Comics & zines
Telling stories in drawn panels, or making small self-published magazines.
Comics & zines
- To start
- $15
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Comics & zinesAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$15Cheaper to start than 72% of hobbies
$5Over a year, more than the kit
$75About $0.48 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Draw a four-panel strip about something that happened to you today.
1 hour or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does comics & zines cost to start?
About $15 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does comics & zines take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do comics & zines at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is comics & zines good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Draw a four-panel strip about something that happened to you today.
Do I need other people for comics & zines?
No. It works fine on your own.