Comic Panel Generation

Generate professional comic and manga artwork using each::sense. This skill creates single panels, multi-panel strips, full page layouts, and complete comic sequences with consistent character designs.

Features

• Single Panels: Individual comic panels with dynamic compositions
• Multi-Panel Strips: Traditional 3-4 panel comic strips
• Manga Pages: Japanese manga-style page layouts with reading flow
• Superhero Comics: Western comic book style with bold colors and action
• Webtoon Format: Vertical scrolling format for mobile viewing
• Photo to Comic: Convert photos into comic/manga art style
• Speech Bubbles: Generate panels with integrated dialogue bubbles
• Action Sequences: Dynamic action panels with motion lines and effects
• Character Consistency: Maintain character appearance across multiple panels
• Cover Design: Comic book and manga cover artwork

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a single comic panel of a superhero landing dramatically on a rooftop at night, cape billowing, city lights in background",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Comic Panel Formats & Sizes

Format	Aspect Ratio	Recommended Size	Use Case
Single Panel	1:1	1024x1024	Social media, standalone art
Wide Panel	16:9	1920x1080	Cinematic moments, landscapes
Tall Panel	9:16	1080x1920	Dramatic reveals, webtoon
Comic Strip	3:1	1500x500	3-4 panel horizontal strips
Manga Page	2:3	1200x1800	Traditional manga layout
Webtoon	1:3+	800x2400+	Vertical scroll format
Comic Cover	2:3	1200x1800	Book covers, thumbnails

Use Case Examples

1. Single Comic Panel

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a single comic panel showing a detective in a noir style examining clues in a dimly lit office. Heavy shadows, black and white with selective color on a red lamp. Include dramatic lighting from venetian blinds.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

2. Multi-Panel Comic Strip

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a 4-panel horizontal comic strip. Panel 1: A cat staring at an empty food bowl. Panel 2: Cat meowing at its sleeping owner. Panel 3: Cat knocking items off a shelf. Panel 4: Owner finally awake and annoyed, cat looking innocent. Cute cartoon style, pastel colors.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

3. Manga Page Layout

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a full manga page with 5-6 panels. Scene: A young samurai drawing his sword for the first time. Include dynamic panel sizes - one large panel for the dramatic sword draw moment, smaller panels for reaction shots. Black and white manga style with screentones, speed lines for action. Right-to-left reading flow.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

4. Superhero Comic Style

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a superhero comic panel in classic Marvel/DC style. A female superhero with electric powers charging up, lightning crackling around her fists, dramatic low angle shot. Bold colors, heavy inks, dynamic pose, Kirby-style energy effects. Include a starburst background.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

5. Webtoon Vertical Format

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a vertical webtoon-style comic segment with 3 connected scenes. Scene 1: A student walking into a mysterious antique shop. Scene 2: Close-up of a glowing amulet on a shelf. Scene 3: The shopkeeper appearing mysteriously behind them. Korean webtoon art style, soft colors, vertical scroll format optimized for mobile. 9:16 or taller aspect ratio.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

6. Photo to Comic Conversion

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Convert this photo into a comic book style illustration. Apply bold black outlines, halftone dots for shading, vibrant pop art colors. Make it look like a panel from a graphic novel. Keep the composition but stylize all elements.",
    "mode": "max",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/portrait-photo.jpg"]
  }'

7. Speech Bubble Generation

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a comic panel with two characters arguing. Include speech bubbles with placeholder text areas. Character 1 (angry businessman): large jagged speech bubble for shouting. Character 2 (calm woman): regular oval speech bubble for response. Also include a thought bubble above the woman showing she is unimpressed. Western comic style.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

8. Action Sequence Panels

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a 3-panel action sequence showing a martial arts fight. Panel 1: Fighter A launching a flying kick (motion blur, speed lines). Panel 2: Impact moment with dramatic POW effect and motion burst. Panel 3: Fighter B crashing through wooden crates. Manga action style with heavy use of speed lines, impact effects, and dynamic camera angles.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

9. Consistent Character Across Panels

# First panel - establish character
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a comic panel introducing a character: A teenage girl with short blue hair, large round glasses, wearing a yellow raincoat. She is looking up at the rain with wonder. Anime/manga style, soft colors. This is panel 1 of a series - I need to maintain her appearance in future panels.",
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

