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Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

Hi guys, I've never really had impartial feedback so I'm eager to see what an outsider would make of my comic, Wild Horse!

www.wildhorsecomic.com

I originally wrote the first comic (above) as a joke and sent it to some friends at work. They found it hilarious and encouraged me to do more.

Rather than give a description of it, I think you'd better find out for yourself. All I'll say is it's probably pretty unique.

One thing: I can't draw. Rather than trying to sharpen my skills, I'm just embracing it. It's a style and it's unique. Plus, I think it makes people more inclined to submit their own Wild Horse comics which I totally encourage.

Once again I would really appreciate any and all feedback you could give me on first impressions, criticisms or anything else. I really have no idea how you guys will take this. (P.S: If you want to submit a Wild Horse comic of your own I would love it and give all proper credit etc.)

Pete andCookCartoons · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 15

not bad but u may want to be a liitle neater

Tskingdom · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:49 am Post subject:

Unique as you said. Horses always appreciated! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvnipQhMbo8
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smbhax.com · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:06 am Post subject:

The humor is above average and the art generally gets the job done.

The only particular problem I had with it is that sometimes the print is a bit small. When you go with four horizontal panels here, for instance, I find the print a little too tiny to read comfortably:

http://www.wildhorsecomic.com/2011/06/09/wild-horse-vol-13-sleep-on-it/

On the other hand, with three horizontal panels like you did here, the text seems larger and I didn't really have trouble with it:

http://www.wildhorsecomic.com/2011/06/02/wild-horse-vol-12-slice-of-heaven/
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dpat57 · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:27 am Post subject:

You might consider taking down and redrawing the strips on lined notepad paper.
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Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it!

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On the other hand, with three horizontal panels like you did here, the text seems larger and I didn't really have trouble with it:

So would you say I should try and only do comics that finish in 3/6/9 frames? How would I get around this?

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You might consider taking down and redrawing the strips on lined notepad paper.

As in redraw them on non-white paper? I kinda stuck with the whole lined paper thing to keep an authentic feel. Do you think I'm better off just going black felt tip pen on white paper? I admit it would be cleaner...

dpat57 · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject:

Wild Horse wrote:

As in redraw them on non-white paper? I kinda stuck with the whole lined paper thing to keep an authentic feel. Do you think I'm better off just going black felt tip pen on white paper? I admit it would be cleaner...

Felt tip pen on plain white paper gets my vote. Not sure if I understand the "authentic feel" thought -- the notebook lines detract, they don't add value. Just my opinion.
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Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

A new Guest Artist comic is up: Horseshoe Pitching! Check it out!

www.wildhorsecomic.com

Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

Wild Horse vol. 16 - Mild Horse Spinoff is now up on the site. Check it out:

www.wildhorsecomic.com

Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

New Wild Horse comic: My Eyes!

More at www.wildhorsecomic.com

citronrobotlord · Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 87

I have you in my RSS feed now, that last comic sealed the deal.

Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

Thanks bro! Appreciate it!

Wild Horse · Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 76

Wild Horse vol. 18 - LEARN TO READ WITH WILD HORSE!

Now up on the site!

Check it out!! Great for all the little wild horses out there!

www.wildhorsecomic.com

vaslittlecrow · Joined: 01 Aug 2005 Posts: 609

Okay... this is one of the most ridiculously funny and cute and comics I've seen in a long time. The crude drawing style makes it all the more better!

Keep up the good job. Very Happy

smbhax.com · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:32 am Post subject:

[quote="Wild Horse"]Hey guys, thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it!

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On the other hand, with three horizontal panels like you did here, the text seems larger and I didn't really have trouble with it:

So would you say I should try and only do comics that finish in 3/6/9 frames? How would I get around this?

Well, I don't think the number of panels matters, exactly; just keep in mind that having the font at a legible size is important, and if you're going to shrink your drawing down more for a certain comic, you'd probably want to draw the lettering larger than usual to compensate.
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