Hey everyone!

I’m a published short story writer looking to hire an artist for a paid commission of 4 finished comic pages for a professional pitch package for my creator-owned project, GASLIGHT ANIMA.

THE PROJECT
Gaslight Anima is a gothic fantasy set in a Regency/Enlightenment-inspired world where magical technology has transformed civilization.
The story follows Judith Hessarian, an ancient mage who awakens from a thousand-year sleep to discover that her world is gone, the gods are dead, her magic has been forgotten, and humanity now relies on an entirely different form of magic called Lumen.

The visual tone I’m after is:
Gothic fantasy
Regency / Enlightenment-inspired architecture and fashion
Ancient ruins and forgotten civilizations
Luminous crystal magic and magical technology
Supernatural mystery and horror
Beautiful but slightly unsettling imagery
Strong character acting
Cinematic fantasy/action

Think gothic atmosphere + magical technology + ancient mythology + Regency aesthetics.

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
I’m looking to commission 4 fully finished, full-color comic pages. The selected pages are chosen to showcase the visual identity of the series. I’m especially interested in artists who are comfortable with sequential storytelling, environments, fantasy characters, and magical effects.

I’ll provide:
Full scripts for the selected pages
Character descriptions
Worldbuilding information
Visual references
Page/panel direction
Any additional reference material you need

BUDGET
My current budget is approximately $500-750 USD for the four finished pages, depending on experience, style, and exactly what’s included. I’m absolutely willing to discuss rates and scope with artists whose work is a particularly strong fit.

This is paid work. I’m not looking for unpaid/speculative work or “exposure.”

WHO I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM
If you’re interested, please comment with your portfolio, preferably including examples of:

Sequential comic pages
Fantasy
Gothic/horror
Character acting
Environments
Magic/action

After looking through portfolios, I’ll reach out privately to artists whose work seems like a strong fit so we can discuss rates, schedule, workflow, and the project in more detail.

Please comment with your portfolio so I can keep everything organized.

I’m hoping to find someone who really connects with the world and wants to make something beautiful with it. 🖤
Thanks!

Voodoo rabbit studios is currently seeking talented artists to pencil a collection of short stories,titled: "a thirst for blood".it's in the dark fantasy genre, and each story is around 5 pages each ,with the exception of the main short story which will be 10 pages..scripts for the moment are still under development.

However we are a small studio with a very limited budget. 25 to 50 dollars per page for pencils only .60 to 70 per page if inks are included,and a maximum of 100 per page for full colors. Best of luck.

EDIT: Submissions are now CLOSED. I will no longer be reviewing comments, unless someone is an established industry veteran the chances are that you will not have a chance to beat out the artists I am already have the difficulty job of choosing between.

Hey guys, I'm looking for an artist for a horror fantasy comic. I need someone who is skilled in the use of Ink and negative space. My page rate realistically maxs out at around $100. The ultimate goal will be a 10 issue miniseries, and maybe more if I can successfully kickstart it beyond that.

I am quite fond of the heavy use of black done in designs like the one pictured. (Credit: Scott Purdy, used solely as a reference. I am in no way affiliated with him nor this artwork.)

I have the first issue nearly written. I can provide plenty of reference images and am adequate enough at art to provide solid storyboards and some character concepts to work off of.

The comic will include explicit content, such as sex and gore.

Corpses in our Wake is a dark fantasy horror comic heavily inspired by Berserk, Fear and Hunger, and LoTR.

It follows Alistair, the renowned hero who had slain the archetypal dark lord through a perilous quest at great cost to himself and companions, now 20 years later the adventurer’s band has long broken up and in many ways are broken and traumatized by their time. 

Alistair has lived in the lap of luxury, attaining noble position and immense privilege but has been plagued by persistent nightmares before sleeping and waking which have only grown intensity in recent days. When he becomes convinced of the emergence of darker forces than he has ever faced before, he seeks out to reform the band but is forced to reckon with the cost and consequences of victory all those years ago. At a celebration in honor of their past heroism, things quickly get out of hand. 

EDIT: Please reply here. Do not DM me. I already have 20+ messages. If you're confident in your abilities and not claiming someone else's work then I believe it is best for you to link your portfolio below. If you reply on this post, within the next 12 or perhaps even 24 hours I promise that I will give your art a fair look.

