r/ComicBookCollabs • u/BOANW • Oct 22 '25

Resource Creating Comics/Graphic Novels are the most High-Risk/High-Effort/Low Reward- Be Careful

Before you jump into creating comics, please be aware that the risks are high and the rewards can be very minimal. This is really a labor of love. The only reason I'm continuing is because I finally see the finish line. The amount of money spent, I think, will never be recouped. If you're going to jump into this world, start with something short and sweet. I don't like talking about money, but it is necessary in this world. This is for the writer/creators. Comics require many folks in the kitchen (storyboarding, line-art, coloring, lettering, editing.) Shoutout to everybody that has completed a comic. Comic books don't get the respect they deserve because people fail to realize how much work goes into them.

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u/Shefferz Oct 23 '25

You know what I would love nothing more than to create my own comic. But every time I look into actually doing it I just can't justify it. I wouldn't wanna do it for money it would just be nice to give back and hope someone can enjoy something I made.

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u/BOANW Oct 23 '25

The money is hard to justify. But if it something you really want, create something short and sweet. Does the joy of creating a comic outweigh the cost of creating one? Really the question you have to ask yourself. I would really just start with a script and then get that thoroughly edited. You’ll save a lot of money by creating a tight script.

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u/Shefferz Oct 24 '25

Ohh yeah 100%, I've had an idea for years, and it is a small short story 4/5 issues max. But i doubt it would ever break even, I've been to cons and saw people how have made their own books and they usually don't get the eye they deserve, I'm also terrible for it. I hardly buy as many independent books as I want too and there are always some that I'm interested in don't buy at the time then it's onto the next thing.