Comic Panel Generation

Comic Panel Generation

Generate professional comic and manga artwork using each::sense. This skill creates single panels, multi-panel strips, full page layouts, and complete comic sequences with consistent character designs.

Features

• Single Panels: Individual comic panels with dynamic compositions
• Multi-Panel Strips: Traditional 3-4 panel comic strips
• Manga Pages: Japanese manga-style page layouts with reading flow
• Superhero Comics: Western comic book style with bold colors and action
• Webtoon Format: Vertical scrolling format for mobile viewing
• Photo to Comic: Convert photos into comic/manga art style
• Speech Bubbles: Generate panels with integrated dialogue bubbles
• Action Sequences: Dynamic action panels with motion lines and effects
• Character Consistency: Maintain character appearance across multiple panels
• Cover Design: Comic book and manga cover artwork

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a single comic panel of a superhero landing dramatically on a rooftop at night, cape billowing, city lights in background"}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Comic Panel Formats & Sizes

Use Case Examples

1. Single Comic Panel

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a single comic panel showing a detective in a noir style examining clues in a dimly lit office. Heavy shadows, black and white with selective color on a red lamp. Include dramatic lighting from venetian blinds."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

2. Multi-Panel Comic Strip

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a 4-panel horizontal comic strip. Panel 1: A cat staring at an empty food bowl. Panel 2: Cat meowing at its sleeping owner. Panel 3: Cat knocking items off a shelf. Panel 4: Owner finally awake and annoyed, cat looking innocent. Cute cartoon style, pastel colors."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

3. Manga Page Layout

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a full manga page with 5-6 panels. Scene: A young samurai drawing his sword for the first time. Include dynamic panel sizes - one large panel for the dramatic sword draw moment, smaller panels for reaction shots. Black and white manga style with screentones, speed lines for action. Right-to-left reading flow."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

4. Superhero Comic Style

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a superhero comic panel in classic Marvel/DC style. A female superhero with electric powers charging up, lightning crackling around her fists, dramatic low angle shot. Bold colors, heavy inks, dynamic pose, Kirby-style energy effects. Include a starburst background."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

5. Webtoon Vertical Format

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a vertical webtoon-style comic segment with 3 connected scenes. Scene 1: A student walking into a mysterious antique shop. Scene 2: Close-up of a glowing amulet on a shelf. Scene 3: The shopkeeper appearing mysteriously behind them. Korean webtoon art style, soft colors, vertical scroll format optimized for mobile. 9:16 or taller aspect ratio."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

6. Photo to Comic Conversion

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Convert this photo into a comic book style illustration. Apply bold black outlines, halftone dots for shading, vibrant pop art colors. Make it look like a panel from a graphic novel. Keep the composition but stylize all elements."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/portrait-photo.jpg"]
  }'

7. Speech Bubble Generation

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a comic panel with two characters arguing. Include speech bubbles with placeholder text areas. Character 1 (angry businessman): large jagged speech bubble for shouting. Character 2 (calm woman): regular oval speech bubble for response. Also include a thought bubble above the woman showing she is unimpressed. Western comic style."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

8. Action Sequence Panels

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a 3-panel action sequence showing a martial arts fight. Panel 1: Fighter A launching a flying kick (motion blur, speed lines). Panel 2: Impact moment with dramatic POW effect and motion burst. Panel 3: Fighter B crashing through wooden crates. Manga action style with heavy use of speed lines, impact effects, and dynamic camera angles."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

9. Consistent Character Across Panels

# First panel - establish character
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a comic panel introducing a character: A teenage girl with short blue hair, large round glasses, wearing a yellow raincoat. She is looking up at the rain with wonder. Anime/manga style, soft colors. This is panel 1 of a series - I need to maintain her appearance in future panels."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

# Second panel - same character, different scene
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create panel 2 with the same blue-haired girl with glasses and yellow raincoat. Now she is jumping in a puddle, splashing water, with a big smile. Maintain the exact same character design and art style from panel 1."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

# Third panel - continue the story
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create panel 3: Same character discovers a small frog on a lily pad in the puddle. She kneels down, delighted. Keep her blue hair, round glasses, yellow raincoat consistent. Same manga art style."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "comic-rainy-day-001",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

10. Comic Cover Design

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a comic book cover for issue #1 of SHADOW KNIGHTS. Feature a team of 4 heroes in dramatic poses - a knight with a glowing sword, an archer with shadow powers, a mage with fire magic, and a rogue with dual daggers. Dark fantasy style, dramatic lighting from below, epic composition. Leave space at the top for the title logo and bottom for issue number and barcode area. 2:3 aspect ratio."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Comic Art Styles

Prompt Tips for Comic Generation

When creating comic panels, include these details in your prompt:

1. Panel Layout: Single panel, multi-panel strip, full page, or vertical scroll
2. Art Style: Manga, Western comic, webtoon, noir, cartoon, etc.
3. Action/Scene: What is happening in each panel
4. Characters: Describe appearance, expressions, poses
5. Composition: Camera angle, focal point, dramatic elements
6. Effects: Speed lines, impact effects, screentones, lighting
7. Dialogue Space: Request speech/thought bubbles if needed
8. Reading Flow: Left-to-right (Western) or right-to-left (manga)

Example Prompt Structure

"Create a [panel count/layout] comic in [art style] style.
[Panel-by-panel description of action/scene].
Characters: [descriptions].
Include [effects: speed lines, speech bubbles, etc.].
[Color/mood]: [palette preferences]."

Mode Selection

Ask your users before generating:

"Do you want fast & cheap, or high quality?"

Multi-Turn Comic Creation

Use session_id to build a complete comic across multiple requests:

# Page 1 - Establish the story
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create page 1 of a sci-fi manga. A space bounty hunter enters a seedy alien bar. 4 panels: exterior shot of neon-lit bar, hunter walking in (silhouette), aliens turning to look, close-up of hunters determined eyes."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

# Page 2 - Continue the narrative
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create page 2 continuing the scene. The hunter approaches a table of alien criminals. Include panels showing: the target alien recognizing danger, the hunters hand reaching for a weapon, tension building. Same art style as page 1."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

# Request style adjustment
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Recreate page 2 but with more dramatic lighting - add more shadows and a red color accent from the bar neon signs. Keep all other elements the same."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "session_id": "space-bounty-comic"
  }'

Batch Generation for Comic Projects

Generate multiple pages or variations efficiently:

# Cover variations
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a manga cover - a magical girl transformation scene, sparkles and ribbons, dramatic pose"}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

# Alternative cover style
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create the same magical girl cover but in darker, more mature art style - less sparkles, more dramatic shadows"}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

# Western comic adaptation
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create the magical girl transformation but in Western superhero comic style - bold colors, heavy inks, more muscular proportions"}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "eco"
  }'

Error Handling

Related Skills

• each-sense - Core API documentation
• photo-to-illustration - Convert photos to various art styles
• character-design-generation - Create consistent character sheets
• storyboard-generation - Create visual storyboards for animation