Make them the hero.
A real comic book starring the people you love. Written from your memories, drawn from their photos, ready to preview in minutes, and printed to keep.
their photo
Made for the moment
Pick the occasion. We'll pitch the story.
Father's Day
Birthday
Anniversary
Wedding
Mother's Day
For kids
Christmas
Graduation
Retirement
New baby
For a friend
Proposal
Or any moment at all. Weddings, retirements, "just because". Tell us the story and we'll do the rest.
How it works
Three steps. Ten minutes. One very good gift.
Upload their photos
One or two clear shots per person. They become the characters, in any of eight art styles, and they stay recognizable on every page.
"Dad, my sister, and the dog. All three."
Tell us the story
How you met. The fishing trip that went wrong. Dad's 60th as a heist. A sentence is enough; our studio writes the script, panels, and dialogue.
"Mom saves the neighborhood before the school run."
Preview free, then keep it
Read the first pages in minutes, free. Love it? Unlock the whole comic, redraw any page you're not sure about, and order it printed with a dedication.
"Printed and shipped free. About two weeks."
Real comics, real people
Made this week by people like you.
Alignment Trouble
Cyberpunk · 10 pages
Spielberg on the Sidewalk
Graphic Novel · 10 pages
The Stink of Victory
Cyberpunk · 8 pages
Kristin and the Honda of Destiny
American Classic · 8 pages
Kote Shift: Neon Rescue
Cyberpunk · 10 pages
Civic of the Force
Graphic Novel · 10 pages
Type R of the Force
Graphic Novel · 10 pages
Gene Takes the Course
Graphic Novel · 4 pages
Kristin Takes the Checkered Night
Manga · 6 pages
Kim and the Catnap Clue
Retro Pop · 12 pages
Dial Tone Diamond
Cyberpunk · 10 pages
Vector of Lies
American Classic · 14 pages
The Great Design-Off
Cyberpunk · 10 pages
Midnight Kite, Lost River Vault
American Classic · 4 pages
Eight art styles
Same person. Eight ways to draw her.
Pick the style that fits the story and the person. Faces stay recognizable in every one.
the photo we started fromOne photo in, eight looks out.
Every tile above was drawn from this single photo. That's what happens to the people in your comic: they're still them, just in a world with more explosions.
Compare all eight styles
Printed & shipped free
The printed comic
A real comic book. Not a PDF in a frame.
Glossy cover, full-color pages, saddle-stitched like the ones on the newsstand. Their name on the front, your message inside.
- 10 to 14 full comic pages with panels, speech bubbles and sound effects
- Dedication page with your personal message on the inside cover
- Premium full-color print, 6.6×10.25 in, saddle stitch
- Free standard shipping in the US, at your door in about two weeks
- Digital copy included, so you can share it the same day
Reviews
What people say when they open it.
This is my second purchase from this shop and all I can say is WOW!! I got the first comic for our 1st wedding "paper" anniversary and did issue #2 for my husband's first Father's Day, and he LOVED them. He has them framed and hanging in his office.
★★★★★ Katie · Jun 2026This was the perfect gift - my husband loved it! The online portal was easy to build and customize my comic and going back and forth a few times with the team to get things right was easy. Will be buying these in the future!
★★★★★ Jessica · Aug 2026I have ordered 3 custom comics and we are so excited every time. What started as a fun anniversary gift turned into the gift my husband looks forward to most!
★★★★★ Courtney · Jul 2026Wish I could give customer service 6 stars. The product is amazing. The comic book is exactly what I wanted and my soon to be husband will be over the moon!
★★★★★ Rachel · Jun 2026Great 1st anniversary gift! My husband and I love the finished product. The quality is amazing and we love to have a comic book of our relationship to look back on.
★★★★★ Sarah · Jun 2026Absolutely amazing they could do this! Already thinking about making one for my mom!
★★★★★ Kayla · Aug 2026Two ways to get one
Make it yourself, or let us make it for you.
Make it here, in minutes
- Upload photos, type the story, pick a style
- Free preview of the first pages before you pay
- Redraw any page until it's right
- From $25 digital, $44.99 printed
Or have our studio make it
- Send us the photos and the story
- We write, illustrate, and refine every page by hand
- Proof sent to you before printing
- Order through our Etsy shop
Pricing
One comic. One price.
Preview the first pages free. Pay only when you love it.
The Comic
- 10-page comic, fully illustrated
- Their faces, any of 8 art styles
- 10 spare pages for redraws or extras
- Share link + print-ready PDF
The Keepsake
- Everything in The Comic
- Printed comic book, glossy cover
- Your dedication on the inside cover
- Free US shipping, about two weeks
Add the printed book after you've read every page.
Making a few? Three comics for $60. Extra printed copies $19.99 each.
Questions
Things people ask before they hit start.
Can I see it before I pay?
Yes. Sign up, upload photos, tell us the story, and we draw the first pages free. You only pay if you want the rest of the comic.
Will it actually look like them?
That's the whole point. Every character is drawn from the photos you upload and stays consistent from page to page. Clear, well-lit photos of the face work best. If a page misses, redraw it; The Comic includes spare pages for exactly that.
How long does it take?
The free preview takes a few minutes. The full comic is usually ready within the hour. Printed books ship free and arrive in about two weeks in the US.
Is it made with AI?
Yes, and directed by you. Our studio's illustration models draw every panel from your photos and your story, and you review, redraw, and approve pages before anything is printed. Prefer a fully hand-finished comic? Our white-glove service on Etsy does that.
Can I write the story myself?
Absolutely. Give us a sentence and we'll script it, or write the whole plot and dialogue yourself. Inside jokes encouraged.
What do I get?
A digital comic you can read online, share by link, and download as a print-ready PDF. The Keepsake adds a professionally printed, saddle-stitched comic book with a dedication page, shipped free in the US.
Can I make one for kids?
Yes. Kids' comics are some of the most popular. Keep the story sweet or silly and choose a friendly style like watercolor, manga, or classic American.
Ready when you are
Somebody you love is about to be on a cover.
Free preview. No card. About ten minutes from photo to first page.