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Seraphont @seraphont.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

a sketchy #jessa

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aidenn @qkrmwn.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

dollllll #murderdrones

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𝟅𝟈 @parfaityuri.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Here, the blueskiers can gnaw on this #murderdrones #juzi

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🌈CHEER🧁 @cheeriely.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

moar old juzi hi #murderdrones #juzi

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Jey Pawlik 🏳️‍⚧️ @ Nuit Blanche 12 Hours Comics Event! @jpawlik.com · 19/05/2026

3/4 Getting more in-depth, let's talk art, lettering, posting and printing! #Webcomics #Comic

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics, comic page. "Art" with a drawing of Jey as the Iron Giant meme where Dean yells "ART!"

"This is the good stuff, but how good does it need to be? You can draw as simple or as detailed as you'd like, but it's good to know how long a page takes you to do before you start scheduling your comic."

"What do you want to prioritize? It's great to learn to draw backgrounds, but it the comic doesn't call for it you don't have to draw a background in every panel."

This text is over top of layers of comic pages and Jey on a time limit while looking at their watch with a grimace.

A clock illustration with the text "Time Yourself. How long does it take you to make a page start to finish? If it takes you a week to finish 1 page, you probably don't want your webcomic schedule to be twice a week."

A greyscale version of the CMYK and RBG venn diagram with the text "Will your webcomic be in colour or B&W? Does colour add anything? Colour doesn't equal better. B&W can save you a lot of time (and money if you end up printing.)"

A pen on paper icon with the text "Does is better than perfect. Having a finished page is better than a page that's never good enough. Because it will never be good enough, and you just have to be okay with that."

"Fall in love with the process! You should enjoy every step of the process most of the time. Yes sometimes scripting is a slog, and sometimes sketching can feel like pulling hair. But ultimately the process of making the page should be the most enjoyable part."

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics comic page. "Lettering" with a small Jey with their arms up and out saying "Comics are art and words working together to create stories. Lettering matters just as much as the art does."

"Use neat and tidy bubbles, and use clean and clear fonts. The tidier the lettering, the better the reading experience."

Two examples of speech bubbles are show with an X over a messy crooked bubble, and a checkmark over a bubble with a clear font and clean lines.

A bubble is shown with the text "neat and tidy bubbles." in the middle and showing how far the bubble itself should be from the font. "Tip: Keep your bubbles roughly a letters width away from your dialogue." showing a letter between the font and the bubble.

"Using your bubbles can help guide the reader through the page"

An example of one of Jey's comic pages with a long arrow starting from the top left and zig-zagging through the page, hitting each speech bubble until the bottom right of the page. "Use this to your advantage!"

An illustration of an older person with a huge wall of text behind them as they tell a story from their childhood. What the text says is unimportant, and the size of it makes the reader want to skim over it anyway.

"Don't overload your page with words. 200 words MAX. Your art will take a backseat if there's too much dialogue so try showing instead of telling!"

An illustrated version of the childhood story, where a young child is running through a field, sun on their skin, wind in their hair, as they throw their school papers all about and yell "FREEDOM!"

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics comic page "Posting & Promo". Jey is walking over a string of bubbles with various social media platform logos as they say "The whole point of a webcomic is to post it on the web. You can post your comic on your own website, a comic platform, or even social media."

Jey is framed by the day box from a calendar that says Tuesday, 5. Jey holds their finger up to point at the date and says "Pick a day(s) of the week to post your pages and keep it consistent so your readers can anticipate updates. And if you need to skip an update, let your readers know!"

Much smaller, Jey is very tiny in an example of a self-hosted comic site. They look excited and are saying "Having your own website gives you full control. You won't have to worry about drastic changes without your consent, or a site going under and losing all your pages."

