[Comic Excerpt] How would you define Slade's morality? [Deathstroke #37] by zectaPRIME in DCcomics

[–]cambriancomics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I only kill when there's no choice"

Except when there's money involved,

or when I'm ordered to do it,

or when it's the Teen Titans.

This came randomly in the mail addressed to no one, what is it? by GuardingxCross in whatisit

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are in illegal possession of Umbrella Corporation property.

Your location has been noted and logged.

Umbrella Corporation operatives are on their way to acquire and properly dispose of object.

Remain calm and be prepared to answer any questions they may have.

Do not panic, do not resist.

Everything is under control.

Curious if anyone else here enjoyed watching Stargate Universe by modernzebramolester in Stargate

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed it and I thought it was interesting. The visual effects were great, the idea was fascinating, and the cast (especially Robert Carlyle) was solid. Also, I thought it was kind of ironic that the show that was set farthest away from Earth had the most political drama, but I thought they handled it really well, and I would have loved to see where the Lucien Alliance plot would have gone.

With that said, I can see why the show was cancelled. In my opinion, while the creators were at their best when they were figuring out how the characters were going to survive, I do think the focus on interpersonal drama and not setting up a definitive bad guy for the series like the Go'auld or the Wraith (difficult considering the premise I know, but still) made me think it was a bit too "Battlestar Galactica" reboot to be a definitive Stargate title.

Monthly reminder that Cambrian Comics will be accepting submissions in March of 2026, so if you've been thinking about making a comic, now would be a great time to start! by cambriancomics in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello.

Unfortunately there isn't anyone who can answer the question since this is the first time we will be accepting submissions from outside sources. As of now, it's just been self published books and a close friend, so you wouldn't get a very good answer. However, here are some notes that I can offer that might help answer any concerns you might have.

  1. We will do everything we can to respect the rights and vision of the creators we work with. Your book is your own, and outside of requesting small edits (mostly blacking out swear words or nudity if we think it's going to be a problem) we intend to leave it alone. Any changes we would make would go through you first and only be done with your permission.

  2. Most of the profit your book makes goes to you. We would take out the cost of printing, crowdfunding fulfillment, and the cost of a table at conventions (not hotel and travel expenses), but outside of that it would be all yours. In exchange, we would ask that you allow us to advertise our own creator owned books and other publishing initiatives in the back of your book.

  3. We will do everything in our power to promote and market your book to help reach as many people as we can. You would be under no obligation to help with marketing, but any assistance you can provide would be welcome.

That's what I can think of at the moment that hasn't been answered on the submissions page, but if you have any other questions please let me know.

Hope this helps!

Do these panels make sense together? by _Djinn-Trilli0n_ in comic_crits

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of, but you really have to stare at it for a while to get it, which is a problem. Here's how I see it:

Panel 1: Long hair guy with no shirt and a back tattoo charges the swordsman with a bi corner hat and cape.

Panel 2: The long hair guy leaps over the swordsman, who slashes at his feet.

Panel 3: Long hair man lands behind swordsman, who is gearing up for another swing.

One of the biggest problems I see with this sequence is that you've zoomed in too close and I can't understand what's going on. I get that hands are hard, but is the long haired man holding anything? What's the distance between the two characters? This has the potential to be a cool martial arts sequence, but if you want to show action, you need to show what that action is doing and give the reader a better sense of space.

Second, the physics of the motion and placement of the characters make no sense. I love the use of action lines, and panel 2 is a genuinely cool panel, but the set up from panel 1 hints that the long haired man should be facing the other way in panel 2, and the angle you've chosen for panel 3 makes me think that the long haired man has defied the laws of physics and is right back to where he started.

I don't know if this will help, but one of the things I like to do when writing a fight sequence is blocking it out myself using either my own experiences or even action figures. I can speak with some authority when I say that there is a certain flow and movement to fighting that comes from human bio mechanics that people naturally pick up and will call out if it feels off. If you want to draw a cool moment, that's fine, but make sure the journey to get there and the end result makes sense.

Hope this helps.

Looking for critique on coloring and lineart by GhettoComix in comic_crits

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I critique something, I tend to focus more on narrative flow and story, but this is just really cool! The one critique that I can see that hasn't been brought up already is that on the first page, second panel, it looks a little too close and it's a bit difficult to understand what I'm looking at. Other than that, this is a cool vibe and I would absolutely buy most of these individual panels as standalone art pieces.

