Its incredibly easy to recreate this style
1. upload reference image
2. Include prompt of what you want
3. Include the following JSON text and refer to it as the style guide to follow
4. Show me your results!
{
"styleGuide": {
"name": "Retro Comic Book Style Guide",
"colorPalette": {
"primaryColors": [
"
#FF0000", // Vivid Red
"
#FFFF00", // Bright Yellow
"
#0000FF", // Royal Blue
"
#00FFFF", // Cyan
"
#FF6600", // Orange
"#000000", // Black
"
#FFFFFF" // White
],
"secondaryColors": [
"
#FFC107", // Amber Yellow
"
#A52A2A", // Brick Red
"
#8B4513", // Saddle Brown
"#008080", // Teal
"#999999" // Light Gray (for shading)
],
"usageNotes": "Colors should be flat and vivid. No gradients. Contrast is key. Primary colors dominate the foreground; secondary colors used for accents and shading."
},
"lineArt": {
"strokeWeight": "Thick, solid black lines (2–6px depending on resolution)",
"edgeTreatment": "Sharp, high contrast with no anti-aliasing",
"crosshatching": "Rare; if used, tightly packed and evenly spaced",
"usageNotes": "Linework should feel bold and dynamic. Facial outlines, expressions, and props use exaggerated curvature and angles to heighten drama."
},
"halftonePattern": {
"type": "Dot-based halftone",
"density": "Medium to high density for skin tones and shadows",
"angle": "45 degrees",
"scale": "Varies by region (smaller for shading, larger for background fills)",
"colorBlending": "Duotone appearance using colored halftone over skin or background tones",
"usageNotes": "Halftone patterns should be clearly visible and contribute to the texture. Avoid smooth digital gradients."
},
"typography": {
"letteringStyle": "Hand-drawn comic sans-serif with exaggerated features",
"speechBubbles": {
"stroke": "Black outline, thick (2–4px)",
"fill": "White or yellow",
"tailShape": "Pointed with strong curvature"
},
"soundEffects": {
"fonts": "Bold, blocky uppercase type with outlines",
"fillEffects": "Gradients or halftones inside letters (optional)",
"stroke": "Thick black border for maximum pop",
"examples": ["BOOM!", "ZAP!", "WHAM!", "CRACK!"]
}
},
"illustrationStyle": {
"skinTones": "Rendered with red or tan halftones layered over beige",
"hairHighlights": "Flat color with minimal streaking, black lines for shine",
"expressionDesign": {
"eyes": "Large, expressive with thick outlines",
"mouth": "Open and exaggerated, often with visible teeth and tongue",
"sweatDrops": "White shapes with black outlines, oversized for drama"
},
"hands": {
"gesture": "Highly stylized with emphasized tension and line shadowing",
"proportions": "Slightly exaggerated anatomy for power/impact"
},
"backgroundEffects": {
"explosionBursts": {
"style": "Jagged radial lines in red/yellow/black",
"lineStyle": "Black ink, varying thickness",
"center": "Often uses solid yellow or red",
"soundText": "Centered inside burst"
},
"radialLines": "Used behind heads to indicate surprise or intensity"
}
},
"printingSimulation": {
"paperTexture": "Off-white or slightly yellowed to simulate vintage print",
"misregistration": "Optional slight misalignment of color layers to mimic old comic printing techniques",
"dotGain": "Visible in inked areas, especially blacks and reds"
},
"overallMood": {
"tone": "Dramatic, expressive, high tension",
"emotion": "Exaggerated panic, strength, or explosive action",
"tempo": "Fast-paced, action-packed visuals"
}
}
}