Now in a mobile layout, Jey is framed in a social media post with clear navigation a description and url looking like comic.platform.social and Jey says "Platforms and social media let you post your comic for free and there's a built-in audience!" but next to this, the social media site has completely changed, the image section is much smaller, the url has changed to platform.social/comic, the navigation is harder to understand and a super intrusive ad is covering the description. Jey complains "The downside is they can change, go under, or suspend your account with little or no feedback from you."

We see the same row of file folders we saw on page 3. Narration reads "Remember your folder with your 72dpi pages? Those are the pages you'll want to post online!" A mouse hovers over the folder titled "Online". Narration reads "Tip: Include a watermark and/or website link on your 72dpi pages. If your page gets reposted then folks can still find you!"

NOTE: Apologies, the ALT was too long for bluesky, full ALT can be found at https://jpawlik.com/blog/05/19/11718/

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics comic page "Printing" an illustration of an open book. "You never know if you'll want to print down the road. So here's where you're 300dpi (or more) pages will come into play."

An example image of 600dpi versus 72dpi using the same illustration. "DPI (Dots per inch) is how much information is in your image. The more DPI, the more info."

A screenshot of the colour interface in Clip Studio Paint, showing where one can find RGB, CMYK, and Gray modes. "Colour modes need to be changed depending on if you're posting online vs. printing. RBG is for online and CMYK is for print. B&W can use greyscale for all purposes!"

"Import your pages into a program like inDesign to export it as a PDF and send that to your printer of choice." A screenshot of a comic page in inDesign. "Most printers have templates or required sizes to follow so be sure to inquire about those!"

"But don't be scared to try printing your comic yourself at home! This gives you the most control over paper, look, etc."

"1. Format your pages into signatures" example of a signature with pg 2 on the left and pg 55 on the right.
"2. Print the signatures double-sided" showing a little laser printer printing out the pages.
"3. Fold the signatures" a bone folder running along the fold of the signature.
"4. Staple the signatures" a sample of where to staple the booklet.
"5. Cut off any excess" Using a ruler and an exacto-knife cutting the excess off the booklet.
"6. And you're done!" a finished home-made comic.

"Tip: Colour is way more expensive than B&W. To print a comic in colour was double the cost of the same comic in B&W!"

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Jey Pawlik 🏳️‍⚧️ @ Nuit Blanche 12 Hours Comics Event! @jpawlik.com · 19/05/2026

2/4 Let's talk about what webcomics are, how to make them, who to make them with, setup and layouts! #Webcomics #Comic

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics, comic page. "What is a webcomic?" 6 small panels show various ways people draw comic panels; steamy bubbles, speech bubbles, beat panels, hatching, sound effects, and motion.

Jey is sat at a computer and gestures to a comic page on the monitor while saying "A webcomic is a comic that you self-publish online to your own website, a dedicated platform, or social media. They're usually free to read and don't take a lot of resources to create. There's no set style or genre in webcomics so there's infinite possibilities on what kind of story you can tell."

Jey says "Webcomics can be made with minimal resources. What you use is up to you and your comfort level. One tool is not inherently better than the other, so it comes down to preference." While holding pens and a drawing display under their arm.

"You can go traditional: pencils, pens, ink, and paper" the panel shows these items next to a pros and cons list.

"Pros: tactile feel, screenless, whole comic vie."

"Cons: can be messy, harder to edit, added scanning and clean-up"

"Or you can do digital: a computer, tablet, & art programs" showing these next to the pros and cons list.

"Pros: no mess, scanning, or clean-up, infinite tools & brushes, shortcuts & ctrl-z"

"Cons: more screentime, more expensive, requires charging or electricity"

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics, comic page. "Writing & Scripts" a dip pen writes out the text "There are a few different ways you can be the artist for a webcomic, each with different levels of writing and workloads."

Three consecutive panels in a row showing the different ways to be the artist. "Co-Author Collab, when you and a co-author work together to create comics" where Jey and Max are in a high five and carrying different workloads.

