hi guys! this is a comic i made for a final in my comics in literature class. we had to do a research paper on a topic we’d discussed in class and then accompany it with a comic with a relevant subject. my paper was about hyper-sexualization of women in comic books, but i decided to broaden it out here as well as personalize it and make myself the subject and discuss something i’ve been subjected to in the convention circuit and on the internet as well as thousands of other women, as well as give a cue to thought about how the comic book industry as well as the video game industry and even just media in general (all of which are male dominated) push such ridiculous pressures onto girls and women.
also, it feels kind of silly to have to add this since i hope it’s obvious, but i am very aware that there are men that don’t subscribe to this attitude, and am incredibly grateful that these issues are brought to light to people other than the ones that are subjected to it.
anyway haha i have literally been staring at this for 9 hours i don’t even know which direction is up anymore. thanks for reading!!!
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Hi anon!! Y’all helping me procrastinate at work very much today 8D Here are some clearer photos of the pens at the time of purchase: EasyTip CocoIro
Depending on the type of book I’m making, I’ll draw on everything ranging from my moleskine to printer paper to actual comic paper since all the files are edited/compiled digitally anyway I don’t really care what I draw things on haha XD As for printing, it differs for everyone I think—some people who do EVERYTHING by hand will sometimes send their files in to printers by regular mail but most (read: 100% of everyone I know) people send digital files now (since most of them draw their comics 100% digitally), the file type/method differs from service to service. I can only afford to print using services because I’m currently living in Taiwan, where doujin events happen WEEKLY, so printing services are cheap and fast—otherwise I’d just print/bind all my books myself, which leads me to my next point:
If you’re looking into making doujinshis self-publishing is a great place to start! The girls over at LoveLoveHill are very experienced self-publishers and have made a BUNCH of really great guides on getting started on making your own zines/doujins!
For your reference:
Planning Your Project
Presenation on doujin-making and self-publishing
Preparing Your Comic For Print
Bookbinding 101 - staplers!
Compiling Files in InDesign Pt2
Process - inks to print-ready!
Printer resource
Guide to risograph printing
What’s better? Greyscale or Bitmap?
How To Print Interior PagesIf any of these helped, let the LLH collective know! They’re the most helpful and supportive group of/for self publishers I know :)
