{"id":70655,"date":"2020-12-10T20:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=39577"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:51:30","slug":"photo-to-comic-book-art-in-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/photo-to-comic-book-art-in-photoshop","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn a Photo Into Comic Book Art in Adobe Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to turn a photo into comic book art. One: follow this tutorial to learn how to do it from scratch. Or two: get an awesome <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/add-ons\/actions-and-presets\/comic\/compatible-with-adobe-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\">comic book Photoshop action<\/a> from Envato Elements to save yourself some time. You&#8217;ll find our top picks at the end of this tutorial!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;d like to see this comic book Photoshop tutorial in video format, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/TutsPremium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Turn a Photo Into Comic Book Art in Adobe Photoshop\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rOW6K1Hg3ZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will You Learn in This Adobe Photoshop Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to turn a photo into a comic with Photoshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to make a comic book effect in Photoshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to make a sunburst background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create a halftone texture in Photoshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to apply filters in Photoshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutorial Assets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this comic book Photoshop tutorial, you have to download these assets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/couple-man-woman-girl-guy-bokeh-2590797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Couple Stock Image<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ftourini.deviantart.com\/art\/old-paper-stock-02-256716612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Old Paper Texture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dafont.com\/bd-cartoon-shout.font\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">BD Cartoon Shout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How to Create the Sunburst Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s begin creating our Photoshop comic book effect. Create a new <strong>850 by 645 pixels<\/strong> document in Photoshop. You can, of course, choose any size you want, but you will have to adjust the settings proportionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make a new layer called <strong>Sunburst Background<\/strong>. Pick the <strong>Gradient Tool (G) <\/strong>and choose the gradient colors: <code class=\"inline\">#777777<\/code> and <code class=\"inline\">#c5c5c5<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Make a new layer called Sunburst Background. Pick the Gradient Tool to create a gradient\" class=\"wp-image-85210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key pressed and draw a vertical line starting from the top of the canvas, with <strong>Linear gradient<\/strong> shades from the starting point to the ending point in a straight line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Keep the Shift key pressed and draw a vertical line starting from the top of the canvas, with Linear gradient shades from the starting point to the ending point in a straight line.\" class=\"wp-image-85211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filter &gt; Distort &gt; Wave<\/strong> and make these settings to create vertical lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Filter &gt; Distort &gt; Wave and make these settings to create vertical lines.\" class=\"wp-image-85212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-3-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you have the first line light gray and the last line dark gray. If this is not the case, press <strong>Control-T<\/strong> to fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure you have the first line light gray and the last line dark gray. If this is not the case, press Control-T to fix that.\" class=\"wp-image-85213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-4-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-4-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s very important to go to <strong>Image &gt; Trim<\/strong> and make these settings, otherwise the previous step will not count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-5.jpg\" alt=\"It's very important to go to Image &gt; Trim and make these settings, otherwise the previous step will not count.\" class=\"wp-image-85214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-5-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-5-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filter &gt; Distort &gt; Polar Coordinates<\/strong> to create the sunburst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-6.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Filter &gt; Distort &gt; Polar Coordinates to create the sunburst.\" class=\"wp-image-85215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-6-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-6-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Layer &gt; New Adjustment Layer &gt; Gradient Map<\/strong> to add color to the sunburst background. You can choose any colors you want. I will use <code class=\"inline\">#003876<\/code> (location<strong> 23%<\/strong>) and <code class=\"inline\">#00b5e9<\/code> (location <strong>100%<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-7.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Layer &gt; New Adjustment Layer &gt; Gradient Map to add color to the sunburst background. You can choose any colors you want.\" class=\"wp-image-85216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-7-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-1-7-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How to Remove the Background in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a new layer, add the <strong>Couple Photo<\/strong> and use the <strong>Lasso Tool<\/strong> to make a rough selection of the couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"On a new layer, add the Couple Photo and use the Lasso Tool to make a rough selection of the couple.\" class=\"wp-image-85217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press <strong>Shift-Control-I<\/strong> to invert the selection. Press <strong>Delete<\/strong> to remove the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Press Shift-Control-I to invert the selection. Press Delete to remove the background.