How much does DC Comics pay artists?
Comic Book Page Rates At DC, the pencilers reported getting $200 and the inkers get $120/page. At Marvel, the range is from $160 to $180 for pencils. So at DC, penciling a 20 page comic for $200/page would get you $4,000 for the entire book. At Archie, a 10-page tale would get you $950.
Can you submit ideas to DC Comics?
DC Comics does not accept random submissions: “DC Entertainment does not accept unsolicited artwork or writing submissions.” .
How do I find an artist to draw my comics?
Where to find artists online?
- Digital Webbing. When I first started out looking for comic artists, I was fortunate to stumble on this site.
- Connecting Comic Writers and Artists Facebook Group. If you’re on Facebook, this is a quick resource to jump on and learn more about comic creators and writers.
- Fiverr.
- Reddit.
How do you get paid for comics?
There are several ways to get your comics out there while monetizing them; here are some of the directions you might take to get started.
- Self-publish a comic book.
- Build a comic website.
- Draw comics for newspapers.
- Curate comics for customers.
- Work for an established company.
- Bonus tips for making money with your comics.
How do I contact an idea for DC Comics?
For mail order comic subscription questions, please contact Midtown Comics at [email protected]. For MAD Magazine subscription questions, please contact [email protected]. For press inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Can you pitch ideas to DC?
DC is opening its development doors and letting anyone pitch an unscripted concept and video series for the DC Universe. Now through November 18th DCYou Unscripted is excepting pitches. You can easily and quickly pitch unscripted/reality video series ideas ranging from game shows to gameplay to how-to’s.
Where can I publish comics for money?
Many comic artists will start out by creating a website on www.wordpress.com and pay for a domain or hosting it on a popular comic website such as www.webtoons.com, https://tapas.io/, www.comicfury.com or www.smackjeeves.com.
How to contact DC Comics for press inquiries?
For press inquiries, please contact [email protected] For Advertising and Custom Publishing, please contact [email protected] For any privacy related questions, please contact [email protected] If you have questions about script or art submissions, we are not currently accepting any unsolicited submissions.
How to become a professional comic book publisher?
If you want to work in comic books as a professional, learn about the industry and the publishers you are targeting. Buy (never pirate) the comics they publish, which will help them stay in business as you break in as a pro. Here’s a list of submission guidelines by publisher.
What to do if you are aspiring comic book artist?
If you are an aspiring comic book artist or writer, we suggest you publish or publicly post your material, continue to create, and if you have the right stuff…we’ll find you. Can’t find your answer? Contact us.
What do you need to do to get into Marvel Comics?
You need to submit more than pinups and sketches. Nothing proves that you can make comics like making actual sequential comics. If you’re interested in breaking into Marvel Comics, check out this interview I did with Joe Quesada, chief creative officer at Marvel. Join our message boards and participate in our 8-Page Challenge.