Joe Sergi Steps of Comic Book Creation The ideaBonnie and the Beast Bonita and the Creature gives a new spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast story Bonnie lives with her father in a quaint village bookshop where she spends her time reading fairy tales But when she meets the Creature h ID: 513236
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Author/Comic Book Writer
Joe SergiSlide2Slide3
Steps of Comic Book CreationSlide4
The idea—Bonnie and the Beast
Bonita and the Creature gives a new spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast story. Bonnie lives with her father in a quaint village bookshop where she spends her time reading fairy tales. But, when she meets the Creature, her life is forever changed. Applying what she learned in her books, she does not judge the Creature and agrees to accompany him to his
castle. Unfortunately
, she is too trusting, which gets her into trouble. Slide5
The ScriptSlide6
The Script
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PANEL ONE:A monstrous beast-like creature dressed in Spanish gentlemen’s attire (See photo reference from Zorro) stands on the side of the forest path, his foot trapped in a hunters trap. Despite his
monstrous appearance, there should be a benevolent quality to him.1. CAPTION:Then one day, Bonita met someone in the forest who would change her life.2. CREATURE:Please, don’t be afraid. I am stuck and cannot get home to my castle.
PANEL TWO:BONITA approaches the CREATURE. She looks down at its leg.Slide7
PANEL TWO:
BONITA approaches the CREATURE. She looks down at its leg.
3. CAPTION:Bonita had read enough books not to judge someone by their Appearance.4. BONITA:
I’m not afraid. What happened to you?The ScriptSlide8
PANEL THREE:
Close up of the CREATURES leg, it is trapped in a bear trap. A small latch can be seen behind
the trap.5. CREATURE: OPI was walking home and got caught in this trap. But, my paws are too big to undo the latch.
Please help me.The ScriptSlide9
PANEL FOUR:
BONITA reaches down and unhooks the trap. The CREATURE watches with a grin.
6. CAPTION:Bonita reached down and did as she was asked.7. BONITA:
You should be more careful, dear sir.The ScriptSlide10
The Character DesignSlide11
The Character DesignSlide12
ThumbnailsSlide13
The ArtSlide14
The Art Pencils vs. InksSlide15
The Art--ColorsSlide16
The Art--ColorsSlide17
The Art--ColorsSlide18
LetteringSlide19
LetteringSlide20
LetteringSlide21
LetteringSlide22
FirefliesSlide23
FirefliesSlide24
Putting it all togetherSlide25Slide26
PrintingSlide27
So you want to make comics
Education.
Comic Book Conventions.Just do it.Slide28
Questions?