How to create dashed-line Iron Man style balloons in Illustrator.
Files and Formats
Tips on handling different kinds of graphics and font files.
Preparing Lettering Files for Output
How to properly create EPS lettering files for print output.
Jagged Burst Balloons
How to create jagged or spiked balloons.
Tattered Captions
How to create rough or tattered looking captions.
Overlapping Balloons
How to connect two balloons around a third and make them overlap properly.
The Business of Comics
Advice on working in the comics field.
Alternate Characters
Using alternate characters to create a more natural pen-drawn appearance.
Font and Character Usage
Tips for finding and using international characters, swear symbols, comic-specific characters, alternate characters and more.
TV Shape Balloon
How to create a squarish ‘TV Shape’ word balloon in Illustrator.
