OctoComics is a web-based AI comic generation tool plus a social community. It lets creators input simple prompts or upload a script, then it uses AI to build storyboards, dialogue, character art, and comic panels.
It supports both page comics and vertical webtoon formats, which gives you flexibility in layout.
Also, it’s especially known for BL (Boys’ Love) genre support it has models tailored for emotional interactions, intimate scenes, and character chemistry.
Key Features & Functionality
1. AI-Driven Story & Script Generation
OctoComics’ story script model is pretty powerful. You type in your idea or “inspiration,” and it kicks out a plot, character interaction, and dialogue.
The AI helps you build subplots, emotional beats, and even serialized storylines perfect if you want a continuous webtoon vibe.
2. AI Art & Layout
Once your script is ready, the AI art model takes over. It draws characters, backgrounds, expressions with styles from Japanese manga to Western cartoons.
The layout editor is flexible: you can drag to adjust panel grids, dialogue bubbles, stickers, and more.
3. Character Creation & OC Support
You can create Original Characters (OCs) via AI. There’s a kind of NUI (natural UI) dialogue: tell the model what you imagine, and it brings it to life.
Once created, you can reuse characters by calling them with an @name.
There’s a sharing community too other users contribute character resources.
4. Script Upload & Continuation
If you already have a story written, you can upload your script. OctoComics will convert it into panels, generate visuals, and build a comic around it.
For serialized works, it supports “comic continuation”: you can build episodes or chapters and keep the style consistent.
5. Export & Formats
When you’re done, you can export your comic as JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
That’s great for publishing on other platforms like Tapas, Webtoon Canvas, or even Kindle.
6. Community Hub
OctoComics isn’t just a tool it’s got its own community. You can publish your comics, browse others’ work, and get feedback.
There’s also a resource pool for characters and templates, which makes collaboration or inspiration easy.
Pricing (Chart in Words)
Here’s how the pricing works, more or less:
There’s a free tier you can use basic features, generate a limited number of comics per day, and experiment with the AI.
For more power or usage, there is a premium subscription (paid) this unlocks advanced AI-drawing models, more generation times, custom panel layouts, and better continuity for serialized comics.
They also seem to encourage inviting friends: more invites = more “free times” to generate.
Pros
Super fast way to turn your ideas into visual comics.
No drawing skills needed the AI handles visuals and layout.
Great for niche genres like BL, serialized stories, and OCs.
Flexible editing: adjust panels, bubbles, grids easily.
Good export options: PNG, JPEG, PDF.
Community built in share your comics and get feedback.
Cons
AI-generated art may feel generic or limited in artistic control.
Style might not match very specific or unique art visions.
Free tier may be limited in “generation times.”
Continuity or expressions might sometimes feel off (AI limitation).
It’s web-based, so offline or very large projects might be painful.
Final Thoughts
If you’re someone who dreams up stories, but art-making slows you down, OctoComics is kind of a blessing.
It gives you a fast, friendly way to make comics: the AI helps with plot + panels + visuals, and you don’t need to be a pro artist. The BL-specific features are a standout if that’s your thing, you’ll feel seen.
