[ChasingApple]

I wanted to start using GIMP for my web comic, because I have to go through many steps as it is now and thought there has to be a better way! I also want to add color and such so here is my question...

I draw my comic in pencil first, then outline using an ink pen. Once that is done I erase the pencil and scan the image into the computer. So what I have is just the outline of the artwork. What I would like to do from there is use GIMP to grab the outline and place it on a transparent layer, so then I can put a background behind it, and color in the highlighted areas of the outlines and such. I am totally new to GIMP and have never used photoshop, since I cannot afford photoshop I went with GIMP and need a little assistance. How the heck do I do this? Hehe.

Thanks in advance!

[Thorzdad]

Here is a nice step-by-step "How To" by Kazu Kibuishi for his web comic "Copper".
I think you may find some good direction from reading through it. He uses Photoshop, but there should be similar function in GIMP.

[ChasingApple]

Thanks, it is actually VERY helpful!

[peeb]

If you are interested in making comics, check out Comic Life as well.