Could this work?

[dmh_3000]

Okay, so I've been planning out how to approach a project I want to work on and I just started brainstorming ideas on how to keep on a deadline. I'd like to do a webcomic that updates on weekdays, so that it could also be released as a monthly serial. However, one thing I've noticed with pro artists is that they all have problems keeping to this sort of schedule after a while.

So here's my idea: I hire a penciller to help develop the comic and have them send me three pages a week, roughly a bi-monthly schedule. While that's happening, I hire another penciller with a similar style and they work on issue two, keeping in communication with the other artist so we can all make sure there are no consistency issues. I'll also hire two inkers. And since I know colourists and letterers can usually do two books a month, I'll just hire one of each.

That way, it'll be hard to notice the difference and the readers can enjoy the story without any major art shifts. Also, since it's three pages a week for both artists, I can get ahead of the webcomic and have the printed version released before the pages go online, giving readers incentive to buy the comic.

Do you guys think that this could work out or should I try another idea? (I was thinking of doing what Fables does and have side stories every so often with guest artists working on side stories while the person I hire works on the main storylines.)

[JonathanAMoore]

I think that sounds like a decent enough plan from an artist's standpoint.

[Jasen Smith]

Wow, that sounds expensive.

[dmh_3000]

Originally Posted by JonathanAMoore

I think that sounds like a decent enough plan from an artist's standpoint.

Good to know.

Originally Posted by Jasen Smith

Wow, that sounds expensive.

Well it'd pretty much be like paying for a comic a month. But then again, you want quality work, you have to pay for it.

[zcotty]

It's pretty similar to all the print comics we read and how there's often a different artist on each issue...

If you can afford it go for it. That's actually like something I've been thinking about. Only i don't have the cash. :-D

Or you could just have on artist build up a buffer before putting it out.

[DJ Keawekane]

Originally Posted by zcotty

It's pretty similar to all the print comics we read and how there's often a different artist on each issue...

If you can afford it go for it. That's actually like something I've been thinking about. Only i don't have the cash. :-D

Or you could just have on artist build up a buffer before putting it out.

That sounds like a better idea. Trust me people will notice if your artist changes, Unless they both draw exactly alike.

If you have the cash though, why not?

[ChrisMcJunkin]

Yeah, I would definitely think it'd be easier keeping track of one artist than two. Ideally it would work if you could find two very dependable artists who could match each other styles. Also keep in mind though that two artists may not work well together and I'm not talking style wise. There would have to be some back and forth between the two to keep things consistent and you would have to bank on them not only getting along but also being humble and not minding sharing the spotlight. It's possible but it seems like this type of situation could lend itself to hurt egos. Plus, from my perspective as an artist, I would prefer to know that I had two months of work lined up rather than one.

[L Jamal]

Build a buffer, so that stoppages aren't as noticeable.
In addition to the buffer with another artist, so you can run it whent he main artist needs a break.

Have planned breaks so that the artist has time to catch up, if needed.

[Scribbly]

It will work.
Big comics companies do this all the time.
The only important thing is creating character and props charts previously..

These must be distributed to the artists before they start working.
So, both can have the same designs for the main characters and
Those elements and settings that are going to be reused in
different books along the story.

Example,
Xavier’s institute for gifted children/ exteriors-
Xavier studio- Conference room.
Wolverine’s new costume.
The X-men’s airplane. Xavier’s wheelchair.
Villains, designs & costumes, weapons etc.

From the reader’s POV, it makes you more powerful.
Look at it this guy! He’s managing all these artists in his book.
He might be huge!



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[RegularJoe]

Originally Posted by Jasen Smith

Wow, that sounds expensive.

that is what i was thinking

[RegularJoe]

even though it is expensive that isn't to say it couldn't work

[RegularJoe]

Originally Posted by dmh_3000

Okay, so I've been planning out how to approach a project I want to work on and I just started brainstorming ideas on how to keep on a deadline. I'd like to do a webcomic that updates on weekdays, so that it could also be released as a monthly serial. However, one thing I've noticed with pro artists is that they all have problems keeping to this sort of schedule after a while.

So here's my idea: I hire a penciller to help develop the comic and have them send me three pages a week, roughly a bi-monthly schedule. While that's happening, I hire another penciller with a similar style and they work on issue two, keeping in communication with the other artist so we can all make sure there are no consistency issues. I'll also hire two inkers. And since I know colourists and letterers can usually do two books a month, I'll just hire one of each.

That way, it'll be hard to notice the difference and the readers can enjoy the story without any major art shifts. Also, since it's three pages a week for both artists, I can get ahead of the webcomic and have the printed version released before the pages go online, giving readers incentive to buy the comic.

Do you guys think that this could work out or should I try another idea? (I was thinking of doing what Fables does and have side stories every so often with guest artists working on side stories while the person I hire works on the main storylines.)

what did you decide to do ?