# Second panel - same character, different scene
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create panel 2 with the same blue-haired girl with glasses and yellow raincoat. Now she is jumping in a puddle, splashing water, with a big smile. Maintain the exact same character design and art style from panel 1.",
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

# Third panel - continue the story
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create panel 3: Same character discovers a small frog on a lily pad in the puddle. She kneels down, delighted. Keep her blue hair, round glasses, yellow raincoat consistent. Same manga art style.",
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

10. Comic Cover Design

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a comic book cover for issue #1 of SHADOW KNIGHTS. Feature a team of 4 heroes in dramatic poses - a knight with a glowing sword, an archer with shadow powers, a mage with fire magic, and a rogue with dual daggers. Dark fantasy style, dramatic lighting from below, epic composition. Leave space at the top for the title logo and bottom for issue number and barcode area. 2:3 aspect ratio.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Comic Art Styles

Style	Description	Best For
Western Comics	Bold lines, vibrant colors, dynamic poses	Superhero, action
Manga	Clean lines, screentones, expressive eyes	Drama, romance, action
Webtoon	Soft colors, detailed backgrounds, vertical flow	Romance, fantasy, slice of life
Noir	High contrast, shadows, limited palette	Detective, thriller
Cartoon	Simplified shapes, exaggerated expressions	Comedy, kids content
Graphic Novel	Detailed, realistic proportions	Mature themes, literary
Pop Art	Bold colors, halftones, stylized	Modern, artistic

Prompt Tips for Comic Generation

When creating comic panels, include these details in your prompt:

1. Panel Layout: Single panel, multi-panel strip, full page, or vertical scroll
2. Art Style: Manga, Western comic, webtoon, noir, cartoon, etc.
3. Action/Scene: What is happening in each panel
4. Characters: Describe appearance, expressions, poses
5. Composition: Camera angle, focal point, dramatic elements
6. Effects: Speed lines, impact effects, screentones, lighting
7. Dialogue Space: Request speech/thought bubbles if needed
8. Reading Flow: Left-to-right (Western) or right-to-left (manga)

Example Prompt Structure

"Create a [panel count/layout] comic in [art style] style.
[Panel-by-panel description of action/scene].
Characters: [descriptions].
Include [effects: speed lines, speech bubbles, etc.].
[Color/mood]: [palette preferences]."

Mode Selection

Ask your users before generating:

"Do you want fast & cheap, or high quality?"

Mode	Best For	Speed	Quality
max	Final artwork, print-ready comics, detailed pages	Slower	Highest
eco	Quick drafts, storyboarding, concept exploration	Faster	Good

Multi-Turn Comic Creation

Use session_id to build a complete comic across multiple requests:

# Page 1 - Establish the story
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create page 1 of a sci-fi manga. A space bounty hunter enters a seedy alien bar. 4 panels: exterior shot of neon-lit bar, hunter walking in (silhouette), aliens turning to look, close-up of hunters determined eyes.",
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

# Page 2 - Continue the narrative
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create page 2 continuing the scene. The hunter approaches a table of alien criminals. Include panels showing: the target alien recognizing danger, the hunters hand reaching for a weapon, tension building. Same art style as page 1.",
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

# Request style adjustment
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Recreate page 2 but with more dramatic lighting - add more shadows and a red color accent from the bar neon signs. Keep all other elements the same.",
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

Batch Generation for Comic Projects

Generate multiple pages or variations efficiently:

# Cover variations
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a manga cover - a magical girl transformation scene, sparkles and ribbons, dramatic pose",
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

# Alternative cover style
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create the same magical girl cover but in darker, more mature art style - less sparkles, more dramatic shadows",
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

# Western comic adaptation
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create the magical girl transformation but in Western superhero comic style - bold colors, heavy inks, more muscular proportions",
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

Error Handling

Error	Cause	Solution
Failed to create prediction: HTTP 422	Insufficient balance	Top up at eachlabs.ai
Content policy violation	Prohibited content	Adjust prompt to avoid violent/adult content
Timeout	Complex multi-panel generation	Set client timeout to minimum 10 minutes
Character inconsistency	New session or vague description	Use same session_id, provide detailed character descriptions

Related Skills

• each-sense - Core API documentation
• photo-to-illustration - Convert photos to various art styles
• character-design-generation - Create consistent character sheets
• storyboard-generation - Create visual storyboards for animation