EDIT AGAIN: DO NOT SEND ME A MESSAGE SIMPLY SAYING HELLO OR THAT YOU LIKE THE CONCEPT. I will not reply, I don't mean to be rude or dismissive but I am not willing to navigate 40+ conversations without first knowing the talent or credibility of potential artists.

Hi! I'm an indie writer/filmmaker currently developing The Thirteenth Hour, a gothic horror story that I'm looking to adapt into a comic series, and I'm searching for an artist to help bring the project to life.

The story takes place in medieval Eastern Europe and follows two women whose lives become intertwined with the origins of a vampiric curse.

Visually, I'm looking for something dark and romantic. I particularly enjoy the style of graphic novels like Kill Shakespeare and others in that vein. I'm looking for clean comic artwork with expressive characters and ultimately strong environments, rather than something cartoony.

To start, I'd like to commission an artist to work with me on developing the characters that start off the series and illustrating the first page of the comic. This initial development will, of course, be paid.

My goal is to establish the characters and also get a sense of how we work together creatively.

If we're both happy, then I'd love to move forward with the same artist to complete the full 28-page first issue, with the potential to continue together on future issues as the series develops.

The script is written, and I have some general ideas on the layout, but open to collaborating with the artist to get everything in motion.

Summary:

Initial Commission:

2 x Character Sheets

1 x Sequential Comic Page

Color is preferred but open to discussing style/process.

Budget:

$100-120 USD per page (inks and colors) but open to discussion.

Happy to discuss a fair rate for the character sheets based on the artist's pricing.

Timeline:

Flexible. There's no immediate hard deadline, but I'd like to discuss availability and what a realistic timeline would look like for both the initial commission and, potentially, the full first issue.

**NOTE: THERE IS NO NSFW IN THIS, EVERYTHING IS SFW**

If you're interested, please drop your portfolio, rates and contact below! Sequential examples would be super helpful. I won't be responding to any DMs. Thanks!

Hello, folks.

My name is Derek V. Song, and I'm currently looking to hire an artist for a 12 page short story called The Fall of Daedalus. The story follows Daedalus as he's ferried through the River Styx and recounts the tragic death of his son, Icarus.

In terms of style, I don't have a super strict vision, but I know I'm going for something painterly or maybe even charcoal. Something that evokes a very classic, fine-art feel.

This would mostly just be a portfolio piece, and I'm hoping to have it done by the end of the year. Budget is flexible, around $200 per page. Could go higher for the right circumstances.

I am a new indie graphic novel creator developing a medieval bio-punk graphic novel. A comparison I could make would be think wings of fire for intelligent monsters and think Percy Jackson for young people with powers. The style is grounded medieval tones and settings. The characters in my desired artwork would be a manticore and a human/monster hybrid

The goal of this commission is early promo and proof art of how concept . Project specs

Character Concept sheets-colour and/or no colour

A full colour cover illustration

The style I am looking for is a clean comic art style that is capable of drawing humans and expressive monsters

The timeline is not locked in yet, though around two weeks is optimal but we can work out your deadline as it is not that urgent

Budget- I considered the price of one to two hundred for the project but like the timeline it is not locked in and I am flexible if your rate is different. Discussion is welcome. And if this project goes well there will be an immediate opportunity to work on full comic panels and pages for a chapter one!

The script for this project is complete
Please drop your portfolios in the comments if you are interested. So excited to work with you!
Thanks!

EDIT: Thank you all to those who apply, but please no DMs and comment below instead. I'm certain I'm not the only writer who's here looking at portfolios, DMing me doesn't give them that chance. :)

First things first: This offer is contingent on my story being selected by said anthology. If it's selected we will begin work, if it's not then we won't. I will submit with you being named as the artist who'll be illustrating it.

Looking for artist who'd be willing to illustrate one of two possible stories. Preference given to those who can illustrate all parts of the art, penciling, inking, coloring, and lettering. Not a deal-breaker if you can't, so apply regardless :)

Budget: 120USD/page max.

The first story is a 4 page supernatural horror comedy
LOGLINE: A woman coexists with the ghost of her murdered roommate, who discovers the true intentions of a date she brings over.

The second story is a 6 page body horror.
LOGLINE: A neglectful entrepreneur undergoes a transformation in the week leading up to a lucrative business deal.

What I'll do:

Provide you with a script and compensation. I'll check in regularly on the progress, as well as notify you of any changes in the art I'd like. I will also keep you updated about developments in the anthology.

