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How to Create Christian Comics

by Jake Doberenz | Jul 9, 2021 | Art and Creativity

Experts Share their Stories and Advice

There are so many talented people in the Christian comic industry. In fact, unless you are heavily involved you might be surprised at the activity and vibrance of the community. Believers are bringing their faith into comics by epically visualizing Bible stories, designing new heroes and foes, and reimagining Scripture’s most memorable accounts for a new era. We’ve listed tons of Christian comic companies before.

But like any creative industry, it can be hard to figure out what information you need to know and what tactics can get you noticed in a crowded space so you can turn it into a viable career. Luckily, we’ve gathered several experts to help you out in basic masterclasses you can listen to for free, wherever you find yourself. These podcast episodes are your key to how to create Christian comics.

You can accelerate your Christian comic career by checking out these seven interviews on the Creatively Christian show which feature some fascinating figures in the industry, each with different talents, styles, and experiences. We’ve organized these episodes very broadly by themes, but many of them can’t be contained in a single category. So I guess you’ll just have to listen to them all.

Learn to create compelling Christian comics from the pros. Listen to their personal and professional journeys. Hear their wisdom and experience. Make note of what tools and programs they recommend. And then take action.

Starting Out with Comic Creation

When you are just starting out with a new comic, one of the most important things you need is to develop the proper mindset. Yes, the tools and tricks of the trade are super important. But for those to truly be useful, you need to adopt the right frame of mind to propel your creativity onward.

Episode Suggestion: “ Music, Comics, and Everything in Between – Bill Brooks ”

Aspiring comic artist Bill Brooks, one of the hosts of Creatively Christian , talks with another host Brannon Hollingsworth about his inspiration for his works and some of the challenges in actually pursuing his passions. One topic covered is how to access people and resources to get help. Bill also drops some great wisdom for all you perfectionists out there who are stuck in creating something that you don’t feel is “good enough.”

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ChNYDPj70

The Business and Technical Side of Comic Creating

Creating comics is fun, sure. Making fantastical stories. Drawing stunning characters. Bringing your reader into a whole other world. All exhilarating. But there are a lot of details that go into bringing that comic to the readers. You have to understand the business and technical side of comics.

Episode Suggestion: “ Creating Christian Space Fantasy Comics – Barron Bell ”

Dr. Barron Bell teaches comic art at both Liberty University and George Fox University. He’s been creating comics for 20 years and now serves as art director for Terminus Media. In this episode with Bill Brooks as host, Barron tells how Terminus Media went through a major shift to become a Christian comic publisher. While this is a great episode for learning about story creation, it also includes valuable information about some of the business and technical side of bringing to life amazing comics.

YouTube : https://youtu.be/2_zrrdNyNKU

Episode Suggestion: “ Creating a Catholic Comic Book Company – Philip Kosloski ”

Philip Kosloski founded a whole comic book company to bring his creations to the world. He explains to Bill Brooks some of the steps he took in starting the company. One of the important lessons you can pick up from Philip is the value of making industry connections—you can’t start a whole business like this alone!”

YouTube : https://youtu.be/oSw_S-YF_C8

Episode Suggestion: “ Breaking into Full-Time Creating – Jamie Cosley ”

Jamie Cosley is a comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, with work published in places like Star Wards Insider Magazine and Highlights for Children . In this interview with Brannon Hollingsworth, Jamie shares how he turned some crazy ideas about making comics into a full-time living. You’ll definitely learn from how he turns free work into a long-term gig.

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P40bk33OI8I&t=32s

Episode Suggestion: “What it Takes to Launch a Comic Book – Douglas Ernst”

Douglas Ernst is a writer for  The Washington Times  and the creator of the Soulfinder series. In this interview with Brannon Hollingsworth, Douglas talks about how he came to create his comic series  Soulfinder  that accurately portrays both Good vs. Evil and religious characters from a Catholic worldview. He also shares the complicated process of making one of his books–a lot goes into bringing a comic book to the world! The tips about working with others and funding a project will be very valuable for your comic creation journey!

YouTube : https://youtu.be/6CbqYFOrbfk

Telling Phenomenal Christian Stories

At the end of the day, it’s the story that really takes a comic to the next level. As Christians, we have unique freedoms and restraints to the kind of stories we tell. How do the pros create stories that honor God and are jaw-droppingly amazing?

Suggested Episode: “ Comic Creation as Therapy – Nicholas Mueller ”

Nicholas Mueller is an independent comic creator you’ll want to keep your eye on. His flagship comic is a supernatural thriller called Demon Raven Hunter —it takes a different approach to Christian comics by not being a Bible retelling or anything overtly religious. Nicholas talks to host Brannon Hollingsworth about how he tells stories reflecting on his own personal pain, so the stories function like “therapy.” Plus, as a bonus, Nicholas gives great advice on marketing at the end of the episode.

YouTube : https://youtu.be/I-5KR6GHiug

Suggested Episode: “Writing to Explore Your Experiences – Meredith Finch”

Meredith Finch has written for DC Comics like WonderWoman and Catwoman plus her own works. She’s the wife of famous DC comic artist David Finch. When Meredith tells stories, she draws on her past experiences and her own feelings to create complex stories. In her new graphic novelization of the Biblical book of Ruth, Meredith explains why she choose to set the story in the early 20 th century.

