Aaaw, thank you so much for the amazing review! I’m trying to improve my lineart and backgrounds, and I have started using a lettering font in the next chapter, the thing s that I don’t have time to edit all the other pages XD.
I’m super flattered about the character thing, one of my goals is to show more instead of just telling and if you think that about Flare it seems that I’m on the good path.
Thanks again!!!
@A-weird-girler Ah ok, got it xP We all have those kind of mistakes (I wish I could change the background in my first ones, but it would mean to just redraw everything xP)
@Chita Nice, look foward to those changes then Glad you went with font lettering
I open this awhile ago and was more in a 'review for review' but in all honesty I just wanted to review other peoples work and not necessary get mine review as well. I wouldn't mind a review, but is not needed for me to review yours I just want to help people out, specially now with the contest going on around webtoons and tapas!
@Daknight Seeing your last response, feel free to review mine.
I'm very new to writing/drawing comics and your critique is welcome!
(reads right to left)
Here is my review:
-Art-
The story seem like it be a bit more battle/adult like yet the art feel chibi format in a way. Nothing bad with that by the way, but I think most that will read action/battle like story might expect a different style of art. Still not suggesting for you to change art style, this one was more of an opinion.
I would consider using variety of line thickness, usually the outline of character and important thing is thicker, the inside lines a bit less to distinguish and create some depth. This will also help with distinguishing the background and characters, more so giving your comic is in a grayscale format.
Giving that I am loving the variety of backgrounds and the variety of perspectives views, it feel likes we are indeed moving around the city towards a location.
Another tip is regarding battle and movement, try to use more speedlines to created the illusion of movement and to bring attention to a special place (say when throwing a punch, highlight the punch being thrown, etc).
-Writting-
I like the flow of text you have, is easy to follow what is suppose to be next that you read (natural order). This are the first chapters so a lot of text is normal to created the setting, lore and of course to get to know the characters. You didn't overwhelm with text as you space it out well, so continue doing that. Your font selection is also good, is easy to read!
-Paneling-
I like the amount of panels you have, I would space them out a bit more (at least the one below as the one that are more continuation like from the last are perfect side to side). This gives them a bit of breathing room and is easier to focus on each one when reading and will allow you to control the speech bubbles a bit better.
-Story-
I am liking the setting and world building the first two chapter introduce as well as the undermine parts of creo people being seeing as 'bad' but not said outright. Great first battle to give a glimpse about the powers and why some people can become valkyries. Is just starting out so not much that can be said, but it has a promising start and interesting lore around it
Hope to keep seeing more and keep the good work!
Mine is really long, one page short of 400. If that's too long then you can try review the later parts (maybe part 6 or 7).
While you're not requiring a review back, I won't feel right if it's just me on the receiving end. Since you're gonna learn about my characters if you review it, then I can ask them to do their own reviews for your comic. It will be a lot different to usual reviews and if you did learn about my characters then their review will make sense. ^u^
Here is it!
-Art-
I see your art is constantly evolving chapter by chapter in a good way and of course you use a lot of different style depending on what is been address. Love the contrast of grey dark on the big brother as if carrying a huge problem and constant worry to the color fill little brother without a care in the world (even when he had a troubled childhood). This contrast is nice, as well as the part on the 'nightmare' like feel in the last two chapters.
I am not sure on the lines sometimes, they feel incomplete while other they are complete in the same frame, so can't put it as it being part of the different art style. I think completed lines would work best, but otherwise really interesting and good style.
-Writing-
I normally say to use font...but the hand writing like style actually works the best with your story and art. A plus that is easy to read as well actually. I like how easy is to follow the text and there isn't an over abundance of text either. They are straight to the point even when the subject matter is actually quite heavy you let the art 'speak' the rest of the details which is really good.
-Paneling-
This all close up panels work giving the story actually, I haven't seen a none tense moment so having all the panels so close to each other or there actually being no gap work in giving a 'no breathing' feeling cause of all the tension.