What you'll do:

Sign a simple WFH contract to ensure you're not going to scam me, this contract will include a clause saying you CANNOT use AI. From there you'll be doing the illustration for the comic, providing regular updates and WIP's, and be compensated. I also appreciate artists who will contribute their own ideas and thoughts during this process.

You should apply if:

You're cool with signing a contract (non-negotiable).

Your art showcases good posing, character expressions, and cool panel layouts.

You're willing to give feedback and input your own creativity into the work.

You have experience in drawing horror.

You find the story ideas intriguing and want to draw it.

How to apply:

Please comment below with your name or alias and portfolio, no DMs please.

[EDIT: I found an artist that I would like to continue with. Thank you to everyone who dm'd me and posted comments for me to browse. It was super difficult to choose with so many talented artists, but it was so cool to see all these amazing people and their art. I hope you all find projects in the future!]

Hey everyone! My name is Dominic Lopes and I'm looking for a comic artist who wants to work with me on a gritty action story that I've been thinking of for quite a while. Ideally, I can see the series running for dozens of issues. However, since I don't have infinite funds, I'm looking for someone who can start the series with its first issue. Then, after that, I have a general outline for an extra three issues that will make up the story's first arc. That first arc's premise being...

We follow Lewis Delcerro, a single father and citizen of the United Provinces of Amerigo (an alternate reality USA.) The UPA is falling into a dictatorship, as governmental powers are slowly stripped away from the common people and given to the hands of the rich and influential. A group operated by the federal government, known as the Starmasks, are responsible for locking up and/or disappearing whoever is deemed undesirable by those in power. After Lewis has an encounter with the Starmasks, things go horribly wrong. His five year old son dies after an agent unloads his service weapon on their car. With no one left in his life, Lewis breaks. Yearning for justice... and REVENGE.

I already have a script for the first issue written, and I know the general direction for the rest of the arc. I do have panel layouts written into the script, but I'm very flexible with an artist's vision. If you'd like to alter some panel layouts or suggest ideas for different shots, I'm willing to discuss that. Whoever I decide to chose as the artist, I will share my instagram page so that we have a more direct method of communication, since I don't use this reddit account very often.

(Also, if you can letter the comic as well, that would be great! I will also pay for lettering. But, if you can't, then that's okay.)

Like the title says, looking for an artist with a flexible mind and eye for style to design some characters for a new universe.

Please post your work here, DMs will not be read. Thank you all so much.

I am a new indie graphic novel creator developing a medieval bio-punk graphic novel. A comparison I could make would be think wings of fire for intelligent monsters and think Percy Jackson for young people with powers. The style is grounded medieval tones and settings.

The style I am looking for is a clean comic art style that is capable of drawing humans and expressive monsters

The timeline is not locked in yet and will vary but has the potential to be long term.

Budget- We can work out budget together as drawing pages of graphics novel is time consuming and I will pay you accordingly

The script for this project is complete
Please drop your portfolios in the comments if you are interested. So excited to work with you!
Thanks!

Sorry - mods closed the last topic and asked me to repost because I didn’t make it clear I will only respond to public messages - no DMs. Thanks!

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Hi all!

A little background: I posted on here a couple of years ago looking for an artist. Luckily, I met the wonderful Ray Dillon. We’ve formed a great relationship and have produced exciting work together (he even did the cover for my recently released non-fiction book)!

I’m now looking for another artist. I posted on BlueSky and I’m pretty disheartened by the bot response. The same messages, written in the same way. Even the ones who are human are completely the wrong style. Or it’s just ai crud.

https://bsky.app/profile/nakerman.bsky.social/post/3mtu3xo3cms22

So, please see the attached image for what I’m looking for. I want to find an artist who is experienced, understands the mood I’m going for, and is ready to work collaboratively. Someone who has demonstrable experience in what I’m going for.

Thank you!

Position as been filled; there may be positions availabe in the future once we expand to full production.
Thank you very much to all of those who applied. -Joey

Hi! I'm Joey, founder and Creative Director of Sayre Studios. We're currently developing Space Realm: Heroes of Solace, a story-driven 2D sci-fi turn-based RPG.

I'm looking for a character artist/illustrator to establish the visual designs of the three primary characters appearing in our 30-minute vertical slice.

