1. Author/Comic Book Writer Joe Sergi

3. Steps of Comic Book Creation

4. The idea—Bonnie and the Beast Bonita and the Creature gives a new spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast story. Bonnie lives with her father in a quaint village bookshop where she spends her time reading fairy tales. But, when she meets the Creature, her life is forever changed. Applying what she learned in her books, she does not judge the Creature and agrees to accompany him to his castle. Unfortunately, she is too trusting, which gets her into trouble.

5. The Script

6. PAGE TWO: PANEL ONE: A monstrous beast-like creature dressed in Spanish gentlemen’s attire (See photo reference from Zorro) stands on the side of the forest path, his foot trapped in a hunters trap. Despite his monstrous appearance, there should be a benevolent quality to him. 1. CAPTION: Then one day, Bonita met someone in the forest who would change her life. 2. CREATURE: Please, don’t be afraid. I am stuck and cannot get home to my castle. PANEL TWO: BONITA approaches the CREATURE. She looks down at its leg.

7. PANEL TWO: BONITA approaches the CREATURE. She looks down at its leg. 3. CAPTION: Bonita had read enough books not to judge someone by their Appearance. 4. BONITA: I’m not afraid. What happened to you? The Script

8. PANEL THREE: Close up of the CREATURES leg, it is trapped in a bear trap. A small latch can be seen behind the trap. 5. CREATURE: OP I was walking home and got caught in this trap. But, my paws are too big to undo the latch. Please help me. The Script

9. PANEL FOUR: BONITA reaches down and unhooks the trap. The CREATURE watches with a grin. 6. CAPTION: Bonita reached down and did as she was asked. 7. BONITA: You should be more careful, dear sir. The Script

10. The Character Design

12. Thumbnails

13. The Art

14. The Art Pencils vs. Inks

15. The Art--Colors

18. Lettering

22. Fireflies

24. Putting it all together

26. Printing

27. So you want to make comics Education. Comic Book Conventions. Just do it.

28. Questions?