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Maya's Panel City
9.8 reader reaction
A better gift than another framed photo
Turn their story into a comic they will actually keep.
Build a cinematic, reference-guided comic from real memories, inside jokes, and the little details that make the person unmistakably them.
Free cover preview. Full custom PDF $39.99. No payment until the cover is ready.
Private project links, editable story text, and a reference photo requirement for better likeness.
Reference-photo likeness
Preview before checkout
PDF built page by page
*****
4.9
from early gift orders
Graduation
First Flight From Campus
Anniversary
The Timeline Mishap
Cover preview
Generated from their photo
Storyboard + likeness locked before checkout
Made for
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Anniversaries
- Weddings
- Family memories
- Best friends
- Team wins
- Just because
Gift builder
Start messy. We turn the details into a comic-ready brief.
The best gifts are specific. The builder asks for the person, the moment, the emotional target, and a clear reference photo before any art is generated.
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The person
“Maya, curly hair, yellow sweater, laughs at her own jokes.”
02
The memory
“A kitchen-table kingdom, family recipes, a secret map in grandma’s cookbook.”
03
The vibe
“Warm, funny, a little magical, not too serious.”
04
The guardrail
“Use the uploaded reference photo as the character anchor.”
Output
Storyboard, cover preview, full comic PDF
Free cover preview first
Likeness anchored to references
Download when the PDF is ready
How it works
Four steps to a comic that feels made for them.
Start with the person, shape the story, review the storyboard, then unlock the full illustrated book after the preview lands.
Tell the story
Share the person, occasion, visual details, and the kind of adventure you want.
Review the storyboard
Edit titles, captions, dialogue, and image prompts before generating art.
See a free preview
Generate sample comic pages first, so the checkout decision is easy.
Unlock the full PDF
Pay once, generate every page, download the PDF, and send it as a gift.
Example comics
Built for real moments, not generic templates.
Use these as starting points, then make the cast, tone, and scenes entirely yours.
9.7 Graduation - superhero
First Flight From Campus
A college grad becomes the hero of a bright city-saving origin story.
9.8 Anniversary - romantic comedy
The Timeline Mishap
A couple relives their funniest milestones through time-bending panels.
9.9 Family - cozy fantasy
The Kitchen Table Kingdom
A family memory becomes a warm quest full of heirlooms and secret maps.
Early customer reactions
The moment they open it is the product.
"We read it out loud at dinner. The inside jokes were the best part."Maya R.Birthday gift
"The preview pages made it clear the story was really about him."Daniel K.Graduation gift
"It felt much more personal than another framed photo or card."Priya S.Anniversary gift
"We made my sister the lead in a sci-fi adventure. Huge hit."Marcus L.Family gift
One-time price
$39.99
Only after your free preview is ready.
- 4-page free preview before checkout
- Editable storyboard and page text
- 8 to 24 pages per full comic
- Reference photo required for art previews
- Downloadable PDF delivery
- Private project asset links
- Support email workflow ready
FAQ
Everything people usually ask before starting.
Can I make a comic about someone else?
Yes, as long as you have permission to use their likeness and story details.
Do I get to see anything before paying?
Yes. Generate the free preview pages before checkout.
What do I receive after checkout?
You receive a full generated comic PDF, with email delivery when production email is configured.
Can I edit the story first?
Yes. The storyboard, image prompts, captions, and dialogue are editable before preview generation.
How many pages can I make?
The default is 12 pages, and the app supports 8 to 24 pages.
Do I need reference photos?
Yes. Upload at least one clear character photo, and up to 6 JPEG, PNG, or WebP reference images.
Is the full comic private?
User-generated comic assets are delivered through private project asset routes.
What do I need to launch publicly?
Connect Vercel, Neon, Vercel Blob, Stripe, Resend, and your domain support email settings.
Make them the hero of something they can keep.
Start with a name. Leave with a comic book.