Everything You Need To Know About Making Mini Comics!

[@dougfreeman5845]

Great vid Scott. As a longtime creator/fan of mini comics, I truly believe that the small press and self publishing are the last bastions of free speech and self expression. I rarely read “corporate” comics anymore, as there just seems to be more heart,soul and imagination in home made minis…

[@ScottSerkland]

I cant argue with that Doug. We are of similar minds when it comes to mini comics.

[@jonnycomics]

When I first discovered mini comics first in a book store in Berkeley, I was like "Whaaaaat". I got into making them and still make them. I understand your enthusiasm!

[@ScottSerkland]

Yeah I think most mii comics fans definitely get it!

[@SalazarArtNation]

I'm bringing back the 30 Days of Making Mini Comics next month, I'll have to rewatch the Diy course as a refresher

[@ScottSerkland]

That's awesome Frank! It's a great way to get some more mini comics out there!

[@eroane84]

Aaahhh❤❤❤❤❤AWESOMESAUCE❤❤❤❤❤❤I’m in the beginning of my Comic journey and considering to begin making my own mini comics❤❤❤❤THANK YOU❤❤❤❤ KEEP UP THE AWESOME VIDEOS ALL ABOUT COMICS🎉

[@ScottSerkland]

Go for it! Thanks for the kind words.

[@mydrynphillippe7530]

Love the idea of taking the story boards making them into ashcans and then putting them out as previews. ^_^

[@ScottSerkland]

It’s also a good idea to include a coupon with your preview that goes towards the finished comic.

[@ScottSerkland]

It’s also a good idea to include a coupon with your preview that goes towards the finished comic.

[@blakespangler3111]

This is awesome! I’ve been watching your videos for a little while now and I’ve especially enjoyed your older comic making ones. Thank you for all the work you put into these! I’ll definitely have to take a look at that website even if it’s meant for kids. Who says adults can’t learn from things meant for kids? Some of the greatest books of all time were written for kids, and adults all around the world still enjoy them!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks for being a loyal viewer. It’s true anyone can learn from this course.

[@StoryComic]

another great video Scott :) I love making mini comics! great activity for kids and it let's their creativity grow!

[@ScottSerkland]

Absolutely! I'm hopping a lot more kids will learn from the course now that it's free.

[@leotoon1144]

Would be nice if you leave links for some of those comics, unless you got those from conventions or art fairs. I really like seeing different art styles and different formats for comics.

[@ScottSerkland]

Most of these comics I got from shows or don’t have links to where to buy them unfortunately.

[@Argh525]

Where can I buy some of the mini comics you showed in this video?

[@ScottSerkland]

Most of these are no longer available but here's a link to a store that sells a number of diverse mini comics www.wizd-az.com/

[@thomasadams5671]

For kids only? ☹️ Sounds like a cool site for adults who are still kids at heart. Going to show my niece and nephew the site, and see if they like it.

[@ScottSerkland]

Honestly, I watched a lot of the courses and learned a lot. I think now that the videos are free a parent or guardian could watch the free content and all the additional community functions where kids interact with each other are safely behind the pay wall.

[@elviratenney1406]

I have been feeling bad trying to make comics Everytime I post my art on social media someone always have to find faults in my art

[@ScottSerkland]

That can be tough. We all have fault in our work. It’s hard to hear but if it’s a legitimate critique then we know what we get to work on.

[@AlphaProto]

I've wanted to print out some mini comics/ash cans at home, but I am confused on how to format the pages for printing.

[@ScottSerkland]

It's hard to say especially since there are so many formats for mini comics. It might help to make a physical dummy book, scan it and use that as a template.

[@verbena208]

Hey Scott quick question. I love drawing comics, but I'm looking at what most comic artists are doing and it's way more detailed than what I do. I grew up on guys like Jack Kirby and John Byrn and that's how I draw. Is there still a place for me among all these photo-realistic styles?

[@ScottSerkland]

Absolutely, although I'm not sure that it would be at Marvel or DC. (Possibly) My style is not photo realistic, It's very streamline without a lot of heavy black shadows. There is an audience for all styles of art in comics. finding that audience is the tricky part.

[@verbena208]

@@ScottSerkland Oh good most of the guys are really detailed and I'm just not able to produce a product like that. Any tips on finding my audience. I've done a short trailer for one of my comics, but I'm not sure what to do beyond that and getting it ready for webtoon.

[@tylerjones7310]

Hi Scott it’s TylerJones from Virginia USA I am just starting Making mini comics company recently., and I made copies of my mini comics. I am Making both black and white and gray scale color mini comic copies all I use is mini color pencils pencils ink pens and thin markers water proof ones and washable markers as well as making ditgial background with tablet xppen and staple book. Yea so I am Making my own mini comics by hand and ditgial with new printer I found in the road side. I just ordered ink cartridges and plug for it all I need is a computer cable to printer. I can scan print and copy anyways I don’t fax so please don’t say fax thanks TylerJones by the way what’s your address to send mini comics I created?

[@ScottSerkland]

Sounds like you have a good system in place to make your mini comics. I replied to your email. Looking forward seeing your comics

[@tylerjones7310]

@@ScottSerkland thank you I see you soon sending mini comics in your mail box

[@tylerjones7310]

@@ScottSerkland please send me Your mini comic art work of yours please and thanks TylerJones

[@artanddesign8561]

Brother, this is just a giant commercial…

[@ScottSerkland]

I have other videos showing the process of making mini comics and over 1000 videos giving advice on how to make comics that I do for free. I think I've earned the right to pitch a service I'm involved in once in a blue moon.