1. Choose a layout
2. Fill your panels
Tip: 4 beats work for most jokes — setup → build-up → twist → punchline. Leave a field empty to keep the panel blank.
Preview updates as you type. PNG is 1200px wide.
Storyboard cheat-sheet
| Beat | What happens | Good shot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Setup | Who, where, normal situation | Wide shot — show the place |
| 2 · Build-up | Something starts to go wrong / a wish appears | Medium shot — body language |
| 3 · Twist | The surprise or turning point | Close-up — the reaction face |
| 4 · Punchline | Payoff, joke, or quiet ending | Pull back, or a silent beat with no text |
Want the panels drawn for you?
Our text-to-comic tool turns a short story into a finished 4-panel comic with AI-drawn art (Stable Diffusion; Powered by Stability AI). This template page itself uses no AI.
Printable template pack — coming soon
Coming soon: a printable PDF pack of comic & storyboard templates (all layouts above, A4 + US Letter). Not on sale yet — check back soon. All templates on this page stay free.
FAQ
Are these comic templates free?
Yes. Every layout is free for personal and commercial use, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I print a blank comic template?
Yes. Pick a layout, leave the panels empty and download the PNG, then print it on A4 or US Letter and draw by hand.
What is the difference between a comic strip and a storyboard?
A comic strip tells a story to readers with captions and speech bubbles; a storyboard plans shots for a video or animation, with notes on camera angle and action under each frame.
Can AI draw the panels for me?
Yes. The FunMagi text-to-comic tool turns a short story into a finished 4-panel comic with AI-drawn art.
Layout guides: 4-panel comic template · Webtoon template · Storyboard template