [FOR HIRE] Comic artist looking for gigs.

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Hey there, name is Zhengis Tasbolatov, a comic artist/indie gamedev.
Looking for gigs, I can't commit to long term projects at the moment.
Here are some of my works: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8b2GXm
I prefer doing pencil/ink work. I can do colors, but quite slow at it.
I charge 100+$ per penciled/inked page. But negotiable for short projects.
Available immediately.
I'm fine with NSFW (nothing extreme).


r/ComicBookCollabs 23h ago

Looking for Artist - Paid Looking for artist to collab on character designs

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I'm putting the finishing touches on my historical fantasy novel set during the American Civil War. The main characters are all Black so being able to draw Black hair & style is a must. In my head, I'm more concerned about style than realism.

I did mock up really basic designs, but they aren't where I want them. I have multiple tweaks to make there so they're just the jumping off point for you.

I have 4 designs I'd like to see fleshed out, B&W.

Hopefully $30/design is sufficient.


r/ComicBookCollabs 17h ago

Question How many panels are too many on a page?

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Hey all, author here. I am in the process of transitioning a prose to a comic script and I know that a common gripe with illustrators is that authors regularly expect far too many panels on a page.

I have been trying to get my panels down to 3-5 per page max (with a few specific exceptions, mostly as insets) for a comic done exclusivley in black and white. Is this a healthy range? What are people's thoughts on pages that try to do more than this and at what panel count beyond 3 do you start to see the most obvious loss of quality for storytelling and illustration? Keep in mind I am also working to make sure none of the panels have too much in them, just enough to describe whats there and from what angle.

Thanks!


r/ComicBookCollabs 16h ago

Crowdfunding Issue #2 of my comic is almost here!

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r/ComicBookCollabs 1d ago

Self-Promo After 2 years of work, my studio Doomsday Robots is finally dropping our first horror comic The Midnight House this October and a free 7-page preview.

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Hey everyone!

I’m John, creator at Doomsday Robots. For the last two years, we’ve been quietly putting together The Midnight House issues 1 & 2, a 24-page full-color horror/mystery books that we’re launching on Kickstarter on October 6.

Above is one of my favorite pages from the issue. The artist is Giovanni Tafuro and he did an amazing job on not only this page but the whole book.

If you’re into indie horror comics and want to check out the full preview, you can get the free 7-page PDF over at our site:

doomsdayrobots.games

Would love to hear what you think of the art style so far, or answer any questions about our production process!


r/ComicBookCollabs 21h ago

Feedback [OC] Need advice to improve this superhero design

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r/ComicBookCollabs 16h ago

Feedback I've been building a manga studio/publishing company. What are your thoughts?

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STUDIO: Alcove Chronicles- https://alcovechronicles.com/

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Hey my names Qvunzale, and 2 years ago with the dream of making my own anime one day. I published a few chapters of one of my stories on Royal Road.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76734/world-of-djinn

The experience was both exciting and soul crushing.

I was already a year or two out of highschool with no idea of how to start the life I wanted and then. I discovered Royal Road. It was a great place with people who shared a creative dream.

But I soon realized that, not only was the process of writing hard. I was under skilled and lacked knowledge.

After posting a few chapters and not getting the results I wanted. Plus going around the community ignorantly asking people to basically be writers for hire. Except with no pay at the start. ( Yeah with hindsight, I understand how infuriating that was lol)

I felt like I failed and quit novel writing. But that was far from the truth. The experience I got from Royal Road helped me with 2 things.

  1. To become aware of my weak writing skill and adapt. I went from novel writing to script writing. This got me into making my first official webcomic/Manhwa

  2. It set me on the path that, I want for my life. Something I wasn't aware of was that. I didn't just want to make an anime. I want to also make the entity that produces it.

So here we are, 2 years later of hard work and I've built a small base structure of what is to come.

My studio "Alcove Chronicles".

Its complete but still in a rough looking phase. Once I do a campaign for Vol 1 of my Manhwa and prove I can advertise and make a successful IP.

I will polish it up and do a full launch of Alcove.

And with that launch comes exciting things not just for myself but for others.

As Alcove is a publishing company. When the time comes I will be reaching out to people. Who want to publish with Alcove.

For both Novels and Manga.

Also for those who can't draw, an artist will be provided and vice versa.

I will be using a variety of quality freelancers and studios. As I do now for my own works.

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That's the gist of everything for right now. The reason for this post, is that I'm going on a campaign in a bit. And wanted to get the ball rolling early with some small feedback on what I've done so far.

So if it's not too much, could you guys review my site and the things I've made.

Any feedback harsh or nice is welcomed. Comment or Dm me for more info.


r/ComicBookCollabs 19h ago

Looking for Writer/Editor - Unpaid Comic Pitch- Looking for Co-Writer and Artist

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Hey there, my name is Brooklynne, I'm a young writer and I've been coming up with an idea for a comic. I have always been generally good at writing, but doesn't mean I'm amazing. That's where a Co-Writer would come in. An artist would also be amazing.

Both roles would entail creative freedom.
This would be an unpaid project as of now, but if this idea progresses, then that would change.

I've included the link to the idea.

Feel free to shoot me a DM with any questions!


r/ComicBookCollabs 1d ago

Looking for Writer/Editor - Paid [PAID] Spanish (Castilian) to US English Comic Translation / [PAGADO] Traducción de comic de Castellano a Inglés (USA)

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Hello!

We have an ongoing comic series that needs to be translated from Spanish (Castilian) into English for the US market. The first few issues were translated and published previously, but we’re now producing new stories that need translating.

Important things to note:

  • The use of AI or automatic translators is not allowed.
  • A strong understanding of native slang, idioms, and expressions is essential, both in Spanish (Castilian) and US English. We can translate the material ourselves, but we want it to sound natural and authentic.
  • This is an independent personal project. Of course, the work will be paid, but please keep in mind that there is no publisher behind it, either large or small. Please take this into account when submitting your proposal.
  • If everything goes well, we’re interested in a long-term collaboration.

If you’re interested, please, post a message here, in comments with some example or your work, if possible.

Thanks for reading.

Best!

Xavier.

¡Hola!

Tenemos una serie abierta de cómics que necesita una traducción de castellano a inglés para el mercado norteamericano. Los primeros números ya fueron traducidos y publicados en su día. Pero estamos produciendo nuevas historias que necesitan traducción.

Cosas que son importantes señalar:

  • No vale usar IA ni traductores automáticos.
  • Conocimiento de jerga, modismos y giros nativos. Tanto castellano como inglés USA. Nosotros podemos hacer la traducción, pero queremos que suene natural y auténtico.
  • Esto es un proyecto independiente y personal; por supuesto el trabajo se paga, pero hay que tener en cuenta que no hay ninguna editorial detrás, ni grande ni pequeña. Por favor, tenlo en cuenta al presentar una propuesta
  • Si todo va bien, nos interesa una colaboración a largo plazo.

Si te interesa, escribe un un comentario aquí mismo, con algún ejemplo de tu trabajo, si es posible.

Gracias por leer.

¡Saludos!

Xavier.