If there is ever a non tense more normal moment I would suggest spacing those panels out to keep the tension feeling for when those tense moments return.
-Story-
This is a rather heavy story with a lot...a LOT of under tone spread around. You are managing this perfectly with the variety of colors (completely grey for past), color for the little brother, grayish colors for the brother and his worries. Is great to use the art itself to help the story and not just use text. I would try to add some more normal moments in between instead of constant tension/worry/problem to make them feel more impactful in the long run.
Hope to see more as it actually pretty great overall. As for in return, check out my comic and comment would be more than enough (no need to review).
I'll check the first 2 episodes and then the last 5 just to compare and review it that way!
-Art-
Quite the improvement in art, lines are more smooth and colors are better. The first chapters look a bit blocky (as if upload was hurt by compression or something). The last one are great in that department. I like the variety of characters and the different angles used constanly.
I went and check a 'racing' one since is one of the important part and...I would use speedlines instead of blur effect for moment. I like the trail effect in some of the panels...but I would suggest checking some of 'Initial D' for how movement of races is done there. Use the street and trees to give a feeling of movement and speelines, blur sometimes doesn't work.
-Writing-
I read various one to see the style among other things. I like the font you use and you have the correct amount of text (love the 'dream one with the whole 'Did I pee myself' thing...which we all know what really happen xP). I can't comment much here since I haven't read everything. One thing I notice from random picking is that I never see someone explain rules, concept among other things to help reader (and new readers) understand more the racing aspect. I know most of the things, but some people might not know what a lap run is or pole-position.
I did like the one where the explain the car change among other things, more little details like that help new readers that like the drama get in touch with the racing aspect might help.
-Story-
I can't comment much here since I haven't read it fully, but what I read I like the school of racing aspect and I see you have quite the cast of characters and their interactions with each other.
Okay, was able to get some time to fully read your review.
Your advice is really helpful - especially in regards to the art.
I'll try to apply your tips about varying the thickness of the lineart and adding more speedlines, etc and focus on applying those to the next chapter. Action scenes are still pretty hard for me to storyboard and draw, but I'm sure I'll improve there as well.
Thanks again for taking the time to review; after I finish a few more chapters I'd like to get your input again.
-Lee
well, I don't want to be rude by only asking for a review so I'll review your comic first.
Art: I did notice that the art has improved quite a bit, however the thing that threw me off were the proportions. I could be wrong, but it seems like you don't really draw bases before drawing people (no offense). the arms also change length quite a bit, and the characters look pretty stiff. on the other hand, the lineart has gotten a lot cleaner and smoother, and the color and shading is well done.
Writing: ok, so there's a lot if typos in the dialogue. you should probably proofread that. otherwise, the scripting is pretty good
Paneling: I don't have anything to say about the paneling other that it's really good. I also like how the speech bubbles go out if it.
Story: the writing for your comic is clear and not confusing, and it wasn't boring either. I'd say the plot is good as well.
ok, sorry that was so long. I'd appreciate it if you reviewed my comic
I have a review for you!
Art: Wonderful improvement of line quality as the series moves on. The color palette and background quality are also improving. Keep it up! If you want to improve further, I’d recommend some figure drawing practice with people in person, quickposes.com, or even screencaps from movies/TV. This will help you loosen up your poses for a more natural feel, and make it easier for you to handle poses with irregular motions or perspectives.
Writing (+Story): You have no shortage of effective gags. However, I sometimes have trouble understanding them. Having someone proofread, or having a spellchecker review your scripts will help with both comprehensibility and professionalism.
(P.S. Think about what’s keeping your readers hooked! What motive do they have to return to read the next page? Place that carefully so that it’s timed close to the “page turn,” and people can’t help but go on)
Paneling: Your panel compositions have improved greatly since your first page, especially your handling of complex dialogue. As many artists caution, I will as well: make sure none of your curves are tangent to your straight lines, especially the panel borders. Your text is well-wrapped within the balloons, but I think it would benefit you to close your gutters just a little, so you can have more space to work.
