This section is dedicated to tutorials, references and links that deal very specifically with making manga or comics. More general tutorials that apply to both anime and manga are listed in the general anime/manga style section.

Suggestions are appreciated!

For general anime/manga style tutorials, please go here.

***** 5 stars: very good - detailed with image, clear steps, very applicable
**** 4 stars: good - standard details and images, clear steps, applicable
*** 3 stars: standard - standard details and images,
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***** Manga Paneling Tutorial: Part 1 and Part Two (in progress!) by Mayshing
-This tutorial is not step by step; rather, it's one that tries to convey a concept of how to arrange movement on a page for manga reading.

Paneling, Pacing, and Layout in Comics and Manga: #1 and #2 by Rivkah
-There are many ways to control the pacing in your story... For me, the most important thing to keep in mind when working with pacing in your graphic novel is...

The Making of a Page by Cedarseed
-A while ago I posted a step-by-step series of my work process in making a comic page. They were very quick and concise, and I always meant to go into more details, and touch upon some issues comickers should be aware of. Here, then, is the extended version.

**** Paneling Tips: 7 Points by Mayshing
-Basic guidelines for paneling manga (or comic book) pages.

*** Mayshing's Making Manga Tutorials:
1: Framing Basics
2: Framing Styles
3: Rolling Camera Effects
5: Speech & Thought Balloon Styles
6: More Balloon Styles
7: Hand Drawn Balloons
8: Background Styles
9: Crosshatching Styles
-These easy tutorials contain many helpful pointers for making manga, ranging from framing styles to crosshatching techniques. (There isn't a Four.)

Dark Horse's Features: Making of a Comic
-Darkhorse's sample scripts and in-progress pages of their comics.

Other Collections

OniKimono's Resources for Comics Creators
-This page is a loose ensemble of links I collected while learning how to make comics. I hope they help you too!

Books

Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, Vol. 1 by Mark Salisbury
-The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly and frankly about their profession, their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole.

Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, Vol. 2 by Andrew Kardon
-Featuring exclusive interviews with the most scorching new writers in the comic book business, this second book offers insider insight into every aspect of the creative process behind comics writing.


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General Anime/Manga Style Tutorials