c/artshare · by 23off_Sugar@lemmy.world · 28d

What do you think of the cover of my first comic?

At the age of 34, I remembered my dream, so I decided to create my own comic—or manga, or manhwa; call it whatever you like.

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24 Comments

fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 13 pts · 28d (2 replies)

I'm going to call it a "graphic novel". Anyway, great job - it looks like a "proper" graphic novel, you've captured the quality and style perfectly.

There's not a shred of inexperience about it, so though it's your first one, it looks like you've been doing them for years.

Excellent.

23off_Sugar@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 28d (1 reply)

Thank you so much!!

Knowing that someone likes it gives me the strength to keep moving forward and finish this story.

There is still a lot of work ahead. The world has a huge amount of lore that needs to be revealed.

I stopped drawing back in school—I don't even know why... And now, at 34, I've decided to make my dream come true. AHah, maybe it's a midlife crisis. )))))

fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 5 pts · 28d

Well, I for one am glad that you've decided to revisit your creative side :)

As you say, it's a pretty big project ahead of you, so take care to not "bin it" over a minor setback.

If you get overwhelmed by the sheer size of the project, remember that a lot of people producing illustrative art (even the professional and famous) will often split their work up into Part 1, Part 2 etc - so no harm in releasing single chapters if it makes the process more manageable - and additional positive feedback at each step might carry you through the next bit.

Anyway, if it's a midlife crisis, it's a good one :)

jtrek@startrek.website · 12 pts · 28d (1 reply)

I would have assumed it was professional.

I probably wouldn't pick it up because "stern guy with demon behind him" seems kind of well trod and not my taste at the moment.

23off_Sugar@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 28d

Thanks! That’s cool. It’s good to get a different perspective; I was in a rush to release the first chapter, so I didn't really look into cover designs and styles. )

FreshLight@sh.itjust.works · 10 pts · 28d (1 reply)

Looks incredible! I like the composition!

Do you plan on coloring it?

E: looked at your Insta, nice art style!

23off_Sugar@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 28d

I’m truly grateful for your attention and support!!

No, it will remain black and white.

Creating one chapter already takes about a month, so I simply don’t have enough time to color it as well. 😵

nadram@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 28d (1 reply)

Good on you. And that's damn impressive

23off_Sugar@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 28d

Thanks a lot! 🙇