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Why Do Comics Need Good Lettering?

In Structures by Phillip Allen

Comic lettering is an often underestimated step in the comic creating process. This article tackles what it is, what features it brings to comics, and discusses how one can improve their lettering skills.

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What Is A Trade Paperback?

In Structures by Phillip Allen

Trade paperbacks and graphic novels are often miss-used and considered interchangeable. For the sake of clearing things up, I’ve written this article. I’ve even created two new terms to help understand.

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Types of Comic Series

In Structures by Phillip Allen

Learning the differences in the types of comic series can be very helpful for determining the type of story you want to tell, selling your comic to retailers, or getting funding through certain means.

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Webcomics

In Practices, Structures by Phillip Allen

Webcomics are a relatively new concept to the comic industry. This article discusses their basic characteristics, their production process, their benefits, their shortcomings, and interesting facts.