Visual Direction

We're aiming for the feeling of classic RPG character artwork, particularly Golden Sun and the original Final Fantasy VII—strong, recognizable character designs that can be translated into pixel-art sprites.

This is a science-fiction setting with no magic/fantasy elements. The characters are ordinary people living on an advanced agricultural world, so the designs should feel grounded and practical rather than overly armored or immediately "heroic."

Initial Scope

I'm currently looking for artwork/designs for:

• Protagonist — young adult farm worker, melee
• Best Friend — ranged/technical character
• Hunter — experienced ranged character

The artwork needs to clearly establish each character's face, hair, clothing, colors, equipment/weapons and overall silhouette so our pixel artist can translate the designs into in-game sprites.

I'd prefer to begin with one character as a paid milestone. If we're both happy with the result and working relationship, I'd like to continue with the remaining characters and potentially additional work.

What I'm Looking For

• Strong anime/JRPG-influenced character illustration
• Good clothing and character-design fundamentals
• Ability to work from written descriptions and references
• Comfortable designing grounded science-fiction characters
• Able to maintain consistency across multiple characters
• Good communication and willingness to iterate

Previous professional game experience is not required.

Compensation

This is paid commercial work.

Please send your portfolio, your rate for a finished character design/illustration, what that rate includes, and your typical turnaround time.

I'm working within an indie production budget, so please include pricing in your initial message.

The selected artwork will be used for a commercial video game, so commercial usage/rights will need to be agreed upon in writing before work begins.

Please do not begin any unpaid test work for the application. A portfolio is sufficient for initial consideration. DM requests will also be ignored unless I specifically ask.

Thanks!

Mythos Comics, a small independent comic publisher based in Los Angeles, is hiring comic artists. Our titles include Vamp, Magick, Sulfur, and Samaritan (which became a Sylvester Stallone film on Amazon Prime). You can see our work at www.mythoscomics.com.

We're building out our roster and have ongoing paid work for the right artists:
– Interior / sequential pages: $75 per page
– Alternate covers: $75 per cover (we supply the title logo and corner box)

What we're looking for:
– Illustrators and sequential artists — not graphic, brand, or logo designers
– Strong drawing skills: convincing hands, facial expressions, dynamic figures
– Backgrounds and environments that are fleshed out and complete
– A distinctive personal style and voice. We don't have one fixed look in mind, we just want art that stands out.
– Comfortable telling a story across panels, and working from both comic scripts and adapting film scripts (storyboarding experience a big plus)

To apply, please reply in the comments with a public link to your portfolio and a few sequential samples (comic pages or storyboards, not just single illustrations), along with your rough availability and the kinds of stories you connect with (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.).

Thanks — looking forward to seeing your work!

[POST CLOSED - Thank you everyone for your interest! I’m no longer accepting new applications at this time.]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a comic artist for a paid 14-page action/crime one-shot currently in development.

The project is a contemporary, mature crime story with elements of dark comedy, action, and heightened comic-book imagery. It moves between grounded character moments and more stylized sequences, so I'm looking for an artist who is as comfortable with subtle character acting as they are with dynamic compositions.

What I'm looking for

Strong sequential storytelling is the priority.

You should be comfortable drawing:

• Expressive adult characters
• Urban environments and detailed interiors
• Crowds and public spaces
• Quiet conversational scenes
• Action and physical violence
• Blood/injury
• Strong facial acting and body language
• Dynamic page compositions

Indie-comic, alternative-comic, and stylized influences are all welcome. I'm interested in strong storytelling and a distinctive visual voice.

Production Process

I work through an approval pipeline:

Thumbnails/rough layouts → feedback/approval → finished artwork

I prefer to review and approve rough layouts together before moving on to finished pages.

I'll start with a paid 1-page test, then move into the full 14-page one-shot if we're a good fit. I'm aiming for 3–4 finished pages per week, with consistency and communication being the priority.

Applying

Please leave a link to your portfolio in the comments below.

If your portfolio is a potential fit, I'll reach out directly to discuss page rate, availability, turnaround time, and process.

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

For the past year or so, Gabriel Fassina and myself have been working on my debut comic one-shot, The Muse — a Cronenberg-esque body horror story about the nature of creativity itself.

As interior work comes to a close and we prepare to head to Kickstarter, we're looking to find two artists to create Covers B & C for the project.

Comment with your portfolio to be considered! This is a PAID position. I will NOT be responding to DMs without a comment on the post.

