What are the basic elements any comic needs to be consider good?

[Afrofairy96]

I want to know what are the things that most good comics seem to have in common. What are the basic story elements that need to be there. Also I am very new to comics and digital art in general so the comic I'm doing now is my first attempt. Look over my comic and tell me the what I'm doing good & what could be improved on
Link: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/unheroic-hero/list?title_no=257626

[Vortex]

Story, art, format, release dates, hype.

[elyss]

It's pretty funny to read and the art isn't too bad. I would recommend strengthening your line art. You draw a bunch of small lines to make a bigger line which isn't the most appealing. Try for a continuous line instead.

[elyss]

As for a good story, the art has to be appealing. (I'm extremely shallow that way) Next, the story has to be interesting. It doesn't have to be new or ground breaking, but has to be able pull me in and make sense. Lastly, a schedule I can count on. I've unsubbed from so many stories because of random hiatus. I don't mind if I'm told it's happening, but if it's just radio silence I pull out.

[graveweaver]

What is considered "good" varies from person to person. I'd say the most simple way to gauge a good comic is if the reader wants to actually keep reading it lol. Every reader has a different motivation: Does the story hook them, do they want to see a relationship dynamic unfold, do they just like the art, etc.

Here's what I believe you should focus on improving, mostly regarding art since I think thats my personal strong point and I'm more confident critiquing it:
-There is a lot of inconsistencies. For example, the blacks here are two different shades (really noticable when you're reading the comic):

-Areas like this are messy, there is a merit in a messy art style but this is just generally unclean because your art is breaking outside the gutter space:

-The edges in these text bubbles are incomplete

-Grammar needs improvement, I'm actually not sure what is being said here. If english is not your first language then maybe you might be able to hire an editor? (This should be: I've enchanted your necklace. If you ever want to talk, call out with your heart and I'll hear you. Okay?)

-Because of your scratchy lines, your color doesn't fill properly. It leaves it looking incomplete. I recommend focusing on more steady linework, right now you don't seem to be confident in your lineart so you're doing chicken scratch. Here's a site with a very basic overview of creating more confident lineart.

I think some of the things I pointed out here might be you spending less time on the art because I notice in earlier episodes there isn't inconsistencies in the color of the gutter space, and you fill in the color completely with no white space between the lines. Definitely slow down, and focus on creating nice clean chapters rather than just focusing on getting it out- Especially since you're on discover with no deadline!

Overall, really focus more on your grammar. I have a hard time understanding what's going on because the sentences have no commas or periods generally. And improving your artwork wouldn't hurt either, really go read that article I posted earlier about improving your linework. Look online for courses in all the basics: Anatomy, color usage, composition, expression, etc etc. I think you could improve in all areas.

It's very admirable though that you have a comic you've updated so much and are focused on improving! Keep moving forward.

[Afrofairy96]

Thank you for the advice I'm so use to sketching I'm gonna work on doing more strong confident lines.

[Afrofairy96]

Thank you for your input in the newer episode my graphic pen stop working in the middle of me doing it. I commented on that at the end of the episode in the creator notes so I had to improvise on that and use a mouse to finish some of the coloring, so that's why it wasnt as fully fleshed out as usually. I'm definitely gonna take what you say seriously and try to slow down and work on the quality over quantity but sometimes I just get worried the few subscribers I already have will leave if they wait too long for an update.

[BlueWorldComics]

Decent art, consistent upload schedule, passable premise and story... In that order.

[rmdooley]

Story that makes sense.
Art that you can tell what's going on.
Characters that are compelling.

[monotone_ink]

Appealing designs, good reader flow, and interesting scenarios

(source: The Penisman)

Notice that I haven't mentioned anything about good art.
While the examples above are definitely drawn by a good artist, notice that the art itself isn't extremely polished or professional. What matters most is that it is easy to read.

Additionally, notice how, as silly as the character designs are, there is some appeal to them, and that they reflect the nature of their personalities.

In terms of composition, it would be helpful to approach your panels like you would approach storyboarding a film--use a variety of camera angles and zooms for interesting reader flow.
For example, notice in the first page, after the girl's dialogue, there are zoomed in panels on her eyes and Penisman's head, only to draw out again on the last panel. The interaction becomes dynamic because of this one little aspect.

Seeing that this is your first comic, I think you're doing pretty well!
Art-wise, I'd suggest that you start studying the human figure--practice drawing it in its entirety, and in various angles. Additionally, you should focus on drawing environments--dynamic and descriptive backgrounds are really good for enhancing immersion!

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[OttoGruenwald]

Is it interesting? That's all it really comes down to.

[Afrofairy96]

Thank you monotone_ink, I'm also a fan of Sui Ishida too and you are right I definitely want to work on different perspectives, full bodys and backgrounds honestly I always knew I need to improve on that but hearing you say it has reassured me. Also I couldn't see the first image you upload I don't think it uploaded right it's just a blank white page.