Tutorial 3: Brainstorming in the Comic Style
Transform simple concepts into highly engaging comic scenarios.
The Brainstorm Formula
Take an ordinary situation.
Add:
- Emotion
- Humor
- Contrast
- Surprise
Example
Basic Idea
A student studies for exams.
Better Version
A student studies with a tiny dragon that accidentally burns the homework.
Comic Version
The dragon becomes the class top scorer.
Brainstorm Techniques
1. What If?
Examples:
- What if pets could talk?
- What if AI had feelings?
- What if monsters paid taxes?
2. Opposites
Examples:
- Brave ghost
- Scared superhero
- Lazy wizard
3. Everyday Problems
Examples:
- Running late
- Forgetting homework
- Losing a phone
These often perform well because readers relate to them.
4. Emotional Moments
Examples:
- Reunion
- Forgiveness
- Gratitude
- Sacrifice
AI Brainstorm Prompt
Generate 30 comic concepts. Style: - Social media friendly - Emotional - Family friendly - Unexpected endings - Suitable for 4–8 panels
Evaluation Score
Rate each idea:
| Factor | Score | | --------------- | ----- | | Relatability | /10 | | Emotion | /10 | | Humor | /10 | | Originality | /10 | | Viral Potential | /10 |
Ideas scoring above 40 are worth producing.
Exercise
Create 20 ideas.
Keep only the top 5.
Move the best one into prompt creation.