Did your family know you're making a web comic? (Answered)

[faisalhussein394]

My entire family knew, most of them are advising me that it is waste of time while others just ignored it. But when I get a job as a graphic designer, they mostly gave up on trying to prevent me from doing my comic and the rest still ignored for the most part.

If you want to know my comic, it's called Mukhtar, a medieval fantasy comic with middle eastern influence, mythology, and more. If you're not interested in world building, and lore of the nine factions of Araby, you can skip from episode 5 to 40 and focus on episode 41 which is the continuing story of page 4:

Mukhtar | Tapas

[AmandaJ-art]

My mom is the only one that knows that I have a comic. She doesn't know what it's about though.

I don't want anyone to read it, but it won't be the end of the world if they do. They support everything that I do.

[CurryXSake]

My family knows that I'm making a webcomic; they just don't read it XD. They seem okay with it though. My webcomic is relatively lighthearted and they saw me worked on an episode every now and then. They just said to not forget about my studies and they are fine with what I do as long as it's nothing too intense.

[Kajaysee]

No one in my family knows that I'm making a web comic. They know that I like drawing stuff and that I'm pretty much drawing everyday, but not about what I'm doing online. They're very supportive of me, so it won't be a big deal when they find out. I'll tell them eventually, but not anytime soon. I'm willing to bet that they'd be impressed with all that I've done outside of their knowledge. Though, I'm pretty much the only artist in my whole family, so I'm sure they'll be happy with whatever I end up doing as long as I'm happy, which I very much am! (And as long as I finish school too)

[Adriano]

My folks aren't interested in comic books. But when I paint something on a canvas, they do

[Zak]

My parents know I draw comics. My mum knows I'm making one. I don't know if they read it. My dad is usually supportive of my drawing stuff since he wants me to do drawing for a living however he more so wants me to do things like draw cars or idk, car decal for mechanics since mostly my town I live is in mine workers and/or mechanics and not much going on in terms of the arts.

My mum has told me some kids want to read some comics and send some my way to read it but it's very often. That or she shows me off to family to say "I'm the famous son who draws" because my sibilants are in jail, on drugs or doing something normally illegal and that I haven't done any of that. Sooo yeah.. ^^'

[DualDragons]

Yeah, some family members know. Especially my brother, parents and grandparents.
My brother actually acts as a amateur editor, questioning every move and decision I make xd

Also that's horrible! I would get really mad if my parents burnt my physical comics.

[humhumsong]

@teacup_creations yes, people always thought us holed up in the room, taking a nap or being a lazy person but we are actually catching our dream. And that's kind of sad.

@magnavarra wow you made a song? I guess you have different kind of talents in yourself

@summermcallen thanks for the advice! I tried to give hints to my brother first instead of my mom because she is a bit emotional. She's the one who burned that comic after all

@Kura yeah it is really painful. I cried begging like "don't burn it! " but they ignore it and said "it just a comic, why do you need to cry?". After that happened, I have been really careful at hiding my drawing

@faisalhussein394 you must have been gone through for that, I hope people will treat you better. Pstt: I subscribed your comic!

@AmandaJ-art what a nice family. I wish mine was supportive like yours <3

@Kajaysee Yeah, as long as you're happy! That's the goal in life!

@Adriano that's absolutely beautiful! No wonder they
are interested!

@Zak take care of yourself, just be happy on what you do. I believe you will be a successful person someday

@DualDragons your brother is so nice, I only can ask my proofreader to be my editor since she's the only person I can talk to in real life

[magnavarra]

Yeah I am making a music related webtoon and I write lyrics and make songs out of them - currently there are 2 songs and I am working on next two

[M.ComicFan]

My parents know I'm making a webcomic. Much like with everyone else, I haven't actually told them that much about it, but they know I'm making it. I think my dad would prefer if I actually print it, but I can't really do that since it costs so much; so this is my next best option.

[AmandaJ-art]

Amazon kindle direct publishing is free. You can try publishing it there. Only if you are over 18 though!

[Badmusic]

I feel bad about your comic being burned, I hope you'll reach a point when you can handle doing your comics without any fear of someone might found out about them.. it's sad to hear. I never shared my work with my family, I used to ask them to read my short stories when I got them published online long time ago, but I Notice they're so judgy! like "you shouldn't write that" or "talk about that," so when I start making comics, I wanted to keep'em only to myself and people who's will read online.

[sushy00]

They know now, but I used to keep it all a secret. Personally I would prefer it if they don't know because then I feel more 'free' in drawing what I draw. Now I have to keep in mind they may be reading it.

[NickRowler]

My family does know I make comics however I don’t let them read it because my parents are super harsh and might not be happy with how rude or gay some of the characters are. I think they think my comics are something inoffensive like Mutts. I don’t want to tell my siblings because they will just tell my parents.

I’m fine showing my stuff to strangers because I don’t have to deal with them IRL.

[M.ComicFan]

Actually, I meant publishing physically; like as an actual comic book printed on paper.

[LadyN]

My mom knows of my comic, but doesn’t know it’s online and posted on the internet. Same for some of my other stories. She just thinks it’s me drawing because why not. On the other hand, my dad doesn’t. Funny since he’s more supportive of my art and writing then my mom is. Feel bad for not telling him about my webcomic. More of my friends know of my story than them.

[AmandaJ-art]

It's a print on demand service so it is an actual comic book that is printed on paper

[M.ComicFan]

I see, is it expensive?

[Shanny8]

My family knows I make a webcomic, but it's not like I'm dying to share it with them. If they wanna read it, all they have to do is ask, and I'll tell them where to find it...they also know I print & sell my comics at conventions.

[AmandaJ-art]

I think you can buy your comics for the base price (The price that costs to make it)

It's free to post them there though. You just have to make sure you format the pages correctly for printing purposes. There are many tutorials online.