YouTube : https://youtu.be/3PXOlk6kKfM

Suggested Episode: “ King David for a New Era – Mercy Ways Studio ”

You can learn a lot from this interview where host Brannon Hollingsworth talks with Ivan Anaya and Sofia Flores of Mercy Ways Studios, an El Salvador-based Christian media company. The focus is on the comic Chronicles of Faith (David) which Brannon helped write. Ivan, Sofia, and Brannon had a really unique way of approaching this Bible-based comic—it involved countless hours of planning, research, and designing. If you want to know what it takes to create a seriously good story, listen to these fine folks.

YouTube : https://youtu.be/jhedG1dXs-Q

Start creating those Christian comics

We hope these podcast episodes inspire you to create awesome stories and educate you on just what it takes to bring those to life. All this wisdom is yours free if you take the take to listen intently and act on what you hear. Who knows—maybe one day you’ll be on the podcast sharing your brilliant Christian comic creation success story.

If there are any Christian comic creators we NEED to have on the show, comment below and we’ll see if we can get them on!

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Jake Doberenz is a writer, teacher, minister, and creative thinker from Oklahoma City, OK. He is the Founder and President of Theophany Media. Additionally, he ministers at the Mayfair Church of Christ and teaches middle school debate at The Academy of Classical Christian Studies in Oklahoma City.  Jake is almost done with his Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place he recieved an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Communication Studies.

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Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

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Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001 (message contributor)

Scripture: James 1:2-5 , 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Summary: Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH?

A. Armstrong

James 1:2-5

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

There is perhaps no time in our lives when sinners watch us more to see what we will do, than when it seems everything is going wrong.

For the character of a person will come to the forefront then as at no other time.

I like to try to remember when some ‘trial’ comes into my life, that God is trying to do a work ‘in me.’

But if I don’t allow that work to take place, the devil will also try, by the trial, to do a work also.

The Bible tells us…

16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

When something goes wrong, if you are a ranter and a raver, [guess what] - you are not yielding your members unto righteousness.

I remember one time, my mom saw a man out back of our house stomping and saying things that he ought not say. I don’t think it ever entered her head that this man was suppose to be a Christian, because he certainly wasn’t being Christ-like. But later we found out he was suppose to not only be a Christian, but a Pentecostal.

Talk about a shame and a reproach! Can you imagine anyone looking at that scene and saying, ‘That is what Christ is like.’

But Christian means ’Christlike.’

How we act when things go wrong, tells others what we really are.

1 Peter 1:6-7

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

True faith is, in every case, the operation of the Spirit of God.

Its nature is purifying, elevating, heavenly.

It is, of all things that can be cultivated in the human breast, one of the most precious.

It is called, "like precious faith," and Paul called it "the faith of God’s elect."

Wherever faith is found, it is…

the sure mark of a blessed condition-

the forecast of a heavenly destiny-

the eye of the renewed soul-

the hand of the regenerated mind-

the mouth of the new-born spirit-

the evidence of spiritual life-

the mainspring of holiness-

the foundation of delight-

the prophecy of glory-

And the dawn of endless knowledge.

If you have faith, you have infinitely more than he who has all the world, and yet is destitute of faith.

To him that believeth it is said, "All things are possible."

Faith is the assurance of son-ship-

the pledge of inheritance-

the grasp of boundless possession-

And the perception of the invisible.

Within your faith there lies glory, even as the oak sleeps within the acorn. If you have faith, you don’t need to ask for much more, except that your faith may grow exceedingly, and that you may lay hold of all the promises which are made to it.

He who has it is blessed; because he pleases God… he is justified before the throne… he hath full access to the throne of grace… and he has the preparation for reigning with Christ for ever.

WOW! Isn’t faith wonderful?

A beautiful rose in the garden of God.

But roses are famous for something else too. To harvest roses, you have to endure the pricks of the thorns. If you are going to have faith that is enduring, that faith is going to have to go through the fire. That is the trial of your faith.

These two things are put together-- faith and trial….

You cannot possess the faith without experiencing the trial.

YOUR FAITH WILL MOST SURELY BE TRIED.

You may rest assured of that. A man may have faith, and be for the present without trial; but no man ever had faith, and was all his life without trial.

That could not-- must not be; for faith, in the very nature of it, implies a degree of trial.

My faith is tried in believing the promise, in waiting for the fulfilment of the promise, in holding on to an assurance of that promise while it is delayed, and in continuing to expect the promise, and acting upon it until it is in all points fulfilled.

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Creating Comic Strips with Google Presentations

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Why should students create comic strips?

• Provides another option for projects.
• Allows for a lot of creativity.
• Uses a familiar format.
• Can incorporate both visual and written information.
• Can improve narrative writing skills.
• It's fun!

Ideas for how students could use comic strips

• Students can illustrate a concept from class, such as a property of science they have learned.
• Students can retell a story or a portion of a story they have read for class.
• Students can re-enact a famous scene from history.
• Students can tell about themselves with an autobiographical comic.
• Students can make a comic that uses vocabulary words for that week.

Why use Google Presentations to make comic strips?

• It's free!
• Can use existing accounts for Apps users.
• Lots of options for creativity with the tools in Google Presentations.
• Ability to add animation to the comics.
• Ability to collaborate with others when working on the same comic strip.
• Ability to share for viewing with specifically who you want.
• Everything accessible online.

What makes it a comic strip and not just a slide show?

Typically a comic strip will have:

• A narrative - That is, a story of some sort is being told.
• Visuals - Comics are a graphic media and should contain prominent images.
• Speech - Usually comics will include text depicting the characters' speech, although text might be left out if the images can tell the story alone.

