A visual encyclopedia of comic styles – use as prompt inspiration for Midjourney or Dall•E AI when making comic images

Graphic Novel Art is a style that combines the visual elements of comics and traditional illustrations. It gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s with the rise of graphic novels as a respected art form. This style is characterized by bold lines, strong contrasts, and detailed backgrounds.

Graphic Novel Art

Jeph Loeb's visual style is characterized by bold, dynamic artwork with a focus on powerful emotions and larger-than-life characters. He is known for his work in comics during the 1990s and 2000s, particularly on superhero titles like Batman, Superman, and Marvel's The Ultimates.

Jeph Loeb

Manga Art Style is a Japanese comic art style that originated in the late 19th century and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is characterized by its distinctive characters with large, expressive eyes, exaggerated facial expressions, and dynamic action sequences.

Manga Art Style

Popeye is a visual style that originated from the famous comic strip created by E. C. Segar in 1929. This style gained popularity in the 1930s with the introduction of animated cartoons featuring Popeye the Sailor Man. The style is characterized by exaggerated, muscular characters, with Popeye's iconic bulging forearms being a prominent feature. Popeye's signature squinty eyes and pipe, along with his gruff but lovable personality, have become synonymous with this style.

Popeye

Webtoon is a digital comic format that originated in South Korea and gained popularity in the early 2000s. It is characterized by its vertical scrolling layout, which allows readers to easily navigate through the story. Webtoons became famous for their innovative storytelling techniques and the ability to easily access and share content online.

Comic styles on Stylopedia

Graphic Novel Art

Jeph Loeb

Manga Art Style

Popeye

Webtoon