\" class=\"wp-image-85218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to Increase the Contrast of a Photo in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a <strong>Brightness\/Contrast<\/strong> adjustment layer to increase the contrast of this photo. Click on the third button from the left to add this adjustment as a <strong>Clipping Mask<\/strong> for the layer below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Brightness\/Contrast adjustment layer to increase the contrast of this photo.\" class=\"wp-image-85219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-3-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a second <strong>Brightness\/Contrast<\/strong> adjustment layer to increase the contrast of some parts of the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the third button from the left to add this adjustment as a <strong>Clipping Mask<\/strong> for the layer below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Add a second Brightness\/Contrast adjustment layer to increase the contrast of some parts of the photo.\" class=\"wp-image-85220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-4-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-4-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the <strong>Layer Mask<\/strong> of the <strong>Brightness\/Contrast<\/strong> adjustment layer and press <strong>Control-I<\/strong> to invert the white color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick the <strong>Brush Tool<\/strong> and, with a soft round brush, paint over some areas to add more contrast. Use white color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Layer Mask of the Brightness\/Contrast adjustment layer and press Control-I to invert the white color.\" class=\"wp-image-85221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the areas where I painted with white inside the layer mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"These are the areas where I painted with white inside the layer mask.\" class=\"wp-image-85222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-2-5-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How to Make Photos More Vibrant in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Layer &gt; New Adjustment Layer &gt; Vibrance. <\/strong>Increase the <strong>Vibrance <\/strong>to <strong>100 <\/strong>and the <strong>Saturation <\/strong>to<strong> 4. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the third button from the left to add this adjustment as a <strong>Clipping Mask<\/strong> for the layer below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Layer &gt; New Adjustment Layer &gt; Vibrance. Increase the Vibrance to 100 and the Saturation to 4. \" class=\"wp-image-85223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-4-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-4-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-4-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to Use the Poster Edges Filter in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press <strong>Control-J<\/strong> to make a copy of the <strong>Couple<\/strong> layer. Call this layer <strong>Comics Effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filters &gt; Artistic &gt; Poster Edges<\/strong> and choose these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Press Control-J to make a copy of the Couple layer. Call this layer Comics Effect.\" class=\"wp-image-85224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a <strong>Stroke<\/strong> layer style to the <strong>Comics Effect <\/strong>layer to create a black outline on the edges too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-2.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Stroke layer style to the Comics Effect layer to create a black outline on the edges too.\" class=\"wp-image-85225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a new layer and call it <strong>Color<\/strong>. <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the layer and choose <strong>Create Clipping Mask<\/strong>. Set the blend mode to <strong>Color Dodge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <strong>Brush Tool<\/strong> to paint over the blouse of the girl using the color <code class=\"inline\">#9a60c3<\/code>. Do the same for the boy using the color <code class=\"inline\">#e06f00<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-3.jpg\" alt=\"Create a new layer and call it Color. Right-click on the layer and choose Create Clipping Mask. Set the blend mode to Color Dodge.\" class=\"wp-image-85226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-5-3-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How to Use the Photocopy Filter in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press <strong>Control-J<\/strong> to make a copy of the <strong>Couple<\/strong> layer. Move this layer above the <strong>Comics Effect <\/strong>layer. Call this layer <strong>Outline Effect<\/strong>. Set the blend mode to <strong>Multiply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the <strong>Foreground Color<\/strong> to <code class=\"inline\">#000000<\/code> and the <strong>Background Color<\/strong> to <code class=\"inline\">#ffffff<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filters &gt; Sketch &gt; Photocopy<\/strong> and choose these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Filters &gt; Sketch &gt; Photocopy and choose these settings.\" class=\"wp-image-85227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filter &gt; Stylize &gt; Diffuse<\/strong> to create a softer effect. If there are too many lines, you can use the <strong>Eraser Tool <\/strong>to delete some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Filter &gt; Stylize &gt; Diffuse to create a softer effect. If there are too many lines, you can use the Eraser Tool to delete some of them.\" class=\"wp-image-85228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-6-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. How to Create a Halftone Texture in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a new layer called <strong>Halftone Texture<\/strong> and fill it with color <code class=\"inline\">#ffffff<\/code>. Go to <strong>Filter &gt; Noise &gt; Add Noise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Create a new layer called Halftone Texture and fill it with color #ffffff. Go to Filter &gt; Noise &gt; Add Noise.\" class=\"wp-image-85229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to <strong>Filter &gt; Pixelate &gt; Color Halftone<\/strong> and make these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-2.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Filter &gt; Pixelate &gt; Color Halftone and make these settings.\" class=\"wp-image-85230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the blend mode of the <strong>Halftone Texture<\/strong> layer to <strong>Multiply<\/strong>, opacity <strong>66%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-3.jpg\" alt=\"Set the blend mode of the Halftone Texture layer to Multiply, opacity 66%.\" class=\"wp-image-85231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-3-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a <strong>Brightness\/Contrast<\/strong> adjustment layer to lighten the image and make it brighter. If you want more vibrant and saturated colors, you can also add a <strong>Vibrance<\/strong> adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-4.