Create Your Own Comic Book!

For kids

Want to make your own comic book? It's fun and easy! Learn how to write a story, draw pictures, and put it all together. Get ready to be a comic book creator!

What You'll Need

• Paper (lots of it!)
• Pencils and erasers
• Markers or colored pencils
• A ruler (optional)
• A stapler (optional)

Let's Make a Comic Book!

1. Plan Your Story: What will your comic be about? Think about your characters, what happens in the story (the plot), and where it takes place (the setting).
2. Divide the Pages: Fold your paper in half to make a booklet. Decide how many pages your comic will have.
3. Draw the Panels: Use a pencil and ruler (or just a pencil) to draw boxes on each page. These are your panels. They show the different scenes of your story.
4. Draw the Pictures: Draw the pictures in each panel. Make sure the pictures match your story!
5. Write the Words: Add speech bubbles and captions to your pictures. These tell the story. Make sure your words are easy to read!
6. Color It In: Use markers or colored pencils to color your comic. Make it bright and fun!
7. Staple It (Optional): If you want, staple the pages together to make a book. Ask a grown-up to help!

Comic Book Tips!

• Start Simple: Don't worry about making it perfect. Have fun!
• Use Action Words: Words like "POW!" and "ZOOM!" make your comic exciting.
• Practice Drawing: The more you draw, the better you'll get!
• Read Comics: Read lots of comics to get ideas.

Troubleshooting

My drawing isn't good! Don't worry! Everyone starts somewhere. Keep practicing. Try drawing simple shapes first.

I don't know what to write! Start with a simple story. Maybe a funny moment from your day, or a dream you had.

You did it! Now you're a comic book creator. Keep making comics and have fun telling your stories! Maybe you can even share your comic with your friends and family.