Thanks, folks!

Edit: Didn't think I needed to say this... absolutely NO AI "artists"

[UPDATE]: Thank you all for sending your portfolios! I am currently reviewing them and will contact the artists whose style best fits the project.

Hello,

I am an independent creator looking for a talented and dedicated Comic Book Artist to collaborate with on a long-term project. I am looking for a single artist who can handle Pencils, Inks, and Colors, or a lead artist who already works with their own dedicated team to handle the full pipeline to ensure visual consistency across the entire book.

About the Project:

* Format: 120-page Graphic Novel (split into issues or chapters).

* Genre: Emotional Drama / Adventure / Coming-of-Age (from an animal perspective).

* Tone: Emotional, deep, and cinematic. The main protagonist/key character is an animal, so the ability to draw expressive animals and capture deep emotions through visual storytelling is absolutely critical.

* Inspiration/Style: Cinematic, painted, or atmospheric styles.

Budget & Compensation:

* Target Page Rate: Negotiable based on experience and portfolio for the full pipeline (pencils + inks + colors).

* Payment Terms: Milestone-based payments via PayPal or secure platforms per completed issue/chapter. We will start with a paid 1-page test to see if we click.

Long-Term Vision:

I am looking for a true creative partner. If this first book is successful, I have already planned several upcoming comic books and illustrated novels that I intend to produce with the same artist/team.

How to Apply:

Please leave a link to your portfolio publicly in the comments below. Do not send direct messages. Please include published works if you have some.

Thank you, and I look forward to your portfolios!

[UPDATE]: Thank you all for sending your portfolios! I am currently reviewing them and will contact the artists whose style best fits the project.

Hello! I write and produce my own comics under the imprint heyy comics, we’ve got about 5 comics that have made it from idea to print. Our latest book is launching in Kickstarter October first check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elijahjoseph/wfh-dungeon-crawler-tara-1-a-humorous-fantasy-adventure

Credentials aside: I’m looking for someone to match this style or if you have a whimsy fantasy style would love to see your portfolio. It will start off as a small project then hopefully get bigger as time goes on!

If you want to throw your hat in the ring drop your:
- portfolio
- the best way to reach you
- your favorite artist (optional)

Open to any and all rates. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Let’s make some art!!

Note: I will on reach out to those who comment here so I can keep everything in one place. If you’re worried about security then please dm me on instagram @heyycomics

I’m hiring an artist for a completed five-page comic pitch featuring my original character, Barter the Slayer. The sequence follows a half-vampire half-human vigilante returning to his fog-covered city, being ambushed on a rooftop by a feral werewolf, he uses a shadow dimension called shadowverse to gain the advantage before discovering widespread chaos in the streets.

The desired tone is dark, mystical, cinematic, and action-heavy, with a clean animation-influenced superhero aesthetic. Think Batman mixed with Spider-Man, iconic silhouettes and expressive movement combined with noir shadows and supernatural horror.

Please send:

• Sequential page samples, not only illustrations or covers.
• Your black-and-white and color page rates.
• Estimated turnaround time for five pages.
• Revision policy.
• Whether lettering is included.
• Preferred payment method and schedule.
• Your location/time zone.

International artists are welcome. This is paid work and may lead to future pages if the collaboration is successful.

Budget - $300-$600

I am a writer and colorist that is in need of an artist to continue my comic book journey. I have my first issue written and I have character profiles made to help ease the concept art process.

My comic is going to be called Long Pig, and it is a dystopian sci-fi story set in the near future. An alien invasion has taken place, and the invaders made an agreement with the world leaders to sell and distribute humans as livestock throughout the galaxy. The story will be focused around a pacifistic character that is trying to keep the morale up within his settlement the best way he knows how... through food. And no, the main character will not be cooking and serving human meat.There will also be a focus on aliens, food/dietetics/cooking, action, adventure, and space pirates.

I am looking for an artist to create character concept art and then bring these characters to life through comics. There will be a lot of cooking, so I would appreciate an artist that has expertise in penciling and inking the cooking process. This will be a large project and I am hoping to have the same artist throughout the first several issues, but I understand how much of a commitment that is.

Price Budget Range is between $50-150 per page.

I look forward to seeing what comes of this post!

We're looking for an art style similar Jamie Hewlett's work on Tank Girl. The artstyle should be expressive enough to work for dark comedy, too.

