What Is A Web Comic? #
A web comic is a comic strip or story shared online. It combines images and text in panels and can be funny, dramatic, or experimental.
Why Choose This Format? #
Web comics are perfect for humor, character-driven stories, and experimental storytelling. They’re easy to share widely and often build communities of readers around niche interests.
What You Might Learn #
- Strengthen illustration and storytelling skills.
- Learn digital publishing practices.
- Experiment with pacing and narrative structure.
- Build a project that can be serialized and updated over time.
General Process #
- Choose your story: A retelling of a myth, a slice-of-life story, or comedy sketch.
- Draft your script and panels: Write dialogue and sketch layouts.
- Create digital artwork: Use drawing tablets, Procreate, Photoshop, or free tools like Krita.
- Assemble the comic: Arrange panels into strips or pages.
- Publish online: Post on social media, a blog, or platforms like Webtoon.
Accessibility Considerations #
Use high-contrast colors.
- Pick readable fonts and sizes.
- Add alt text if sharing digitally.
See our Accessible Visual Design guide for more in-depth information.
Resources #
Get Support #
Book an appointment with a consultant at the DKC. We would love to help you with your web comic project!
Guides #
Here are some guides that could help you on your journey:
- Getting started with graphic design guide
- Free media resources guide for free fonts, illustrations, and photos
- Getting Started with Choosing a Digital Project
Software #
- Krita
- MediBang Paint
- Procreate
- Canva
Spaces & Equipment Available #
- Microsoft Surface Studio computers to aide in digital drawing located in the DKC
- Drawing tablets for checkout at the DKC
Examples #
Student Created #
- LosingCTRL – by Liam & Gene
- Cassandra webcomic – by Tenley Ward
Updated by Shannon Hauser 09/18/25