How to use Google Presentations (in general)

For overall help on how to use Google Presentations see these resources:

• "Using Google Presentations" help guide by me (Eric Curts) - PDF version - Docs version
• Google's Help pages - Link

For some tips and tricks specific to making comic strips, see the following slides...

Backgrounds

• If you are using images for your characters and items that do not have transparency, you may just want to use a white background so you do not see the white background around the image, blocking the slide background.

This image has transparency.

This image does not have transparency.

• Otherwise, if you are using images with transparency (such as PNG files) you can change the slide background to any color or any image.
• Click "Slide", then "Background", then "Color" or "Image".
• If using a color for your background, you can just go with one color.
• Or you can add an offset color:
• Insert a shape from the "Insert" menu.
• Change its fill color.
• Change its "order" and send it to the back. so it is behind everything else and with the background ("Arrange", "Order", "Send to back").
• If using an image for your background, you can choose any picture you want.
• A lot of good background images can be found through Google's image search (Click "Slide", "Background", "Image", then "Search")
• You can type in just a word like "desert" or you can add "background" or "backdrop" to the search.

Characters and Objects

• You can insert any image for your characters and objects.
• However, I recommend using images in PNG format because of their transparency.
• Good sites for PNG images include:
• http://openclipart.org
• http://www.wpclipart.com
• http://www.clker.com
• http://images.google.com/advanced_image_search?hl=en

You can insert your image files in several ways:

• Copy and paste (Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V).
• Drag and drop from website to presentation.
• Save the image and then upload to the presentation.
• Save the image and then save in Picasa Web Albums or Google Drive, for those you wish to insert frequently.

Speech Bubbles

• To add speech bubbles and thought bubbles, click "Insert", then "Shape", then "Callouts".
• You can double-click inside the bubble to add text.
• You can choose from several options as show below:
• Animations can be used well in a comic strip to reveal the speech bubbles in order, or to bring items into or out of the panel.
• Click "Insert" then "Animation" to open those settings.

This speech bubble with show first.

This speech bubble with show second.

Transitions

• You can also add transition effects between slides.
• To capture the feel of moving from one panel of a comic to the next, a good transition is "Slide from right".
• Click "Slide" then "Change transition" to access these settings.
• Word Art can be used to create exciting titles and action words in your comics.
• Click "Insert", then "Word Art", then type in your text.
• Next tweak the line color and style, fill color, size, and rotation.
• If you are using several images together, such as a character holding some objects, you may wish to group the images together.
• This will keep the images together if you need to move them, resize them, or copy and paste them.
• Select all the images (Ctrl-clicking on them, or drag a selection box around them), then click "Arrange" and "Group".

12 Easy Steps to Make a Presentation Creative (+ Examples)

Learn how to make a presentation creative without PowerPoint, and draw inspiration from creative presentation examples by industry and use case.

Dominika Krukowska

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How can I make a presentation more creative?

• Start with captivating cover videos
• Add chapters for smooth navigation
• Weave in personalization using dynamic variables
• Enhance storytelling with animations
• Highlight key points using subtle visual cues
• Engage with interactive elements
• Showcase ideas using vibrant images
• Sprinkle in video narrations
• Wrap up with a smart CTA

Boring presentations can damage your brand’s image

Boring presentations can feel like those endless meetings where one person monopolizes the conversation. You know, the ones where you’re zoning out, doodling on the side of your notes, just waiting for it to end so you could move on to something more engaging.

That's the disconnect your audience experiences when faced with a boring presentation.

What’s even worse is that when your presentation is dull, it doesn't just bore your audience—it subtly suggests that you or your brand might be, well, kind of boring too .

The good thing is that with the right tweaks and insights, every presentation holds the potential to be memorable.

In this post, we're diving deep into the heart of what makes a presentation creative. We'll explore the mistakes that lead to forgettable slides and the strategies to elevate your content.

By the end, you’ll have all it takes to transform your presentation from mundane to magnetic and have your audience engage with it from the first click to the last.

Let’s go!

What makes a presentation boring?

A boring presentation is a mix of repetitive designs and long chunks of text without a human touch. When slides come off as too generic or overly complex, or they swing between being too predictable or hard to grasp, they lose their spark.

Add in a lack of visuals, real stories, or interaction, and you've got a recipe for audience disinterest.

To truly engage, a presentation should blend interaction, emotion, and content that is relevant to the audience.

How to make a presentation creative step-by-step

Modern presentations are more than just slides—they're experiences. Gone are the days of static bullet points; today's audience craves engagement, interactivity, and a touch of the unexpected.

Let's explore how to make your presentation more creative step-by-step:

1) Add videos to break up text

Videos can set the tone, explain complex ideas, or simply entertain. By strategically placing them at key moments where you feel energy might dip, you make sure your audience remains engaged, and your message is reinforced.

Whether it's a real-life testimonial, a product demo, or a fun animation, videos can breathe life into abstract concepts, making them tangible and relatable.

And, there’s science behind it too: presentations with a video on the cover slide see 32% more engagement . But the magic of videos doesn't stop at the cover. Presentations sprinkled with videos throughout held people's attention 37% longer and even boosted the click-through rate on calls-to-action by 17%.

2) Create a non-linear flow

Who said presentations have to be a straight line? Let's mix it up! By linking slides, you're handing the remote to your audience. It's like those 'choose your own adventure' books from our childhood.

Group your slides into themes or create chapters and let them pick what they want to see next. It's a fun, interactive way to keep them on their toes and engaged.