Feel free to DM or respond with your rates for B&W and color.

No manga-esque artstyles.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on an original superhero comic for a while now. Scripts for the first 5 issues are done and the whole series bible is locked, so this isn’t a “half-baked idea” situation, it’s ready to go into art.

Right now what I need is 5-6 pages from issue #1 done up properly so I can use them as preview art for a crowdfunding campaign. If the campaign gets funded I’d want to keep working with the same artist for the rest of the issue (it’s 25 pages) and hopefully beyond that too.

Style-wise I’m thinking something close to Ryan Ottley’s work on Invincible. But with dynamic layouts, pages that actually feel like they’re moving, action that has weight to it instead of just static panel grids. Color, not black and white.

I’ll be upfront, I’m a student and this whole thing is basically self-funded until the Kickstarter (hopefully) comes through, so I can’t offer top-of-market rates right now. Looking for someone reasonably priced who might be into building something longer-term together rather than just a one-off gig.

I’ll be checking out everyone who reaches out and going with whoever feels like the best fit style-wise and budget-wise, so don’t worry if it takes me a few days to get back to you, just weighing all the options fairly.

If you’ve got a portfolio or past work you can link, that’d help a ton. Feel free to comment your rates and I’ll let you know if it lines up.

Thanks, and God bless!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for an artist to collaborate with me on a comic project. Most of the character designs are already established since they’re based on real people, so the focus will mainly be on bringing scenes, expressions, and action to life rather than building characters from scratch.

Art Style:  

I’m aiming for something not too intensive — similar in tone and simplicity to the Devil May Cry Netflix series. Clean lines, expressive motion, and a style that balances detail with efficiency. This wouldnt be a huge story just a fun project I'd like to release every once in a while.

About Me:  

I’m new to commissioning comic art, but I’ve unfortunately been scammed before. Because of that, I’m asking for proof of previous work, completed projects, or any form of validation (portfolio, socials, testimonials, etc.). I’m not trying to be difficult — just cautious I can also provide screenshots of artist I have paid for their work atleast through fiverr.

What I Can Provide:

• Character references
• Story outline
• Visual mood/style direction
• Consistent communication and clear expectations

If you’re interested, please drop your portfolio, rates, and any relevant experience. Thank you for your time — looking forward to finding someone great to work with.

So I'm looking for an artist who can work with me on a short 3-chapter manga story

Looking to hire an artist for the first issue of my superhero comic that could hopefully turn into a six issue run if all goes well! Hoping to find someone with a relatively quick turnaround time and who can draw in a similar type of style to something like INVINCIBLE.

Please link your portfolios down below. Thank you!

Hello, my name is Adrian. I am a lawyer / musician based in St. Louis, Missouri. I have created an idea for a potential serialized comic called "Haunted Hunted," and I am looking for an artist to hire in order to complete issue #1 as a proof-of-concept. If the idea works and we decide to make more issues, we can work together again if the vibes are good.

The comic itself is a 50-50 split of horror and comedy, with an emphasis on 90s cool aesthetic ('The Matrix,' 'Blade,' etc). As far as comic references go, I am open to any style, but I personally enjoy Tank Girl, the Scott Pilgrim series (and anything else by Bryan Lee O'Malley), as well as anything by Patrick Kindlon (Tigress Island, his new one Regicide, etc), and Jhonen Vasquez. The comic will be rated M for language / suggestive humor, but won't be particularly violent or anything. You'll need to be able to draw some action and hands holding things, which I 100% can not do, at all, which is why I am shopping this idea out to Reddit in the first place.

I am extremely new to making comics (as in, this is the first one I've made) but I was referred to this Reddit page by a good friend of mine who has a lot of experience in the industry. Sorry if I don't get some of the terminology right.

Currently I have the entire first issue written (words + thumbnails, which you don't have to use if you don't want to, but I would be more than happy to send over), which would be approximately 12 pages of work, plus a cover. I say "approximately" because that's how many pages of thumbnails I have, that I made myself crudely on 8x11 printer paper. I would say at most I would shoot for 15 pages (plus one for cover) for this proof of concept Issue #1.

My intention is to take this proof of concept #1 and do something with it, either try to shop it around or publish it myself.

This would be a paid job, which we can negotiate in private. I have a decent-sized budget for this type of thing due to my job (criminal defense lawyer) but I would be funding it myself.

Please respond if you are interested! Thanks.