Bullet points read
"Able to bounce ideas off one another"
"Shared responsibility and work load"
"Shared profits"

"Client Work, when a writer commissions you to do art for their story." Jey is shaking hands with a writer and money is being passed over.

Bullet points read
"Writer takes on everyone except for the art"
"Not much freedom"
"Paid for your labor"

"Do it yourself, when you do it all yourself." We see Jey buried in the work load of it all but giving a weary thumbs up.

Bullet points read
"You have complete freedom"
"You have to write, thumbnail., sketch, ink, colour/tone, promote and print all by yourself"

Jey gestures to two samples of their scripts and says "When scripting I use Obsidian, a text editor that allows for multiple plugins."

A thorough script is shown with the text "For professional paid work I write full scripts."

An outline is shown with the text "For personal work I just write outlines and work out dialogue on the fly."

A text written tip is at the bottom of the page that reads "Tip: Always be sure you're getting paid accordingly if you're working for or with someone else. Write up or ask for a contract and ensure you're getting fairly compensated for your work."

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics, comic page. "Setup"
"Let's talk page sizes. Where you post will effect this. Will it be on your own website, or a platform with specific requirements?"

Jey holds a piece of paper with a template on it, showing margins and bleed. "6x9 inches is one of the more common sizes for graphic novels and a good starting point. Templates can be found on the last page (or in the description of this page)"

An image showing the size different between a 6x9" @600dpi page and a 1000x1500px @72dpi image. "Even if you don't think you'll print it, it's a good idea to work in print sizes then scale your page down to post online."

"Start your page at 6x9in plus 0.125in bleed."
"If you're working in B&W set your dpi and 600."
"If you're working in colour use 300dpi."

A sample of the 6x9" template.
"Bleed, extend all splash art to this line" this points to the bleed on the template.
"Margin, where page gets cut in print" pointing to the margin lines.
"Safe zone, all important art goes here."

"Do all your art, lettering, and colouring at this size or larger." an illustration of a digital art program, showing the size of the page as 6.25x9.25" and a dpi of 600. The art is being worked on at this size.

"When you're done the art resize the page to 1000px wide and 72dpi to post online to ensure the page isn't too big for online readers."
Showing the 1000px wide comic page fitting well on a phone screen.

"Save your print pages and online pages separately in their own folders. Stay organized and it'll help you in the long run."
An illustration of different folders on a computer: Print, Ink, Online, CSP, and thumbs. The 600dpi image being put in the "Print" folder and the 72dpi image sent to the "Online" folder.

"Rule of thumb: 72dpi images you post online, 300 or more dpi is for print."

The Ins and Outs of Webcomics, comic page. "Layouts"

Four panels where Jey starts off far away and gradually gets closer until their hands are pressed up against the panel. As they get closer they say "This is a very important part of comics-- and the panel choices you make-- can change-- the reading experience!"

"Simple layouts are easier to read than complex ones. Don't make reading a chore."

Jey is giving a thumbs up beside a simple, easy to read comic page where the eye zig zags through the panels with ease.

Jey is dizzy and shrugging confused beside a complex comic page where the eye isn't sure which panel comes next.

"It's okay to reuse layouts. Don't feel like you have to do something new every. single. page."

Three comic layout examples are shown, and then the same three layouts are shown below just in a different order.

"Use gutters to your advantage to establish pacing and time."

A panel of a sunny day, with a big gutter between it and a smaller panel with a light to dark gradient, another big gutter, and a panel with the moon and stars in the night sky.

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Jey Pawlik 🏳️‍⚧️ @ Nuit Blanche 12 Hours Comics Event! @jpawlik.com · 19/05/2026

1/4 After chatting with my students this semester I was inspired to redraw & re-letter my "Ins and Outs of Webcomics" comic. A 9 page Scott McCloud-style narrative for those looking for comics-related reading material, how-to guides, or an introduction to webcomics! #Webcomics #Comic

Cover of "The Ins and Outs of Webcomics" by "Jey Pawlik". Black and white illustration with halftones of Jey, a nonbinary person with short cropped black hair and big rectangular glasses running through a panel in a comic page. The background is made up of many blank comic pages with panel layouts on them.

