Boost Webtoon Production: How AI Powers Fast Comic Creation

With the rise of digital technology, webtoons (vertical scrolling comics) have become popular for their flexible layout, diverse content, and convenient reading experience. This article demonstrates how to use AI to efficiently create webtoons, covering the whole pipeline from extracting core content to generating high‑quality images.

What Is a Webtoon?

Webtoons are long, vertical‑scroll comics designed for mobile or computer screens. Originating in Korea, they feature flexible layouts, frequent updates, strong interactivity, and a wide range of topics, making them especially suitable for quick, low‑threshold reading.

Why Use Webtoons for Policy Communication?

Compared with long text, the image‑plus‑text format is easier to understand. Research shows that users prefer graphic‑rich long images for policy explanations, leading to higher engagement.

AI‑Powered Design Workflow

The entire project took five days: one day to craft prompts, three days to produce and refine ten comic panels, and one day for layout. AI dramatically speeds up production that previously required over half a month.

Tools

Primary tools are GPT (for text processing) and Midjourney (for image generation). Free alternatives such as Tongyi Qianwen, Doubao, or Kimi can replace GPT, while other image generators like ComfyUI with the Kolors model or StarryAI can be used instead of Midjourney.

Step‑by‑Step Process

Extract core content : Simplify dense policy language so GPT can understand the main points.

Rewrite in plain language & create storyboard : Convert official terms into everyday wording and outline the comic’s frames.

Prompt conversion : Translate abstract concepts into concrete visual cues (e.g., replace “illegal fees” with “money, numbers”).

Prompt testing : Run the prompts in Midjourney and verify that the generated images convey the intended information.

Style reference : Use the

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flag with an image link to lock a consistent visual style.

Local modifications : Apply Midjourney’s regional edit feature to fix details such as hands or small elements.

Composition adjustment : Refine framing or add extra elements to the final image.

Final polishing : Enhance details to improve overall visual quality.

Free Alternatives

If you lack access to GPT, platforms like Tongyi Qianwen, Doubao, or Kimi can generate comparable prompts. The same workflow works with these models.

Advanced Image Generation

ComfyUI workflows with the Kolors model ensure character consistency, while StarryAI offers a user‑friendly alternative with high accuracy.

Conclusion

AI technology dramatically improves comic creation efficiency and lowers the entry barrier, enabling more creators to produce consistent, high‑quality webtoons. Future advances will further enrich webtoon content and expand creative possibilities.