A medium combining illustrations and text to tell a story, often serialized into issues.

The written narrative and dialogue for a comic book, guiding the flow and pacing of the story.

A visual outline of the comic's panels, illustrating key scenes and transitions.

A distinct segment of a comic page that contains a single illustration and text.

The spoken words of characters in a comic, usually enclosed in speech bubbles.

The process of creating and evolving characters with depth, personality, and motivation.

Crafting a fictional universe with its own rules, cultures, and settings.

Methods and styles used to create visual art in comics, enhancing storytelling.

The arrangement of panels, text, and illustrations on a comic page to guide reader flow.

The artwork featured on the front of a comic book, designed to attract readers.

The rhythm of the story, influenced by panel arrangement and dialogue length.

The process of independently publishing a comic book without a traditional publisher.

A strategy outlining how to promote and sell the comic book to target audiences.

The pathways through which a comic book reaches its readers, including retail and digital platforms.

The process of incorporating critiques and suggestions into the comic's development.

The ability to effectively showcase and pitch your comic book to an audience.

The category of the comic book, such as superhero, fantasy, or horror, influencing its tone and style.

The unique visual approach of an illustrator, encompassing techniques and aesthetics.

The specific demographic that the comic book is designed to appeal to.

A short, sequential art form typically published in newspapers or online.

Software and applications used for creating and editing comic illustrations.

A brief presentation of your comic book concept aimed at gaining interest from publishers or audiences.

The process of evaluating and providing constructive feedback on creative work.

A collection of materials, including a pitch and samples, sent to publishers for consideration.

Knowledge and trends about the comic book market that inform creators' decisions.