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Comic Script

Term from Comic Book Creation industry explained for recruiters

A Comic Script is the written document that tells the story of a comic book or graphic novel, similar to a movie screenplay but specifically designed for comics. It's the blueprint that comic book artists use to draw the story. Writers use Comic Scripts to describe each page and panel, including character actions, dialogue, and scene descriptions. This format helps artists, letterers, and editors understand exactly how the story should flow visually. Some people also call it a "comic book script," "sequential art script," or "graphic novel screenplay."

Examples in Resumes

Wrote Comic Script for a 22-page superhero story published by indie press

Developed Comic Scripts for digital webcomic series with over 100k monthly readers

Collaborated with artists to refine Comic Script formatting and storytelling approach

Typical job title: "Comic Book Writers"

Also try searching for:

Comic Writer Comic Book Writer Graphic Novel Writer Sequential Art Writer Comic Book Script Writer Comic Book Story Writer

Where to Find Comic Book Writers

Online Communities

Job Boards

Events & Conferences

• Comic-Con International
• New York Comic Con

Professional Networks

Example Interview Questions

Senior Level Questions

Q: How do you approach managing a team of writers for a comic series?

Expected Answer: Should discuss experience coordinating multiple storylines, maintaining consistent character voices, meeting deadlines, and working with editorial teams. Should mention experience with both short-term and long-term story planning.

Q: Tell me about a time you had to revise a comic script due to production constraints.

Expected Answer: Should demonstrate flexibility in adapting scripts to budget, time, or artistic limitations while maintaining story quality. Should show understanding of the production process.

Mid Level Questions

Q: How do you write action sequences in your comic scripts?

Expected Answer: Should explain how to break down action into clear panel descriptions, balance dialogue with visual storytelling, and maintain story pacing through action scenes.

Q: How do you collaborate with artists when writing your scripts?

Expected Answer: Should discuss communication methods with artists, understanding of artist capabilities, and how to write clear panel descriptions that give artists creative freedom while maintaining story vision.

Junior Level Questions

Q: What are the basic elements of a comic script?

Expected Answer: Should be able to explain page numbers, panel descriptions, dialogue, captions, and basic formatting. Should understand the difference between comic scripts and other writing formats.

Q: How do you plan page layouts in your scripts?

Expected Answer: Should demonstrate basic understanding of panel flow, page turns, and how to indicate panel sizes and arrangements in a script.