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Brightness\/Contrast adjustment layer to lighten the image and make it brighter. If you want more vibrant and saturated colors, you can also add a Vibrance adjustment.\" class=\"wp-image-85232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-4-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-7-4-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. How to Create Speech Bubbles in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <strong>Ellipse Tool<\/strong> to create some rounded shapes as shown in the preview image. Use the color <code class=\"inline\">#ffffff<\/code> for the shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add the shapes on the same layer, make sure you check the <strong>Add to shape area<\/strong> button after making the first shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Use the Ellipse Tool to create some rounded shapes as shown in the preview image. Use the color #ffffff for the shapes.\" class=\"wp-image-85233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are all types of speech bubbles. For example, the one from the right is a thought bubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s make the other a speech bubble. Use the <strong>Pen Tool<\/strong> to add a triangle shape. Again, make sure you have the <strong>Add to shape area<\/strong> button selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-2.jpg\" alt=\"Let's make the other a speech bubble. Use the Pen Tool to add a triangle shape. Again, make sure you have the Add to shape area button selected.\" class=\"wp-image-85234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a <strong>Stroke<\/strong> layer style to the <strong>Bubbles<\/strong> layer using the color <code class=\"inline\">#000000<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-3.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Stroke layer style to the Bubbles layer using the color #000000.\" class=\"wp-image-85235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-3-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add some text inside the speech bubbles using a comic font type. I will use the font <strong>BD Cartoon Shout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-4.jpg\" alt=\"Add some text inside the speech bubbles using a comic font type. I will use the font BD Cartoon Shout.\" class=\"wp-image-85236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-4-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-4-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <strong>Pen Tool<\/strong> again to draw a new shape. For the background color, use <code class=\"inline\">#ffeb27<\/code>, and for the outline, use <code class=\"inline\">#000000<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add some text using the colors <code class=\"inline\">#000000<\/code> and <code class=\"inline\">#dd1735<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-5.jpg\" alt=\"Use the Pen Tool again to draw a new shape.\" class=\"wp-image-85237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-5-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-8-5-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. How to Create a Grungy Effect in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a grungy effect, I will use the <strong>Old Paper Texture<\/strong>. Set the blend mode of this layer to <strong>Overlay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"To create a grungy effect, I will use the Old Paper Texture. Set the blend mode of this layer to Overlay.\" class=\"wp-image-85238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a <strong>Levels<\/strong> adjustment just for this layer, using a <strong>Clipping Mask<\/strong> to adjust the effect to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-2.jpg\" alt=\"Add a Levels adjustment just for this layer, using a Clipping Mask to adjust the effect to your liking.\" class=\"wp-image-85239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-9-2-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. How to Add a Border in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press <strong>Shift-Control-Alt-E<\/strong> to make a copy of all the layers. Add a <strong>Stroke<\/strong> layer style to create a border effect. Use the color <code class=\"inline\">#000000<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Press Shift-Control-Alt-E to make a copy of all the layers. Add a Stroke layer style to create a border effect. Use the color #000000\" class=\"wp-image-85240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-10-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-10-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/step-10-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Photoshop Comic Book Effect Is Done!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve learned how to make a comic book effect in Photoshop from scratch using filters and textures. I hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed this comic book Photoshop tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/final-image.jpg\" alt=\"You've learned how to make a comic book effect in Photoshop from scratch using filters and textures. \" class=\"wp-image-85241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/final-image.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/final-image-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/final-image-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Top Comic Book Photoshop Actions From Envato Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve seen how to make a comic book effect in Photoshop. Now, if you&#8217;d like to save time and still have all the fun, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/add-ons\/actions-and-presets\/comic\/compatible-with-adobe-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comic book Photoshop action<\/a> like the ones below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Photoshop comic book effects are available on Envato Elements. You can enjoy unlimited downloads with your subscription. If you&#8217;re an avid Photoshop user, a graphic designer, or a digital artist, you&#8217;ll love Envato Elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let&#8217;s check our favorite comic book Photoshop add-ons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/retro-comic-book-photoshop-action-kit-PB9YXLF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retro Comic Book Photoshop Action Kit<\/a> (ATN, PAT, PSD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/retro-comic-book-photoshop-action-kit-PB9YXLF\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retro20Comic20Book20Photoshop20Action20Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Retro Comic Book Photoshop Action Kit, Actions and Presets Including: art &amp; artistic - Envato Elements(opens in a new tab)\" class=\"wp-image-85242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retro20Comic20Book20Photoshop20Action20Kit.