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Aug 2024

Hello! I'm new ish here, but I have a web comic, it's called Verledis. It's kinda slice of life-y, revolving around my characters just interacting with one another ( i know, descriptive). I started writing it when I was 15 so the starts really rough but I'd like some feedback. It's no longer my main project anymore as I'm working on another comic that I have yet to publish on tapas/webtoon. (the prologue isn't done)

I also would know for tips to not get discouraged with view to like and comment ratio. Honestly I have like 150 or something subscribers for Verledis on Webtoon but I don't get much engagement, i know it's partially because of algorithmic stuff + people things but it's really discouraging. so any advice on how to deal with that?

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I love the art! The foundational stuff looks really great, I would maybe recommend adding grayscale or hatching to add some dimension, especially since the comic is in black and white (or at least the beginning was, I see that you add color in some chapters). At the very least, it's important to use values to your advantage but tbh your art is in a great spot already

While slice-of-life episodes are fine for some people, there has to be at least some sort of introduction to hook people onto WHY they should care about your characters. Granted, I only read the first few chapters before hopping around but I felt there was too much context missing and not a lot of grounding aspects to grasp readers into a convo. Also, the conversations feel a little stilted? Maybe it's because its a slice of life but I don't get the sense of depth with these characters (most likely because they have established relationships and can speak in a certain way with each other)

I will say, I've been giving these critiques with the idea of having a cohesive comic in mind, but as I'm hopping around and looking at things, Verledis really reads more as an art book than a comic. This isn't a bad thing btw!! I think it's just important to remember that tapas is a mainly a comic and novel site, so people will come here for some sort of story to follow. This aspect will probably help settle your feelings about the view to like/comment ratio. Maybe you'll have more engagement with your other main project esp since your art is strong and I'm assuming you have a story/plot for readers to latch onto.

Please take my words with a grain of salt, I'm by no means a professional and I'm actually slacking off at work rn so I couldn't be super thorough but please feel to reach out with any specific questions or anything if you'd like me to look at specific things!

Thank you for responding! I'll definitely keep your feedback in mind. The prologue definitely lacks a cohesive story and in my following projects I've tried focusing more, on and trying to establish everything needed and provide a story even if it's a slice of life, but I have a long way to go still!

Thank you for reaching out it really does mean it a lot!

I looked at the first episode and I saw no reason to continue reading. The art is fine but there is no story. You have lots of quiet panels that tell nothing, and doesn't introduce a story. The characters look a little too alike to separate them. Maybe you change later on in the story, but the first episode should hook you like Delladz said above. I know this feels harsh, but I think you need to hear a reason that isn't sugar coated. If later on you found a story for these characters in this comics, maybe think of starting over and start with that. Starting over is not a bad thing.

Ah yeah i understand, thank you for the criticism even if it is harsh. I do agree with you.

Thank for even giving it a read, even if you wouldn't continue, I really do appreciate the advice.