How to Make a Comic Book Online

Personalize an Archie's Comic Cover

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Comic books or “graphic novels” are more than just a simple line drawing and dialogue balloons. This traditional form of entertainment has reached new heights with more dramatic artwork and story lines. Whether you are a pre-teen in love with the Archie’s gang, or an adult addicted to horror comics, nearly everyone can appreciate the skill and talent involved in this type of publication. Want to try your hand at making your own comic book? The Internet offers plenty of ways kids of all ages can get involved!

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Computer with Internet connection
Color printer
Good quality paper to print onto

Step1

Let your kids do the work. Scholastic Canada offers the chance to personalize a free Captain Underpants comic that young computer users can do with your permission. Simply insert some personal information and your computer will do the rest! Fun and free for kids to do quickly and share with friends. Fun! See link below.

Step2

Personalize a comic with the Archie’s gang! Nothing is more wholesome than the antics of Archie, Veronica and Betty. Go to the Archie’s link below and you can personalize an Archie’s comic, or comic book cover! Free and easy.

Step3

Go to Marvelkids.com to create your own superhero! Sure, it’s not a full-fledged comic book, but what could be more fun than to create your very own graphic novel hero? You can easily piece together your hero with multiple selection options and even email him or her to friends! A great activity for summer or rainy days. See link below.

Step4

Buy and download the software program Comic Book Creator. This is an award winning product that let’s you create comic book after comic book, personalized for family and friends, or made from your own terrific graphic novel storyline. This is the gift that keeps on giving. Well worth the initial cost.

Step5

Head to Stripcreator.com to make a comic book three panes at a time. Here you can select characters and backgrounds, type in dialog and save and print your comic. It’s free and simple enough for young ones to try out with Mom or Dad.

Tips & Warnings

Many of these are great activities to do with your kids and challenge their imaginations. Print out their creations and decorate their room or start up a home newsletter!