Making Your First Comic

Make the comic you keep thinking about.

A practical, 200+ page guide to writing your script, finding artists and getting your first comic finished.

Making Your First Comic – Complete Guide (Digital Download)

Ringo Awards Winner — Making Your First Comic, 2026 Best Comics-Related Publication

2026 Ringo Award winner

Making Your First Comic · Best Comics-Related Publication

Digital PDF

For first-time comic creators

£6.99

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What’s in the guide

From first idea to finished pages

From an idea to a comic you can publish.

Written for first-time creators, with practical advice you can put to work.

Turn the idea into a story

Find the shape of your comic and build a script that works on the page.

Work with your creative team

Understand how to find artists, communicate clearly and plan production.

Get your comic finished

Avoid expensive beginner mistakes and prepare for publishing and crowdfunding.

“This book belongs on the shelf of every aspiring comic creator… right next to Understanding Comics.”

Matthew Dow Smith

Doctor Who · Justice League Unlimited · Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Hello, I’m Matt.

Hi, I’m Matt. I make comics.

I’m an independent comic writer and publisher from the UK. Around 16 years, more than 30 issues, and plenty of lessons learned along the way. I wrote these guides to help you get started.

Making Your First Comic won the 2026 Ringo Award for Best Comics-Related Publication.

A bit more about me

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