3) Use personalization for creating tailored stories

You know those emails that greet you by name and make you feel all special? Imagine bringing that warmth to your presentations using dynamic variables.

By integrating with your CRM, you can fetch specific data about your audience and weave it into your slides. This simple trick can make your audience feel like the content was crafted specifically for them, creating a deeper connection.

If you’re making a presentation to showcase your product, you can even use dynamic variables to create a mock-up with your prospect’s name and logo on it to make your deck stand out.

4) Use narrated design

Scrollytelling is where the magic of scrolling meets the art of storytelling. It's an interactive content experience that weaves text, images, videos, and animations into a captivating narrative.

Instead of static slides, scrollytelling guides readers through a story, allowing them to control the pace. It breaks down complex content into bite-sized chunks, enhancing engagement and retention.

Our founder, Itai Amoza, wanted everyone to enjoy this dynamic content experience. So, he joined forces with visualization expert Prof. Steven Franconeri to weave scrollytelling into Storydoc.

Thanks to their partnership, we have dedicated storytelling slides in Storydoc, like the narrator slide you can see below , designed to make content both clear and captivating for all.

5) Tell stories with videos

Videos have this unique power to turn complex ideas into simple, engaging stories. A video might break down a tricky process into fun, easy-to-follow narrative, or give us a peek into real-life examples or experiences.

It's all about making your content feel alive, relatable, and super easy to understand. Because, let's face it, everyone's a sucker for a good story.

Here's a great example of a storytelling video:

6) Use roadmap and timeline slides

Ever tried reading a long-winded description of a company's journey or a product's development process? Yawn, right?

Now, imagine swapping that snooze-fest with a vibrant roadmap or timeline. Instead of slogging through paragraphs, you get a fun, visual play-by-play.

Picture a colorful line showing a startup's journey from a garage brainstorm to its first big sale.

Or a playful timeline marking the stages of turning a wild idea into a bestselling product. It's like turning a history lesson into a comic strip—way more fun and a whole lot clearer!

You can see what it looks like below:

7) Direct attention using animations

Ever been to a theater where the spotlight focuses on the main act? That's what animations do for your presentation.

Whether it's a cheeky arrow pointing out a fun fact, a grand entrance animation for a new idea, or using grayed-out content to highlight a key point, animations are your stage directors.

They ensure your audience's eyes are exactly where you want them to be, soaking in all the important bits.

Here's a great example:

8) Add interactive calculators

Who said numbers have to be boring? With interactive calculators, you're turning math into a fun game. Let your audience punch in numbers and see real-time results.

Whether they're calculating potential savings, ROI, or just playing around, it's an engaging and creative way to make your points tangible. It's like turning your presentation into a hands-on workshop.

9) Use AI-generated images

Instead of sifting through countless stock photos, thanks to the magic of AI, you can have an image that's tailor-made for your slide in seconds.

Storydoc presentation maker lets you generate any image directly in your deck - just give the AI assistant a short description and you’re good to go.

What's great is that you always get an image that matches your topic to a tee. No more "that'll do" compromises. Plus, think of all the time you save when you don't have to hunt for the right picture or take it yourself.

Here's a short video showing how it works:

10) Pop into the presentation with video bubble narration

Imagine if, during a presentation, a mini version of you could pop up, share a quick tip, or clarify a point. That's video bubble narration in a nutshell.

It's like having a friendly guide accompanying your audience, ensuring they get the most out of your content. It adds a creative personal touch, making your presentation feel like a cozy chat between friends.

11) Use before-and-after to show transformation

There's something magical about witnessing a transformation. Just think about the buzz online when someone shares a 'before and after' of a design revamp, weight loss journey, or how they helped a client grow their business.

With a before-and-after slide , you're giving your audience that 'aha!' moment. Even if you can't see their reactions in real-time, you can bet they're sliding back and forth, captivated by the change.

Whether it's showcasing a product's impact, a website redesign, or a process improvement, it's a visual treat that makes your message more powerful.

Here's an example of a before-and-after slide:

12) Close with a smart CTA

The grand finale of your presentation deserves a touch of flair. Instead of a simple 'Thank you' slide, imagine ending with an interactive live chat prompt or a calendar invite for a follow-up. It's like the encore at the end of a concert, giving your audience a chance to engage further.

These smart CTAs aren't just functional; they're creative extensions of your narrative. By integrating them, you're not just concluding your presentation; you're opening doors to new conversations and possibilities.

Here's a great example of a smart CTA:

3 presentation opening ideas

Kicking off a presentation with a bang can set the tone for everything that follows. Here are 3 captivating ways to grab your audience's attention right from the get-go:

Dive into a story: Begin with a personal anecdote or a relatable tale. It's like inviting your audience around a campfire, setting the stage for a memorable narrative.

Pose a thought-provoking question: Challenge your viewers with a question that gets their gears turning. It's an instant engagement booster, making them active participants.

Share a startling statistic: Drop a number that makes jaws drop. When you hit them with a fact that's hard to ignore, you've got their undivided attention.

Want more insights on crafting the perfect presentation opener? Check out our article on how to start a presentation people read to the end .

3 presentation closing ideas

Wrapping up a presentation is just as crucial as the opening. It's your final chance to leave a lasting impression. Here are 3 best ways to ensure your audience walks away inspired:

Circle back to the start: Revisit your opening story or statement, bringing your narrative full circle. It's a neat way to tie everything together and reinforce your key message.

