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Jun 2018

Thank you very much for the review! I had to commute to work so I will read this again over lunch.

-Lee

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.

Thank you so much! You’re review is very helpful, and I really appreciate it! I’ll check out your comic when my break comes up.

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

Sure, let me know then and I'll give you an updated view then :slight_smile:

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 :slight_smile:

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 :smiley: 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 :smiley:

The stiffness is real, but I am trying to be more dynamic with poses and more natural feel to remove that stiffness feeling :smiley:

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!

Thank you very much for the review, I'm really grateful for your time taken.. I really appreciate it. :slight_smile:
As of the watermark, due to it was my first time posting outside my website..

Here is my review:

-Art-

This look rather rough, sketch like but in a computer. Lines are cut-like shape (as in one is thrown, the other start but is off a bit from the end of the last one). There is lack of contrast, thing are either black and white and this might work in some, but in this case most of the shadow aspect appear like a black spot. I would use shades of grey to bring out more details and create more depth. I see potential in your designs and facial expression. What are you using to create your comic? (so I might recommend some programs, etc, etc).

-Writing-

I like the pacing and the different use of text (the wavy like text, gives us a feel something is wrong with the characters). Is pretty easy to keep up with what is going on, not so sure on the 'main' font mostly use. It has this feel of almost pixel and giving the story (which seem like a horror/dark one) I think a more serious font might work out.

-Paneling-

I like your paneling, there is enough space between the panels. You use mostly 4 to 5 panels per page and it doesn't make the page feel heavy. I would suggest in some parts (like the mauling one) to actually get them a bit closer, this cause a feeling of tension when most people are ready and for moments like that is actually a good feeling to give.

-Story-

Not much has happen, but I can see the seeds been planted on future events and what is to come. The mystery element on what the 'monster' is and why he is in that hospital/clinic works.

Keep up the work and hope this helps you improve :smiley:

Thank you so much! This helps a lot. (especially the pacing advice) I'm experimenting with the art style, so it may change.
I am using a fully capable program (PS CS5.5) but I'm keeping the art kind of MS Paint-esque for a kind of ugly, "cursed" look.

I would go with simply a sketch rough look instead of the MS Paint feel. I do think giving that curse 'unfinished' look works for horror. I hope to see the continued experimenting and manage to find the right feel to it :smiley:

Ah, a one joke/commentary comic. Hard to do with my usual style so I'll do as bit of a different approach:

-Art-

I am guessing you first do it via pencil and then use a marker of sort? I would suggest a really light pencil that is easy to erase once you use your marker/pen. This will omit the double line seen in 2 and 3. Since the important thing here is the joke I think the art style works, maybe have the lines be a bit more 'curve' instead of straight lines.

Also make the pages uploaded bigger, the size you use on the 2 episode is perfect, the other feel really small.

-Writing-

Some pretty nice jokes here, but I would try to move away from some stale or overuse one (the Dragon all one) and more to the ones like in 2 and 4 ones. Those where good. Also try using a smaller tip pen for the writting so is easier to read.

-Paneling-

I notice most are 3 to 4 panels (number 2 being an exception) so all I can say is to create some inbetween space between each panel just for a more clean look.

There isn't really story giving is more random jokes which is good, just mentioning why I am not doing a story part.

Just keep working on your art cause you do have some good humor material in a few of the 4 you have uploaded.

@Daknight,

Thank-you for taking time to review my comic!

-Art-

I use Felteez Pens to trace over pencil drawing. I will definitely have to start erasing after I trace over the pencil drawing. I don't know what your mean by 'curve', though.

-Writing-

I agree the Dragon Ball Z joke has been used so many times that by know its a cliche. I will not use those cliche jokes anymore. Writing with the Felteez pen is very hard due to the thick lines that it naturally has. Maybe I should use a regular pen or some other method of writing?

-Paneling-

I am still pretty new to making comics on Tapastic. So I have absolutely no idea how to make their be spaces between panels. But I notice other comics do have spacing between their comics that do make it look more professional. I will definitely have to work on making the art better and it a bit more legible.

again, thank-you for taking the time to review my comic!

By curves I mean in the shoulders part is a kind of of corner like, if you make them be more 'curve' like, it becomes more natural looking. For the writing text try a micron pen of say .05. They are really great and cost around 2 dollars in art stores. If unable to get a micron pen then a regular pen might work.

As for the space is simple, I notice you draw a line to separate the 'panels'. Instead throw two, and do them a bit apart, that creates space.

Heres mine. Review it whenever you get the chance. I greatly appreciate it if you do!

Hey, inbox_anime!

I apologize for not responding until now, but I have been busy for the last day or so.

I see that Daknight has already given you a review, but I have read through your comic and can still give you a review if that's something you're interested in!

Let me know :slight_smile:

Yes please, I'd love that. Having an extra insight will be awesome.. :slight_smile:.. Thank you very much