Comments on: Before you start YOUR graphic novel…

By: Jason Brubaker

Jason Brubaker — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:11:11 +0000

I guess talking advice with a grain of salt could be an important thing I’ve learned along the way. It’s amazing how everyone thinks they know exactly what you should do with your talent even though they have no real interest in doing what your doing.

By: Dude

Dude — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:48:05 +0000

You forgot about the most important step…taking everything said here with a grain of salt.

By: Linz

Linz — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:30:06 +0000

Just found this blog, have added it to my bookmarks. I have always wanted to create a graphic novel!
I have never read any how to books so I should start on that. I am curious though, pretty much everything i see there is reference to photoshop etc, do all comic artists use PS?
I don’t even have the software and only use a graphics program to resize and crop my finished art scans. Are there comic artists that only use traditional media (except when it comes to putting it all together)
great info.

By: GatoGirl12345

GatoGirl12345 — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:31:59 +0000

Hi…just started looking at your blog and man, there are some very good resources. As for books…I have read making comics but I think I should check his other two. On the other hand, I recommend How to Make Webcomics…by the authors of Starslip Crisis, PVP, Sheldon and Evil Inc…. True their comics are more comic strips but I think that has been also quite helpful as well.

By: Jason Brubaker

Jason Brubaker — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:23:46 +0000

Okay Nate, you win. I have finally converted to your process after being clueless as to why I couldn’t get the colors right on a few files in CYMK. After converting to RGB it was super easy to dial the colors around. I have changed my list now for anyone confused at this comment.

By: Jason Brubaker

Jason Brubaker — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:20:09 +0000

Okay, I wanted to say that I updated my list here a bit. I added in a new number 2. Making a Model sheet. I think this is important if you are working on a GN in your spare time for a number of years just to keep your character consistent.

After much debate and thought. I decided to change my working mode to RGB instead of CYMK. People have told me that it’s harder to control CYMK’s filters but I didn’t believe them until just a few weeks ago. Now I truly see the difference and apologize for leading you in the wrong direction. It will still be fine if you are working in CYMK but it’s just harder to manipulate things.

By: Jason Brubaker

Jason Brubaker — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:16:08 +0000

Thanks man!

By: Jason Brubaker

Jason Brubaker — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:15:39 +0000

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad these have been helpful.

By: Mitchekie

Mitchekie — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:27:10 +0000

Thank you very much for sharing these personal tips with others. They’re very clear and simple, and, even though I have followed (or am currently following) suggestions two through six, they were most helpful to me, particularly the seventh statement.

I wish you all the best in completing your graphic novel!

By: Lew

Lew — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:09:47 +0000

I’m working on getting a website up for my graphic novel project Exigency, but really I have no idea what I’m doing. Until that’s up, you can visit my Comicspace profile at http://www.comicspace.com/randylbishop/ or my art thread over at CBR http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=213405&page=8 or maybe drop by my latest project Privateer http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=290520
I think you’ve got a superior product here and it’s obvious you’ve worked very hard on it. I wish you good luck with it!