End with a Call-to-Action: End with a captivating personal video message or a lively animation. It's a unique way to engage, surprise, and guide your audience on what's next.

Share an inspiring quote: Leave them with words that resonate. A powerful quote can sum up your message and linger in their minds long after.

Here's an example of a presentation with a personal video message at the end:

Hungry for more tips on crafting the perfect presentation finale? Read our blog post on how to end a presentation and get people to act .

Best tools for making creative presentations

Crafting creative presentations is an art, and like any artist, you need the right tools to bring your vision to life. Here's a curated list of platforms that are pushing the envelope in presentation design:

Storydoc : Beyond traditional slides, Storydoc offers interactive web stories. It's not just about displaying content; it's about creating experiences. With dynamic visuals and interactive elements, your audience is in for a treat.

Pitch : Collaboration is Pitch's forte. Designed for teams, it offers real-time editing, customizable templates, and a sleek interface. It's where ideas transform into visually stunning stories.

Genially : From animated presentations to responsive infographics, Genially provides tools that make your content come alive on the screen.

Beautiful.ai : Automated design assistance is its claim to fame. Feed in your content, and watch as the tool intuitively crafts slides that are both coherent and captivating.

Canva : A versatile design platform, Canva boasts a variety of templates for presentations, graphics, and more. Its drag-and-drop interface ensures even design novices feel like pros.

Visme : Tailored for visual storytelling, Visme offers a rich library of assets. Think dynamic charts, data widgets, and a suite of animations that turn your data into visual narratives.

Creative presentation templates

Ever felt the weight of the cursor blinking on an empty slide, almost taunting you to come up with something creative?

It's like being handed a stage with an eager audience, but the script is yet to be written. That initial step can be the hardest, but what if you had a little nudge in the right direction?

Creative presentation templates can help you shape your story in a way that stands out in a sea of monotony. Think of them as the paint-by-numbers kits, where the structure is set, but the colors and flair? That's all you.

Grab one and see for yourself.

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You might be interested in adding some color to your PowerPoint presentations by making comic-book-style slides for your audience. This can be a great way to attract audience attention, whether you’re a teacher, trainer, student, entrepreneur, or marketing specialist. Pixton is a platform that enables end-users to quickly create comic strips with the help of characters and readymade templates.

Comic Builder for Educators, Students, Parents, and Businesses

Pixton provides an easy-to-use comic builder that can be used by educators, students, parents, and businesses to serve their needs. You can create avatars that can later be used in storyboards that you create using Pixton comics.

You can get started with Pixton by signing up for a new account. You can use a Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account to sign up.

When signing up, you can also pick the type of content you intend to create. The available options include Student, Educator, Parent, and Business. Pixton states that if you’re a grade school student and create anything other than a student account, it will be deleted. When creating family avatars, Pixton also seeks parental consent from end-users.

Content Filters for Inclusive and Targeted Content Generation

During sign-up, Pixton provides a number of options to help you customize what type of content you might be interested in including visually representing persons with disabilities. You can also filter out content that might be inappropriate for your audience such as the representation of conflict, smoking, organs, bones, etc.

Creating a Custom Character using Pixton

You can create a custom character for yourself and your family by using a simple wizard. The wizard provides you with precise options to pick the skin tone, hair color, eye color, nose, body type, eyewear, headwear, and other precise details to create a custom avatar.

You can create characters to incorporate into your comics to generate custom storyboards according to need. You can also create a family photo with multiple avatars from your family members and even include them in co-authoring your family portrait.

Comic Builder for Presentations, Storyboards, Novels, and Comic Strips

Using Pixton you can generate images for PowerPoint presentations, storyboards, novels, and even make your very own comic strips. The My Comics tab allows you to either create a comic from scratch or generate comic strips using readymade templates. These templates come with your avatar with the scope to extensively edit the given content.

Creating a storyboard in Pixton is like making PowerPoint slides, where you can easily incorporate your comics using custom characters, text, faces, and actions. To create scenes that represent the story you are trying to tell.

Once you are done with your comic strips, you can download them offline, print them or share them online.

How to use Pixton Comic Maker for PowerPoint

By downloading your comic strips as images, you can use them in PowerPoint presentation slides. You can also use the Pixton PowerPoint add-in to directly generate comic strips in PowerPoint.

Introduction to Pixton

You can learn more about Pixton from the developer’s introductory video given below about how to use the Pixton Comics builder.

PowerPoint Templates for Making Comics

Other than Pixton, you can also use the following PowerPoint templates for generating comic strips and storyboards in PowerPoint.

1. Color Comic Book Toolkit for PowerPoint

You can use the Color Comic Book Toolkit for PowerPoint to generate your own comic strips in PowerPoint. The template provides characters, speech bubbles, colorful backgrounds, and expressions to help you design your own comic strip slides.

2. Black and White Comic Layout PowerPoint Template

This is a minimalist template for creating black and white comic strips and storyboards in PowerPoint. The template provides a classic comic strip look, especially for the comic strip style that was once famous for the comics page in newspapers.

Pixton is a paid comic builder; however, you can design your comics for free to try out the service. This means that you can create a final product without the need to pay for an account before you decide whether to purchase a subscription to download, print, or share your content online.

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How to Make a Simple Comic Strip

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While writing a comic strip can be fun , you might want to brush out the broad strokes with a simple comic before you commit to drafting out an entire series. Drawing simple comic strips in your free time can help your comic-writing skills stay sharp, and you can develop incubating ideas and side projects as you practice with simple comic strips, too! If you find yourself at a loss for what to do when drafting up your simple comics, all you need to do is develop a premise and put pencil to paper. Soon your simple comic will be done.

