Storytelling Process
There are many ways for a writer/artist team to collaborate. Historically, the most popular method is the full script (with final dialog and panel-by-panel scene descriptions), while Stan Lee/Jack Kirby/Steve Ditko perfected what later became known as the "Marvel Method" where the artists worked with plot synopses or casual conversation.
Page Builder
- Artist writes and draws directly on the Page
- No Script, Layout or concern for Page Count
Panel Builder
- Artist decides what each Panel should look like independently (accounting for Copy and Art), with no regard for Page Design
- Artist puts planned Panels on a Thumbnail page (adjusting the Copy placement), deciding Page Design as you go along
- Artist applies this Process one page at a time, with no regard for Page Count or Pacing
Full Script
- Writer creates a Full Script, with Page/Panel descriptions, keeping track of Page Count and Pacing
- Artist thumbnails entire story, accounting for Copy and Art
Marvel Method
- Writer creates a Plot Synopsis
- Artist thumbnails entire story, indicating preferred placement of Copy
- Writer adds Copy to the finished Pencil art
Design Method
- Artist or Writer makes a Page Layout
- Artist fits the story into this Page Layout, accounting for Copy and Art
Kurtzman Method
- Writer creates Thumbnails with final Copy
- Artist follows the Thumbnails
EC Method
- Writer writes a tight Plot
- Artist breaks plot down into Pages/Panels
- Writer writes Copy
- Letterer letters and borders the Pages
- Artist draws on the pre-formatted Pages
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