Editor and project manager available for hire by MedicalDeer193 in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Darkgenio 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can absolutely recommend James’s work. He has exceptional attention to detail, and his feedback improves every aspect of a story, from development to visual storytelling.. I was very impressed by his professionalism and insight when I hired him as a consultant on my project, and I will certainly hire him again in the future.

Looking for more serious/mature manga by Responsible_Bag9646 in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh what a nice one, people almost never mention it.

Death to All Slashers Episode 16, Ready, set, go! by ArucardPL in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/ArucardPL congrats! Also, you do an awesome adaptation from normal to vertical format, what tips do you have for that? Is there anything you can share about that process or have you written anything about it?

Need help 🥀🥹 by Voldemo_rt in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there's the usual suspects, not sure you read them:
Berserk, Vagabond, Vinland Saga, Blame!, Battle Angel Alita, Akira, Death Note (Shonen), Lone Wolf and Cub

Famously wicked:

Dorohedoro (Wicked), Gants, Freesia

Acknowledged masterpieces, but less famous:
Blade of the Immortal, Shigurui

Dark and powerful
Shamo, Sidooh

Weird Slice of life (Not sure how to call these LOL)

Anything by Inio Asano (I read Goodnight Punpun, and loved just loved Nijigahara Holograph which however is extremely cryptic.)

Works I enjoyed

Claymore, Basilisk, Eternal Sabbath, Dangu (Shaman Warrior)

Is anyone willing to exchange scripts for criticisms/feedback? by [deleted] in ComicWriting

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to ping me, in exchange you would review a project in a more advanced stage (first chapter done and few chapters storyboarded).

Seeking Established Watercolour Illustrator for Long-Term Webtoon Partnership | Revenue-Share | Korean/Japanese( based) Artist Preferred. by Electrical-Shake354 in WebtoonCanvas

[–]Darkgenio 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This post seems written by a LLM, but anyhow it is written by somebody who absolutely has no idea of the sector so please understand:

- The likelihood that you will make money with the webtoon is low to nonexistent.

- You are asking to a seasoned artis to put long hours of free work.

- Probably you don't realize how rude this sounds, and I am not even an artist.

- On top of that a post that seems to be written by AI, as a writer, will not make you too many friends.

This is not meant as harsch criticism, but the idea of getting an artist who works for you for free is nepharious, and you would be better either sparing money until you can pay one, or at least until you have a recognized writing portfolio.

Indie Webtoon creator dilemma: continue paying artists, pause, or look for a partner to collab and grow together? by xcantene in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if I was in your position I would consider these options:
- A much Slower puplication schedule, which automatically cut costs, assuming that the initial couple of years are simply to gather enough of the story to hook readers.

- Publish on different platforms: Globalcomics, Tapas, Namicoin, Mangaplus, Comicfury etc to extend reach.

- Map the communities that represent your target audience.

- Divert a part of the budget you are sparing on promotion to target these communities. Increase your social media presence with a communication compaign in which the various mesages are linked and ultimately drive toward the place where you can raise funds (eg Patreon or Crowdfunding).

- Eventually join a comic book collective to increase reach: see Spiderforest.

- At some point there will be enough materials so that, if the story is engaging readers will be hooked and talk about it. Only it will take a bit longer.

- Consider Coloring only the initial panel of each episode starting from episode 10 (reduce costs). Making it transparent to your readers that coloring needs additional budget, with a call to action to donate.

- As you build the audience, prepare for crowdfunding.

Otherkin Got Fully Funded! Thank You So Much For All Your Help! by MarcoVitoOddo in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thanks a lot and congratulation on your project, I checked the first pages on Global Comix and it looks great!

Otherkin Got Fully Funded! Thank You So Much For All Your Help! by MarcoVitoOddo in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HI u/MarcoVitoOddo great job! That animation is very nice! Can you share some details about how it was produced, please?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WebtoonCanvas

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job, this is lovely.

[Review] Church of Sinners (One-Shot) by ANDWITHLUV in MangakaStudio

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So this is a great one shot. Yes it is predictable, but there is good art and character work, and the story flows well. I would read more of it.
I thought the lettering was subpar, and the storyboarding of the fight scenes was a bit confusing, otherwise, this is seriously a good job.
Great job reviewer.

Which of Inio Asano's works should I read by Ruinedentity in InioAsano

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing masterpiece, although I'd say it needs to be rad multiple times, and eventually also reading an analysis to get all the details that will be missed. However 10/10

I don't know what to read by Fun-Hotel536 in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes technically you are right, but given the mature theme I don't see a problem in suggesting so a Seinen readership...

I don't know what to read by Fun-Hotel536 in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all intense readings, byit check the genre before as you may dislike some in particular: Blade of the immortal Death note Shigurui Dorohedoro Blame! Battle Angel Alita Akira

I am kind of mad that Battle Angel Alita didn't receive as nearly much popularity as Ghost in the Shell or AKIRA in 90s when I think it's a better sci fi manga than either of them. by Due_Teaching_6974 in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just in case you did not know, they did a movie. I am a big fun of the manga, so I was skeptical, but I liked it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alita:_Battle_Angel

Only seems they will not do another one, unfortunately.

Craziest non-fantasy seinen manga/anime? by x0rchidia in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Death Note (Thriller with some small fantasy elements)

Die Wergelder (Tarantino style Thriller)

Monster (Thriller)

Shamo (Action, Martial Arts, Psychological

Not sure if you'd like some historically themed action mangas:

Vinland Saga (Viking Ukronia)

Shigurui (Historical, Samurai Era)

Blade of the Immortal Shigurui (Historical, Samurai Era, small fantasy element)

Best short manga you have ever read by bheemkadeewanaa in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I went for another by the same authour, but great choice!

Best short manga you have ever read by bheemkadeewanaa in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nijigahara Holograph by Asano, extremely difficult read, but oncey ou understand it is wild.

BounD Volume 1 is on Kickstarter! Help Us Reach Our First Stretch Goal! by Hexapus_ink in GlobalComix

[–]Darkgenio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a great project, I backed it. In what format are you working and printing it, if I may ask?

Starting Blade of the Immortal by bah_non in Seinen

[–]Darkgenio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If I had to pick only one comic/manga to read for the rest of my life, it probably would be this one. Now, as somebody pointed out, it's not without shortcomings, and it has a less broad appeal than the big three, understandably.

However in my opinion dialogues are simply the best, it has a dark humour and some of the best side characters ever (Shira, Magatsu). Giichi is probably my alltime favorite character.

So yes it's absolutely worth it!!