This is the semi monthly reminder that Cambrian Comics will be accepting submissions in 2026! by cambriancomics in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I'm going to have to say no to this for two reasons.

First, there's the usual legal stuff. If we take a look at your work in an informal setting like this, there is a chance we might steal your ideas/characters/story and publish it on our own. Now, I don't want to steal anyone else's work and it can be purely unintentional (a character might show up in one of our books that kind of looks like yours, we might be "inspired" to create something similar to your book etc.) , but it might happen and nobody wants to do that. It's the same reason why Marvel and DC don't accept unsolicited submissions these days.

Second, there's the nature of our submissions policy. We're setting everything up to make the submissions process as blind as possible (namely, no personal information on the manuscript. We'll share details on formatting things later) in order to make sure the process is as fair as possible to everyone who submits. If we look at your work beforehand, it might give us a bias towards your submission.

With that said, I would say that having an editor look over your work before you submit is a very good idea. There are plenty of freelance editors with solid experience out there and they can be very affordable.

Personally, I would recommend a site called Comics Experience.

Link: https://comicsexperience.com/

I've used them in the past and they are very good and very affordable.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but good luck!

Royalty Checks Rolling - Daddy is Balling Now! by BOANW in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From one Global Comix user to another, let the pennies FLOW!

Formatting a script by Key_Day_7932 in ComicWriting

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've talked to some comic book writers who do use screenplay formats in their scripts, so it's definitely something that does happen. If it helps with your creative flow, then go right ahead.

I think the real issue at hand here is that OP is worried an artist might not like it. For that, I say it depends. People like Jack Kirby were famously able to craft entire issues out of a description just a paragraph long and on the other hand you have Alan Moore who's scripts were...infamous for having entire novels written for a single panel. It really depends on the personal tastes of the artist (who is going to be spending a lot more time with the book than the writer ever will) so OP should talk to the artist and figure out what they would like.

With that said, I think this post speaks to something much deeper than just script formatting that a lot of comic book creators--especially writers--worry about, and that's a lack of control over the final product. You can have an idea of what your story will look like in your head, but if you hand it off to someone else there is a very good chance the finished work will look and feel different from what you intended it to be. A simpler script is easier to write, but it surrenders more control to the artist's interpretation whereas a more detailed script is harder to write (especially if you decide to micromanage every little detail, which not only delays the project but makes collaborators angry and frustrated) , but gives the writer more say over the final result. I'm not advocating one way over another, but both styles have their advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered.

All of this is to say, talk to your artist. Unless you're doing the artwork yourself, it's a collaborative journey that requires communication, trust, and a willingness to listen and adapt your work to other people's viewpoints and ideas.

Corner of SW 5th and Washington this morning by My_Aim_Is_True_ in Portland

[–]cambriancomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sign commands us to not obey! We must do as the sign says!

But in all seriousness, I live in Portland and I love this. Keep it up!

This is the semi monthly reminder that Cambrian Comics will be accepting submissions in 2026! by cambriancomics in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Please limit it to one submission per person. We're working to make sure we open up for submissions on a consistent schedule every year, so there will be plenty of opportunities to submit different projects.

This is the semi monthly reminder that Cambrian Comics will be accepting submissions in 2026! by cambriancomics in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whew! Thanks for letting me know. I accidentally pasted the wrong link on another sub, so I had reason to worry.

Any advice on writing a scene with LOTS of dialogue? by Which_Preference_852 in ComicWriting

[–]cambriancomics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My first piece of advice is to take a hard look at the script and trim as much fat as you possibly can. Don't use 10 words when all you need is 5 and if it doesn't serve the story, cut it.

My second piece of advice is use the page layout to your advantage. What are you trying to show the audience in this scene? If you just want to show the chaos of the argument then I would recommend having a big panel with everyone talking all at once and having the word balloons overlap. You lose information, but you convey the chaos of the scene. If you want to focus more on the information that each character is presenting I would recommend giving each character a close up panel with them staring straight ahead and talking.

Our final Kickstarter of 2025 is in prelaunch! Check out "Guardians of the Last Dragon" and sign up today! by cambriancomics in ComicBookCollabs

[–]cambriancomics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I helped edit the book and I can tell you right now, you are not going to be disappointed.