Here’s my (infant) series. If you have any advice, I’d love to hear it!
Thank you and happy improvement!
I know you ask thefalsevyper but I'll do the review as well just in case.
-Art-
I am not so sure on the huge watermark. They distract to much when reading or checking it out. Outside of that I think the art fits the story, it feels gritty and rough. Love the various background you have, from ancient like city up to modern times, quite a nice variety and quite easy to distinguish each one.
I notice that after a few episode it becomes a grey tone style instead of color and I actually think it works better that way and when color does appear it makes them pop out even more. I could see the on-going improvement in term of line-art as chapter progress (the line being more solid and more smooth). I would play with the thickness, I think it parts the line might be a bit to thick. In shadows try not to go completely black, it feels like I am missing part of details from the shadows being so dark and abundant.
-Writing-
There is a LOT, A LOT of text on the first chapters. It can be a bit overwhelming as a lot of important information is thrown at you super fast. This can be work around with some paneling, but that will be left for the next segment. I do like the world building it sets up and it being a very important part of the overall story. I suggest trying to minimize the amount of text as it can be daunting to some readers, or spread it out a bit more so is easier to digest as one moves from panel to panel.
-Paneling-
You should try spacing out the panels, there is barely any breathing room between panels. The beach scene seem a more calm scene compare to the other, but it can be hard to tell cause panels keep the same style through out the story. If you space out those panels it provides a more relax feel and is easier to read as text wouldn't be so closed together.
Try taking advantage of the vertical format of webcomics. Even if done in a comic like format paneling spacing is crucial and the 'page turn' method can be well use there.
-Story-
You got a lot of backstory that is really intriguing and a well set out lore! I like the mix of fantasy with the present, most story stick to one setting (fantasy/medival or sci-fi/future/present). Is a nice welcome mix that I think you have a lot of ways it can go!
I do like the constant improvements and I hope to see it continue improving.
Thanks for the review You aren't wrong on the bases, I used to, but is taking to long and I was getting less panels done. I am slowly using the head method to try and keep proportions correctly. There is no offense in giving your opinion at all
The stiffness is real, but I am trying to be more dynamic with poses and more natural feel to remove that stiffness feeling
Here is my review of yours!
-Art-
Your color are really good. They pop, but not in a bad way, simply that they feel quite alive. They are simple but really good. Your characters design are also great, love the main villain, she is perfect in her role from her look and way she talks!
Is clear you keep improving (outside of the jump you mention in the disclaimer). Your lines become thick giving good difference between background and characters. You make great use of various effects (glow, transparecy, blur).
I do notice blur is the only thing you seem to use for movement, I would try some speed lines,for example: the running in the forest. character has some 'trails' but the background is just a blur, if you add some lines to the floor it makes the movement a bit more pronounce.
-Writing-
Another great improvement area, at first many of the I where in small case among other errors. I'll say that the bubble position on the last one feels a bit off. Usually one reads in a zig-zag pattern (top-left to right then move to bottom-left to the right), but this one is in an arc pattern (took me reading it twice to notice). This is the only instance though, the rest was easy to follow and read.
I really like the various bubbles and fonts use depending on the characters!
-Paneling-
I think you should really try spacing the panels more, I notice there is barely any room between panels. This helps in the pacing and of course it helps when moving from one scene to another (as in when a transition happens). I do like the amount of panels you have per update, just think that if you space them out a bit more it be easier to follow the sequences of moment and the importance of some panels over other (I know we all love each panel we work on...but some just have greater importance to the story).
-Story-
You created a great visual villain and great emphasis on her which works really well. The story is moving at a great pace and the mirror's mystery is still in play giving us reader more interest on what will happen next!