Developing Your Premise

• Identify the relationship and feelings between characters in the scene. This will dictate how the characters treats each other. It'll also create dialogue and set the tone.
• Tweaking your dialogue and narrative text to make it concise and to the point. Too much dialogue and text can distract or overwhelm the reader.
• Your sketched images should centralize around some kind of action or interaction. You'll write the text of the comic around these major events in the form of narration and dialogue.

• If your single, one-off comic ends up deeper or more interesting than you first imagined, you can always develop it into a longer comic.

• Do some rough practice sketches to the flow of your chosen style, such as manga, noir, cartoon, western, or basic.
• Draw thumbnails to determine the most effective layout of your panels. Start by drawing a rectangle to indicate one page, then divide that up into smaller squares and rectangles.
• Your simple comic should only be a page or two long. [1] X Research source [2] X Research source

• Give your character a specific style or costume. Don't worry too much about expressions just yet, as those will change with your character's moods.
• Develop the narrative of the character. Write their name, job, physical details, and notes on personal history. [3] X Research source [4] X Research source

• Use shading to loosely define the depth and perspective of your setting. These can be composed of filled-in shapes or crosshatching.
• Use organic, connected strokes to create natural shapes, like trees or shrubs; you can also use it for aliens and monsters. The shapes are usually more smooth and fluid. [5] X Research source

• Choose the major plot points for your simple comic. You can refer to them throughout the comic, or save them for the surprise reveal at the end.
• Consider how the plot will affect the characters. They might support the driving force of your story, or they might resist it. This is where your story begins taking shape.
• Write down key words and phrases that are central to your comic's idea. You could pull these ideas from phrases you’ve heard before that stand out to you. [6] X Research source

Drawing Your Simple Comic

• Make the more important panels larger, and the less important panels smaller. For example, the punchline could take up the bottom half of a page, while the other panels could take up the top half.
• For beginners, you might want to start with the classic four panel approach. Simply divide your paper into four quarters, creating four scenes for each page.
• Use thick lines when sectioning off the panels of your pages. You don’t want these lines to be confused for the sketch work you add when you put character-shapes and background images in your panels.
• You can use different shapes or outlines to convey emotion or sensation in your panel. For example, a character getting shocked might have his panel bordered with a zig-zag line. [7] X Research source [8] X Research source

• Remember to draw important tools or features that are part of the setting. For example, instead of suddenly drawing King Arthur holding his sword, draw the sword in the stone in the background of the previous panel.
• Include local features to set the tone. For example, if your comic takes place on an alien planet, you might draw three moons in the night sky to give the reader that impression.
• Use layers to give the impression of distance. You want to have a background, middle ground, and foreground. [9] X Research source

• Your characters might interact with each other directly, or they might set off a chain of events that influence each other. The distribution of the characters in your panels will depend upon the plot you have decided and how the characters taking part in the action.
• Remember to refer to your character sheet when drawing to understand how their bodies and costumes may interact with the environment. [10] X Research source

• If you can't convey something through dialogue, put it into narrative text. For example, you could write “Jack Smith had a chip on his shoulder all his life. And now it's time to settle that score.” above the image of Jack saying “I’ll show them all!”
• Keep distance in mind. Make the speech bubbles for the characters who are closer bigger, and the bubbles for the more distant characters smaller.
• Trim your text down to the bare necessities. Limit the space allowed for the text of each panel to a third. [11] X Research source

• If you really like the idea you’ve been developing, you could write “To be continued” and turn your comic into a series.

• Clean up your linework
• Ink your drawings
• Colorize your panels
• Add it to your portfolio or get it published

Sample Comics

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Community Q&A

• You might borrow from the seven basic plots come up with ideas for your story. These seven archetypes include: overcoming the monster, the quest, comedy, tragedy, rebirth, voyage and return, and rags to riches. [12] X Research source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• While sketching your simple comic, you should prioritize using a pencil. This way, if you decide to develop your comic into a more polished comic strip, you can do so without having to draw everything from scratch. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1

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Making a simple comic strip can be a fun and creative way to express yourself. Start by thinking up a story or dialogue you want to explore and figure out what kind of style you want to use for your drawing. When you’re ready to start drawing, break your pages into panels. Use larger panels for more important plot points and smaller panels for less important moments. You can also start with the classic 4-panel approach, dividing your page into 4 equally boxes. Sketch out your background, then add your characters. Once your images are set, add your dialogue or narrative text. To learn how to polish your simple comic, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Comic Tutorial: How to Create a Comic Strip

• by Domestika @domestika

Learn the dos and don’ts of this deceptively simple art, with cartoonist Jimmy Craig

Comic strips: those little, visual stories that make you laugh, cry, or reel back in horror. They often stick around in your mind long after you first see them, and their short, visual nature makes them ideally suited to the shareable world of social media with many making it to viral status.

You may have even seen a few comic strip memes created by cartoonist Jimmy Craig ( @jimmycraig ). His simple yet highly effective and laugh-out-loud comic strips have amassed over a million followers across his social media channels. His comic about animals, They Can Talk, was so popular it led to a published book, opportunities with leading animation studios, and a successful greeting card line.

Join Jimmy in this tutorial as he shares with you the dos and don’ts of creating your own comic strip.

