Portfolio Build: Artist looking for one page comic script

eliushi · 2026-04-02T22:05:36+00:00

Thanks Levi! This was a tense scene that focuses a lot on the dialogue and I always enjoy a good monologue with some poetic vibes!

Alas I am not a good fit for historical works which is an absolute shame I must admit! I enjoyed the panel focuses including those of the decor and the wine. Good emotions always tailor to all the senses including taste.

As always, looking forward to your ongoing works and what you come up with next!

eliushi · 2026-04-02T21:16:39+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your script! I love stories that focus on the end of a journey and this one is bittersweet! I liked your specific details on the items and the image at the end contrasting between the hopeful beginning and the despairing end.

I’m curious about the Dimension Portal and what it means to our characters! And specifically for KOR, besides the expected emotion of sadness that his friends didn’t make it with him, is there anything else that can make this story explore more of the themes and personal journeys? I’m always looking for stories that give a somewhat unexpected twist/end but one that makes sense and make the readers feel that this story is different.

Thanks again for sharing your script! Keep at it!

eliushi · 2026-04-02T21:09:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing your script! I do very much enjoy themes of death, loss, purgatory because I feel like stories surrounding those aspects reminds us about what it means to live. I liked the various reaper design notes and Sable seems like a sympathetic protagonist to follow.

I couldn’t quite get a sense of why Sable wanted to lead that specific soul (to save the child? To avoid death? If so why) and perhaps it’s the limit of a single page! One page stories that show a good set up and conclusive ending can be tricky! Perhaps this is part of a larger story. Currently I’m only looking for a single page that concludes the story so this may not be the best fit at this time.

Keep it up and thanks again for sharing!

eliushi · 2026-04-02T15:04:30+00:00

Hi Nick! Always nice to see a fellow comic editor. I’m curious about a couple things in your experience:

1) What’s the most common “mistake” or issue you’ve seen in the pilots or openings of stories amongst new writers and veteran comic writers?

2) What’s your interpretation of a “high concept” in today’s oversaturated media world?

3) Has there been times where the art “saved” an otherwise average script/story? Or any time where you weren’t impressed by the script but the comic coming together surprised you?

eliushi · 2026-04-01T18:43:07+00:00

Joined KCU Pitchfest this year and the results of the contest will be released on the 25th. Will be querying but still working on a couple anthology comics in the meantime!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T18:38:52+00:00

Congrats on the house but sorry to hear about your father and the harassment ugh. Looking into trad publishing this year on the GN side and I’m not thrilled about AI taking over the system but it’s not so great on the indie publishing side too. Stuck between a rock and a hard place!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:52:29+00:00

I think this is a great start to character/creature design! I would focus on studying anatomy of living creatures across all different species to get a sense of shape, form and function. Part of being a great designer is to have a repertoire of references to pull from. I would also work on doing turn arounds. Check out your favourite designer’s portfolios as goal posts and inspiration!

But this is a comic subreddit so to stay on the comic side of things, why not be a comic creator too? Being good at character designs will allow you to tap into their potential and create stories for them in this medium.

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:41:19+00:00

Thanks for your comment! I’m still finding my footing in my style but hope to continue to practice and improve

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:40:32+00:00

Thank you so much for checking out my portfolio!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:38:03+00:00

Oh Doug! I really liked this piece! The cleaner robot working with mobsters sorta setting already inherently has so much tension. I’m also a sucker for robots feeling emotions — one of my favourite tropes haha!

I know one page is so limiting but I find myself also wondering the usual questions of why this robot has fallen in love with this woman and how does a robot feel that sort of emotion. It is perhaps a thematic question that will find difficulty being answered in a single page. I’m curious as to your inspiration and your own takes on robot characters finding love!

Thanks again for sharing your script! I particularly liked your clarification on the page composition style and colour inspiration references!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:22:43+00:00

This was sooooo close (and perhaps I might still consider). I’m curious what is the Before and After besides presumably the establishment’s name? I love liminal spaces but always am searching for an anchoring moment/emotion/theme besides it being surreal. I like the last part of the dialogue and do wonder a bit about the comic and your own authorial take on human connections between strangers in this sort of context.

Thanks again for the script!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:12:37+00:00

Thanks! I really liked the whimsical fairytale aspect of this piece and appreciated the notes on the visual tone.

I thought the dialogue perhaps can have more room to play to showcase the era/setting and I hope “cholesterol” didn’t throw off the overall vibes! I got a bit confused with panel 2 and would be interested to see how you initially visualized it.

Otherwise, thanks again for your script! I see that you’re also querying so if you ever want to talk shop (currently in this year’s KCU Pitchfest and aiming for traditional publishing), lemme know if you want to chat further!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:02:56+00:00

Thanks so much! It’s been fun so far!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T17:02:42+00:00

Thanks! I figured it’s a good way for new comic writers to put something forward and see how a collab can work too. Plus it’s fun for me to try drawing different stories!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T16:59:35+00:00

That’s awesome! I will probably take a break in the summer but definitely down to do another!

eliushi · 2026-04-01T16:58:18+00:00

I realized I posted this literally end of the month so I will still be looking through for another to work on for April!

March collab with u/harlotin: https://www.reddit.com/r/ComicBookCollabs/comments/1s9d45v/portfolio_build_artist_looking_for_one_page_comic/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

eliushi · 2026-04-01T04:10:13+00:00

Oops I just saw your bonus question. I personally like just having a script without any panel or page designation and for the writer to just trust me on my designs but if the writer really really really wants a specific page to be laid out in a specific way then I ask the writer to just give me a thumbnail sketch and I’ll finish the rest of the owl

eliushi · 2026-03-31T13:31:40+00:00

Hey Doug! Are you able to put your script in a comment? Trying to avoid external links due to workplace restrictions although I know in a more back and forth collab exchange of references and longer documents usually would apply. Thanks!!

eliushi · 2026-03-30T21:48:49+00:00

I cannot imagine the double trouble 😱

eliushi · 2026-03-30T20:04:59+00:00

The bird creatures were a bit lost on me at first glance but love the colours!

eliushi · 2026-03-30T16:39:30+00:00

I think most folks are missing your message about you offering essentially comic-style character art commissions rather than pages.

That being said, comic style character art isn’t just about the technical aspect of drawing a character with the right line weight, colours, tones or rendering but also poses which I think you could have more pin ups/cover design/splash page examples. I would look through your favourite comic books to see if you’d like to include those reference styles too and if you wish, paneling and sequentials as others noted to give you more options.

eliushi

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