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skate @skateboardinz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

i like vee #dandysworld

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Xia/Uzi 👾 @zx14zs41.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

J be missing Tessa hm RECREATE CUZ IM BOREDDD #Jessa #J×Tessa #TessaJamesElliot #SerialdesignationJ #SD-J #Murderdrones

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mars @marrlix.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

sketchies #jessa #murderdrones

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mars @marrlix.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

more sketches #jessa #murderdrones #serialdesignationj

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mars @marrlix.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The boss of the mafia group "Elliott" #murderdrones #tessaelliott #mafiaau #murderdronesart

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mars @marrlix.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

A bit inspired by "Full Company" on AO3 ig #murderdrones #serialdesignationj #vuzi #nuzi #juzi #envy #oilrose

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echocupid.bsky.social @echocupid.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Cassandra Bloom, a teen psychic with not much to do. She follows her heart instead of her mind, its no wonder why she ended up standing by Howard's side. The question is will her powers help her survive the night? #theislandofdoctormorose #originalcharacter

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Maddie the Strange @onecooldude82.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Howard didn't take the divorce well #theislandofdoctormorose #tiodmgame

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Maddie the Strange @onecooldude82.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Victor is sick of his dad and his dumb rock #theislandofdoctormorose #tiodmgame

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◇◆ GEMLIGHT_074 ◆◇ @gemmygem07.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I decided to actually animate my voice claim for Ophelia It's technically two voices, but they're characters voiced by the same person, so thought it worked because one is more serious than the other! The voices are Jane from Tarzan and Lady Eboshi from Princess Monokone! @tiodmgame.bsky.social

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◇◆ GEMLIGHT_074 ◆◇ @gemmygem07.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Repost from my tumblr The silly man who witnesses the horrors Now that I know of this game I'm legally obligated to create fanart, it's the law ⁽ᴬˡˢᵒ ʸᵉˢ, ᵈᵉᵛ ᵗᵉᵃᵐ, ᵗʷᵃˢ ᴵ ᵗʰᵉ ᵒⁿᵉ ʷʰᵒ ˢᵃᶦᵈ ᶦᵈ ᵍᶦᵛᵉ ᴴᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵃ ˢᵐᵒᵒᶜʰ⁾ #theislandofdrmorose

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◇◆ GEMLIGHT_074 ◆◇ @gemmygem07.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

I'm on a roll today- The hyperfixation sure is strong today, huh! @tiodmgame.bsky.social #theislandofdoctormorose

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croco-2302.bsky.social @croco-2302.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Resets after resets, playback after playback. With each respawn, Phillip's face fades from Howard's memory. Yet, the ultimate goal remained, "Find him. Save him." But, how can you save a person whose features you can't recall? Little hc lol @tiodmgame.bsky.social #theislandofdoctormorose #tiodm

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xwanderlxstx.bsky.social @xwanderlxstx.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

thanks guys for the immense support here, as a special treat have a Howard! exclusive to this platform too // #theislandofdoctormorose

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🎭 Samsa/Micha ☀️ @poobit-pespillo.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

#theislandofdrmorose Dr Howard donation request for lorablackmane

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Maddie the Strange @onecooldude82.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I like the idea that Phillip grew the bread so Howard would stop calling him nicknames like "babyface" lol #theislandofdoctormorose #tiodmgame

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echocupid.bsky.social @echocupid.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

"Who is this curious child in the wild pastels?" She follows Howard, giving prophecies of the unseen! Cassandra maybe young but she is no man's fool! She won't be the doctor's tool! I tried my best to make her drawn in the artsyle of the game. #theislandofdoctormorose #OriginalCharacter #art

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Maddie the Strange @onecooldude82.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

#theislandofdoctormorose #tiodmgame This is how it went right?

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