How to Create a Comic Strip

Do: Fill your sketchbook with ideas

Scribble down anything and everything that comes to mind. Think of the pages in your book as scrap paper and don’t be afraid to fill it with seemingly random and unimportant thoughts.

Do: Use your sketchbook for inspiration

Look at the scribbles, doodles and comments you’ve made. Your sketchbook is ripe with inspiration for your comic strips, and undoubtedly some of your doodles may form into a more coherent idea.

Do: Remember the rule of three

The first step is to set your scene or exposition. You next want to begin creating a sense of expectation in your reader, and finally finish with a punchline.

Do: Aim to achieve a reaction in your reader

Your punchline is your opportunity to get a reaction from your reader. And a punchline doesn’t necessarily have to be funny: its purpose is to trigger an emotional response.

Do: Make sure your setup is clear

If your beginning isn’t clear to your reader, the rest of your comic strip won’t make sense. For Jimmy, it’s more important for the reader to understand the joke than to find it funny, so avoid overcomplicating your exposition with unnecessary detail.

Don’t: Work ideas out in your head

Your sketchbook is there as an aid: use it to work out ideas for your comic strip, as you may miss creative opportunities if you try and work ideas out in your head.

Don’t: Lose perspective

It’s easy to lose perspective by getting too deep into your comic strip idea, so make sure to take a break every once in a while and come back to it with fresh eyes.

Did you enjoy this tutorial? If you’d like to learn how to develop your own comic strips from start to finish, check out Jimmy Craig’s online course Comic Strip Creation: Illustrating Unique Stories .

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How to Create a Comic Strip Using Comicgen and Google Slides

You don't have to be a graphic artist to make your own comic strip. All you need is a comic generator and Google Slides.

Are you a comic fan who’s ready to get in touch with your creative side? Look no further. Gone are the days when comics were only created by comic artists; you can create comics too!

Comicgen is one of the best platforms to use to make comic strips. The website aims to make storytelling through comics easy, even if you have no experience in design. In this article, we’ll give you a detailed guide on how to create a comic strip using Comicgen and Google Slides.

How to Create a Comic Character Using Comicgen

The best way to go about creating your comic strip is to plan your comics and your storyline in advance. To create your comic character, here’s what you have to do:

• Go to Comicgen .
• Alter your character by clicking the other boxes. Here you can change the name, emotion, gender, face style, attire, pose, skin tone, and the colors of your character's clothing.
• Click on PNG at the bottom of the page to save your comic.

The best way to create comics using Comicgen is by pairing it with an illustration platform. Once you’ve created your characters on Comicgen, you can use Google Slides to create a comic strip. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open Google Slides and create a Blank presentation.
• Head to Page setup .
• Type your text directly inside the callout shape to add context.
• In the following panels, follow the same process by inserting characters, speech bubbles, images, and anything else your comic strip entails. You can also play around with presentation features in Google Slides to bring your comic strip to life.
• Click on Download as PDF , or Print .

If you don’t want your entire comic strip to have comics from Comicgen, you can spice it up by incorporating images from sites with free stock photos .

Create Your Own Comics

You don’t need technical skills to create your own comic strips; you can easily make them without any experience or graphic design skills. All you need to do is follow the above-mentioned instructions, and you’re good to go.

Comicgen and Google Slides aren’t the only tools available to help you create comics, you still have other great options to choose from.

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How to Make a Comic Strip with Storyboard That!

What is a Comic Strip?

A comic is a visual story told through images. It is a sequence of drawings, usually arranged horizontally, that are designed to be read as a story or a chronological sequence of events. Comic strips are often humorous and are usually found in newspapers and magazines. Digital comics or web comics are also found on many websites and blogs. Words are often used in a combination of onomatopoeia, narration, and speech bubbles. The images are single scenes, and changes in action or location happen by using multiple cells. Comics get their name from the word meaning “funny”, however, not all comics are humorous, some are dramatic, adventurous or deal with serious topics.

The idea of telling a story or relating a message through images is nothing new; visual storytelling is tens of thousands years old: cave paintings, Egyptian tombs, friezes on Greek temples, Chinese screens, triptychs, the Bayeux Tapestry, stained glass windows and sculpture on cathedrals, instructional images... I think you get it. For a very long time, the majority of the populace was illiterate, so they could only learn through pictures.

The medium of comics is unique because of its primary use of still images and their combination with text in a narrative fashion. Over time, technological advances have enabled author-artists to greatly expand comic creation and dissemination. Comics come in many formats, most commonly in a horizontal strip, left-right top-down grid, or a single cell. Comics are also versatile and can be read online and printed out, and can greatly aid reading comprehension for readers of any level.

Why Make Comic Strips?

Comics are excellent visual tools..

As a kid, I remember when my parents got the Sunday newspaper I would grab the "Funny Pages" immediately. They were hilarious and entertaining, but also sometimes political, educational, and informative. With the comic creator on Storyboard That, students get to let their imagination run wild making their own comic strips, while also practicing writing skills and computer skills!

Comics are especially useful for students with emerging language or reading abilities. Resistant and struggling readers are often more engaged with graphic novels because the visuals allow them to access the content more easily. Use reading and creating comics to encourage reading habits, develop decoding and comprehension, explain a process or concept, or however else you want.

Not sure how to start? Keep on reading! Our step-by-step tutorial includes simple instructions, screenshots, and examples to help you and your students become a comic strip experts in no time!

How To Make a Comic Strip

Click on any "Create a Storyboard" button to get into the Storyboard Creator .

Give your comic a name!

