Creating Comics with AI

Introduction

• Presenter: Evan, an AI-powered storyteller
• Topic: Comic creation process using AI
• Goal: Teach how to create full-blown comics faster, cheaper, and efficiently
• Outcome: Full 30–40 page books or even graphic novels

Tools Required

1. MidJourney account (for image generation)
2. Graphic design tool (e.g., Canva or Photoshop)

Process Overview

1. Generate Character Reference
2. Generate Story Outline
3. Generate Comic Scene by Scene
4. Edit and Finalize Panels
5. Add Balloons and Final Touches

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Generate Character Reference

• Use MidJourney to create a portrait of your characters
• Example template provided for prompting
• Characters in example:
  • Protagonist: Cartel "Sario"
  • Anti-Hero: Yakuza assassin

2. Generate Story Outline

• Short outline recommended (e.g., two pages, six panels per page)
• Example Outline: 12 total panels over two pages

3. Generate Comic Scene by Scene

• Recommended tools: Canva (for beginners), Photoshop (advanced users)
• Example Scenes:
  • Panel 1: Sario slammed against the wall
    • Use: Character reference feature (dash-dash CF)
    • Generate the image with specified reference and aspect ratio

4. Edit and Finalize Panels

• Background Removal: Use tools like Photo Room's background remover
• Consistent Backgrounds: Use previously generated backgrounds as templates
  • Add necessary changes and negative prompts to remove unwanted elements
• Editing in Photoshop:
  • Fix inconsistencies (e.g., clothing, tattoos)
  • Add shadows for realism
  • Paint blood using simple shading techniques

5. Add Balloons and Final Touches

• Speech Balloons:
  • Search for “Comic balloons PNG” on Google
  • Download and add text using graphic design tools
• Adjustments: Resize panels and balloons appropriately

Example Comic Panels

• Basic Plot: Confrontation between Sario and Yakuza assassin
• Speech Examples: