Comic+Strip+Creators

__ToonDoo __: []


 * Need an account to access (free)
 * Many options - comparable to BitStrips
 * Most flexibility
 * Can upload images and pictures from the web or your computer
 * Ability to draw your own art
 * In color
 * Ability to email comics
 * Easy to print
 * Can publish online

__StoryboardThat__: []
 * Is free, but also has a paid option that is pretty reasonable for a short term project
 * You can function with the free option as long as students do not SAVE their toons. We have them take screenshots. Otherwise, they are limited to two toons a week.
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">You also have only 15 minutes to work on the toon before a screen pops up that prompts you to save your toon. We haven't found a way around this screen.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Many options - comparable to ToonDoo
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A lot of flexibility
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">In color - has several filter options
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Only con is that it lacks a variety of props

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">__Pixton__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Need an account to access (free)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Many options as far as scene backgrounds and characters
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Zero props unless you upgrade to a paid account
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">In color
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Can't download or print with the free account; need to take a screenshot

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">__Marvel__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[]


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Free
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">No account needed
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ability to register for a free account to save
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Only offers superhero characters
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Plenty of backgrounds to choose from
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Limited props
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">In color
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Can download and print toons

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">__MakeBeliefsComix__: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Do not need an account to access (downside: cannot save)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Fewer options than BitStrips
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">No background images - only colors
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Not as much flexibility as BitStrips
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mostly black and white
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ability to email comics
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Easy to print
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Has lesson plans and free comic strip printables
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Teacher Resources: []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Free Printables: []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Multiple categories
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Graphics with prompts to write in
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Works for all grade levels
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Blank Templates: []

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">Strip Creator __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[|http://stripcreator.com/make.php#]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Do not need an account to access (need an account to save)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Fewer options
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">No props
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Choices are in words--not pictures
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Limited to 1-3 panels
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Least flexibility
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">In color
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">No print button
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Cannot email
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Most difficult to use
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Works on the iPad

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">ReadWriteThink __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Do not need an account to access (downside: cannot save)
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Limited options
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Can choose from 1-6 panels
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Less flexibility
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Black and white
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Easy to print
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Easy to use

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">ComicBook __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">iPad only
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Costs $2.99
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Uses your own pictures to create
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Limited free options
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Minimal props ("stickers")
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Speech bubbles
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Choices are in the words
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Some flexibility
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">In color
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Easy to print
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Ability to email comics
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Can share online (facebook, twitter, instagram)
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Option to save as an image or as a PDF

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">ToonTastic __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 21px;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">iPad only
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Free
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Works like a movie
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Focuses on plot elements (setup, conflict, challenge, climax, resolution)
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Few options - theme based
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Some flexibility with the characters and objects
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Can add animation, narration, and music
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Ability to draw your own settings, characters, and objects
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Option to share online
 * <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Cannot print

__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 50px;">Reviews of Comic Creator Sites __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">"The Best Ways to Make Comic Strips Online"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">This article looks at several different online comic-creator sites and gives a brief overview of those sites
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Includes ToonDoo and MakeBeliefsComix
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">"Get Your Students Stripping: A Simple Review of Online Comic Creation Websites"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Another site looking at online comic-creator sites
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Much more in depth
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Addresses issues with backgrounds, characters, objects, personal art/media, and user interface
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Gives an overall conclusion of each site that takes into consideration its advantages and disadvantages
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Includes ToonDoo, MakeBeliefsComix, and BitStrips
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[]

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