Click on the “Layout” button at the top of the right hand menu. This is where you will customize how many rows and columns you would like, and add a title and/or description if you would like. Click “Okay!” when you are happy with the preview.

Find the perfect scenes for the setting and background of your comic; all of our scenes are customizable! Simply drag into the cell, and edit as you wish. Look for the "Edit Scene" button on the menu! Also, check out comic layout ideas if you're feeling stuck!

Find and customize characters. Remember, characters in comic strips don’t have to make sense or be realistic, so have fun with it!

Think about your characters’ personality quirks, looks, how they speak, and what makes them unique.

Storyboard That has hundreds of people, animals, monsters, and mythical creatures to choose from, so you may want to use our “Filters” button to help narrow your search.

Drag and drop your characters into the cell and click the “Edit Pose” button to customize. You can change your characters’ expressions, hair, skin, and so much more!

Once you have edited your each character, you can resize them and place them where you want them to be in the scene.

Choose items that you would like to include in the scene; we have tons of art to choose from, and you don't have to draw a thing! You may choose from the many located in the “Items” category, or you may use the search bar to find something specific. Once you have found what you are looking for, drag it into the scene and resize as necessary.

Many of our items have image options!

Let’s add some dialogue! Click on the “Speech Bubbles” category and choose from our many speech and thought bubbles to enhance your storyline. Drag into the scene, write your dialogue, and resize as necessary.

Want to make your dialogue pop? Try using one of our sound effects, located in the “Action” category under “Speech Bubbles”!

If you have chosen to add titles and/or descriptions, this is the time to input your text!

Quick Tip: If you are copying or moving entire cells, the title and descriptions will be copied or moved as well.

Review your comic and make any changes that you see fit!

Now that your comic strip is complete, you can print it, add it to a blog, make it an animated gif, download it, or even share it as a slide presentation in the classroom! Storyboard That makes it super easy to be silly, have fun, and get creative!

Frequently Asked Questions about Comic Strips

Can i make a comic strip for free.

Yes, you can create comic strips! The best way to make your own comic strip using our comic strip template for free is to sign up for a 2 week free trial . You will have premium access to all or our pictures, examples, and layouts!

Can I use the comic generator to make a comic book?

You sure can! There are many ways to do this, but we suggest using the book maker layout while you are creating your comic book. You will love this amazing feature!

How do comic strips enhance learning?

The rise of graphic novels has created a surge in comic book and comic strip popularity in the recent years. The good news for teachers is that students don't even realize they are comprehending and learning as they read. Text, in any form, is being understood, and that's what's important.

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A one hour class on making comic strips

We’ll cover how to make a comic strip in three steps.

What is your favorite comic strip?

Parts of a Comic Strip

Word balloons, step 1: story.

Before you begin work on the art, you need the story.

Theme and Genre

Theme of your comic strip

Pick a setting and characters

Genre: Comedy, SciFi…​

Writing Daily Comic Strip

For example, let’s focus on a funny comic strip.

Gag comic is most popular

Typically 3-4 panels

Get to the punchline

Example Hoot 'N' Whoo

Story start.

Use two characters to talk to each other.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

What could you do to make this funny?

To get away from the taco stand.

Check Yourself

Is it funny?

Try exaggerating

we see a chicken crossing the road

Dog says: Why did the chicken cross the road?

we see a taco stand

Armadillo says: Duh! and points to the sign

sign says: Special Chicken Tacos

Step 2: Art

Character Design: What do your characters look like?

Sketch characters

What does the scene look like?

Scout locations.

Storyboards

Make some quick thumbnail sketches of your story.

Choosing the moment

Close up, medium shot…​

Action shot. Best if characters are doing something.

Funny reaction pose

Typically artists work at twice the printed size on Bristol board.

13" x 4" for original art

4 panels each 3-1/4" wide

3 panels each 26 picas wide

1/4" gutter size

Layout Paper

We will work at 1-1/2 times the printed size on copy paper.

Create the container for the comic strip; draw lightly.

9-3/4" wide (leave about 3/4" on each side)

Start with Words

The top 1/3 is for your words

The bottom 2/3 is for your art.

Typically the character that speaks first is on the left.

Make your letters 1/8" high

Leave 1/16" leading

Pencil in the words first, very lightly

Too many words? Go back to the writer

Words should fit nicely inside the balloons. Balloon tail points towards the character’s mouth

Refer to the thumbnails. Draw with a light touch. Get the foundation right, before adding details

Drawing Characters

Expressions

Poses: have your characters doing something.

Make it darker. Permanent marker, brush or pen

Caution About Permanent Ink

Use a clipboard or cardboard under your paper.

Water Colors, Markers: Copic, Colored Pencils

Step 3: Sharing

Sharing is the 21st century way to publish

Social Media

What app do you use to share with friends and family?

(early turn of the century sites)

Snap or Scan

Just use your phone to take a picture and

share it on Facebook or Twitter

Newspaper Syndication

King Features is one of the world’s largest syndicates.

Cover letter with your contact info.

24 daily comic strips

Put 3 or 4 strips per page

A character sheet

Physically mail them to NY, wait 8 - 12 weeks .

info: KingFeatures.com submission guidelines

Come up with a schedule: M - W - F

Keep 6 weeks ahead

Be faithful to post a comic on schedule

Make Comics

You can do it!

I’ll be around for a while, please stick around and feel free to ask questions. - Ted Bergeron

Snapsolve any problem by taking a picture. Try it in the Numerade app?