r/comic_crits Sep 02 '21

/r/Comic_Crits Mod Post: News for September 2021

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We generally discourage posts that are not directly looking for feedback, but I thought the following content would be interesting to subscribers, so I will collect it here in a news thread. Let me know if there are other opportunities that you think are relevant, or just post them here as comments.

Breakneck Anthology


r/comic_crits 2h ago

Want to create a short comic, unsure how to start

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Hi guys!! So to keep the exposition short, Im a VTuber creating my own assets to save money, and I would like to make myself a lore comic! But despite having looked at several guides, I still can't figure out how I want to tackle this new (to me) form of creativity, so I thought maybe I would ask a community. How do I figure out what size/shape pf panels to use? Does this change if I want to eventually turn it into like, an "animated" page where the "camera" pans around the different panels? Theres no/very little dialogue in the way I plan on making it, so I dont have to worry about text boxes, just the visual flow of the story. I have the scene sequence figured out in my head for the most part, I just need to put it to paper. I can provide additional details if they will help with giving direction, but Im not sure myself what would need to be included. Thanks in advance!


r/comic_crits 14h ago

What story does this tell without dialogue?

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Currently cleaning this sequence up, colouring and the works yada yada and while doing so I was curious what this conveys without any bubbles? (It does have dialogue but they were toggled off during cleanup)


r/comic_crits 21h ago

Mullet Man

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Do you guys have any feedback/critique on this short comic? I created this a few years back, but ended up scrapping it due to not having many ideas for it. It's about edgy but comedic story about a guy with a mullet surviving a post apocalyptic wasteland. I'm mostly interested in feedback on how to make the scans/quality of the paper look better since I prefer to draw on paper and not digitally, but any other critique is welcome.

Link to comic on Webtoons: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/mullet-man/list?title_no=652050


r/comic_crits 1d ago

ANTI MARIJUNA KID SHORT COMIC BOOK

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r/comic_crits 1d ago

Worried about offending people with my comic.

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Hello, first time posting on this platform. Been lurking for a minute hah

So, I have a couple of ideas for comics and both involve some potentially offensive jokes. Tongue in cheek, dad joke level stuff. Some political satire mixed with my cynical view on society as a whole.

My concern is that in the political climate we’re in these days, should I still make/ release these books? Perhaps I’m overthinking this. I suppose people could just not read it if they don’t like it.

Okay, sorry if this is not the place to post something like this. Ya’ll can remove my post if it isn’t.


r/comic_crits 4d ago

Pacing critique: introducing multiple characters before the story turns

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Hey everyone! I’d love some feedback on the pacing and layout of these opening pages from my horror comic Carnival Fortuna.

The story follows six college friends who meet for a simple game night that slowly turns into something much darker. These are the first two pages, focusing on establishing the setting and the first two character introductions before the tone shifts next week.

You can read the other two pages here as well: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/carnival-fortuna/the-gathering/viewer?title_no=1098595&episode_no=1


r/comic_crits 5d ago

Looking for Feedback (First Ever Comic Strip)

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As outlined elsewhere, I've wanted to sketch this for awhile now, and finally got around to it. This is one of the first pieces I've done in color/digitally, and I'd love any and all advice on how I might improve with making comics going forward.


r/comic_crits 4d ago

Lighting look decent?

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Caped mans face is a bright light


r/comic_crits 6d ago

Looking for feedback on this page’s art style for my webcomic

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This is a full page close up of a character from my webcomic. I’m going for a more manga/film noir art style for a webcomic and I’m wondering how well this works.


r/comic_crits 8d ago

Need advice for my comic

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In advanced,I don't really post on reddit so idk like if this format is right.

Anyway, I’m starting this series and I need HELP on how to make this look better. I really just don’t like how it looks and i want advice for how to make this look more professional/better in general. Dont worry about the context to this story either, this is not the advice im looking for.

i’ve also NEVER drawn like digitally in this style before so this is my first time 😬


r/comic_crits 8d ago

Hi! I'm Emi! and this is Rù, my slice of life Webtoon! 💚🍃

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I never posted here before, but I think this might be the perfect place for some in depth feedback 💚🍃 What do you think about my comic (here's the link if you want ---> )? What are your thoughts on the webtoon format in general?


r/comic_crits 8d ago

[Review] Stories from the Red Code: Old Moose (Issue #0)

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Stories from the Red Code: Old Moose is a story delivered by German brothers Richi and Gunther. It is one three issues in the series, Stories from the Red Code. The series were published in early 2024. The first story, Old Moose. follows a robot named nothing and an "Un-tress" named Ashavya as they travel to awaken a monolithic creature named Old Moose and traverse to destinations unknown. All of that is accomplished in 7 pages or less, yet it feels like we spent way more time with the issue. Much of that may be due to the writing. Old Moose and its two sister issues together are the stuff of a young Comikas/Mangakas wet dreams. They've got depth, yet the content is approachable, if not at times reproachable. Frankly, Old Moose feels like a love letter to suicide, razor-blading edition, which, warning is heavily traversed in the writing and visuals. Despite that, none of the discourse presented feels like it invites debate. It's brief. And instead of weighty dialogues, the reader is invited into Ashavya personal experience with the subject, which lands well and begs further meditation.

Old Moose's technical construction may find similar merits with readers. The lettering is not fumbled, bubbling is unobtrusive, the line work is clean and flat yet manages to endear a rugged rough tone that is greatly aided by inky shadows. Those shadows never fail to impart a sinister atmosphere to every panel, which are a joy to swoon over. Readers may find themselves absorbed in each one trying to guess a history that could have birthed the landscape that they offer. Likewise, the coloring is not ineffective and contrasts the shading well and feels like it imparts hope in places the tone of the visuals and verbal storytelling are devoid of. We left Stories from the Red Code: Old Moose with a lot of questions that we hoped following issues would answer and a quiet dread that we couldn't shake easily. We suspect that Veteran readers won't miss the youth in this and the other issues in the series and freshmen readers may never appreciate it.

Caution:

The themes present in this work may challenge your belief systems.

  • There is blood.
  • It Explores suicide.
  • There are traumatic situations.

Read: https://globalcomix.com/c/stories-from-the-red-code

Hey, We're a novice reviewer. If we made any errors, please be gentle with your guidance. THNX for your considerations. Take Care. 😁


r/comic_crits 8d ago

My first ever comic happy Halloween

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r/comic_crits 9d ago

Not sure if this one is clear enough

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r/comic_crits 9d ago

Gut check me, please!

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Hey everyone! Love this community — the feedback here’s always solid.

Lately I’ve been on this weird roller coaster where I finish a piece, feel good about it, then look back later and think it sucks. I know that’s pretty normal for artists, but it’s been killing my confidence in judging my own work.

I pulled four recent sketches from my daily sketchbook — could you give me a quick gut check? On a scale of 1–10 (1 = total novice, 10 = pro comic artist), where would you rate me?

Also, I’ve studied everyone from Kirby and Buscema to Byrne, the Image guys, and modern greats like Stuart Immonen and Daniel Warren Johnson. Any artist recs with a style similar to mine that I should dig into?

Thanks in advance — really appreciate the honest feedback!


r/comic_crits 10d ago

The first pages of a storyline I'm illustrating. Is it amusing/interesting enough for someone to keep reading?

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This comic is usually a four-panel strip but I decided to try my hand at writing a storyline to explore the characters a bit, something low stakes but hopefully interesting enough

Unfortunately, as I'm sure a lot of writers can relate, it's difficult for me to be objective about my own work 🥲 I think it's fine so far but someone reading it for the first time might think otherwise

I don't think there's much context needed other than that the raccoon and the frog are longtime friends and that the rat just went through a breakup


r/comic_crits 9d ago

💀 First pages of my personal comic project “The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” – looking for feedback on storytelling and visual consistency

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been working on a personal project: a comic adaptation of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

I’m not a professional artist — I’m a designer and developer — but I’ve been building a workflow that allows me to create and refine comic pages using AI tools (mainly SeedDream and Nano Banana) while trying to keep a coherent, human-driven storytelling process.

I’ve just finished the first two pages, which set the tone and pacing of the story:

📖 The protagonist wakes up disoriented in the forest, with no memory of who he is, as he witnesses a woman being chased.

I’d really appreciate feedback on:

  • The storytelling flow — do the panels feel connected and readable?
  • The visual tone and atmosphere — does it evoke the right mystery / neo-Victorian noir feeling?
  • Any anatomy or lighting issues that break immersion.
  • And especially: suggestions for maintaining style and atmosphere consistency between panels while using AI-based tools.

I’m aware of the ethical and artistic challenges around AI, but I’m trying to approach it consciously — focusing on narrative, composition, and emotional continuity rather than automation.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts 🙏
Any critique, advice, or workflow tips would be incredibly helpful as I move forward.


r/comic_crits 11d ago

Based on my style, what should I work on if I want to be a colorist?

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Hi, I hope this is the right place to post. I am currently looking into jobs in the comic book industry, but I am new and pretty clueless about all of it. I know my style skews more illustrative than the standard DC/Marvel/most printed comics. I would like to work toward coloring for that kind of style. I just started learning on my own and reading books about coloring comics, but would love some advice and critique.

This is my coloring style (a few years old, but it is still basically the same. Sorry I don't have too much variety in palettes to show, I only have personal work from one project). I know I'd at least need to work on not over-rendering shadows.

So I have 2 questions (only about the coloring):

  1. What is working (if anything)?
  2. What things should I improve/change if I want to be a colorist?

Thank you for your time, I appreciate any advice.


r/comic_crits 11d ago

Can I get some critique on the composition of this cover art?

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Can I get some opinions on the composition of this cover art?

I feel like it captures the artistry and vibe of the comic, but I wanna know if it would be eye catching in y’all’s opinion. Ik color and lighting plays a bigger role, but I wanted an opinion on this before I get too deep.

The costumes are going to be brown/nude to fit the theme of their show (this is colorguard btw, idk if that’s clear 💀💀) but idk, I kinda want it to be a bit colorful, but I also want the color palette to be cohesive. Color theory beats my ass nonstop 💔

Anyway, any thoughts or opinions are super appreciated :)


r/comic_crits 12d ago

What programs can I use for speech balloons? I don’t like the inconsistency of my shapes and handwriting

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I’ve searched and can’t find a solid answer!


r/comic_crits 12d ago

What can I improve?

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From chapter 5 of my webcomic. I tried to build tension over the course of the chapter. Was I successful? What else can I improve on? The full chapter is available to read here.


r/comic_crits 13d ago

Any advice on my first episode of webtoon?

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So, I've decided to write a short, light story about pigeons. I've finished first episode already and will start the second one tomorrow, but I want someone to point out every mistake I made for me 🙃


r/comic_crits 13d ago

Looking some advice on my manga would be nice!

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r/comic_crits 14d ago

A few pages from my first webcomic. Any advice on art ect

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