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retro20Comic20Book20Photoshop20Action20Kit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retro20Comic20Book20Photoshop20Action20Kit-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Photoshop comic book effect is the best and most comprehensive action kit you can get. You&#8217;ll have realistic hand-drawn comic pages in just a few clicks. This comic book Photoshop kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 vector speech bubbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 vector comic elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 vector comic sound effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>five comic book frame templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>two premium comic book mockup templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ten overall color presets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unlimited options to customize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/comic-oil-paint-photoshop-actions-RLTK9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comic Oil Paint Photoshop Actions<\/a> (ATN)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/comic-oil-paint-photoshop-actions-RLTK9D\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comic20Oil20Paint20Photoshop20Actions.jpg\" alt=\"Comic Oil Paint Photoshop Actions, Actions and Presets Including: artistic &amp; action - Envato Elements(opens in a new tab)\" class=\"wp-image-85243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comic20Oil20Paint20Photoshop20Actions.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comic20Oil20Paint20Photoshop20Actions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comic20Oil20Paint20Photoshop20Actions-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comic book filter for Photoshop is all about the painted look. The comic book Photoshop action will turn your pictures into realistic painted characters with its ten different comic book filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/comics-text-effects-3KDFL9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comics Text Effects<\/a> (PSD, ASL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/comics-text-effects-3KDFL9T\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comics20Text20Effects.jpg\" alt=\"Comics Text Effects, Layer Styles, Actions and Presets Including: text &amp; effects - Envato Elements(opens in a new tab)\" class=\"wp-image-85244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comics20Text20Effects.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comics20Text20Effects-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comics20Text20Effects-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who doesn&#8217;t love comic book Photoshop titles? This comic book style Photoshop add-on is especially created for the text. This pack includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ten different styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ten unique backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>smart objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>well-organized layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% editable elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/vectorial-photoshop-action-6HDX7DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vectorial Photoshop Action<\/a> (ABR, ATN, PAT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/vectorial-photoshop-action-6HDX7DU\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vectorial20Photoshop20Action.jpg\" alt=\"Vectorial Photoshop Action, Actions and Presets Including: photoshopaction &amp; vectorial - Envato Elements(opens in a new tab)\" class=\"wp-image-85245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vectorial20Photoshop20Action.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vectorial20Photoshop20Action-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Vectorial20Photoshop20Action-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most distinctive characteristics of the comic book style is the background. This comic book Photoshop action helps you achieve the perfect one. The bundle comes with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>five fully editable vector backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ten color effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional vector art effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organized layers and folders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/halftone-photoshop-actions-3PZ3FH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halftone Photoshop Actions<\/a> (ATN)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/halftone-photoshop-actions-3PZ3FH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halftone20Photoshop20Actions.jpg\" alt=\"Halftone Photoshop Actions, Actions and Presets, Layer Styles Including: summer &amp; vintage - Envato Elements(opens in a new tab)\" class=\"wp-image-85246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halftone20Photoshop20Actions.jpg 850w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halftone20Photoshop20Actions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halftone20Photoshop20Actions-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The halftone effect is another characteristic of the comic book look. This comic book filter for Photoshop is the best and quickest way to get it. In a few clicks, you&#8217;ll get four halftone variations and ten duotone variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you know how to make a comic book effect in Photoshop, and you&#8217;ve seen our top <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/add-ons\/actions-and-presets\/comic\/compatible-with-adobe-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\">comic book style Photoshop actions<\/a>. Looking for more comic book style Photoshop inspiration? Check out the following resources to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/guide-to-making-a-good-comic-book-cover--cms-32567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make a Comic Book Cover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/50-insane-comic-book-style-photoshop-effects-and-cartoon-filters--psd-296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50+ Insane Comic-Book Style Photoshop Effects and Cartoon Filters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-cool-3d-comic-text-effect-in-photoshop--cms-32436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create a Cool 3D Comic Text Effect in Photoshop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-halftone-effects-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-25121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create Halftone Effects in Adobe IllustratorSara Berntsson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-add-retro-comic-book-effect-styles-in-photoshop-fast--cms-32170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Add Retro Comic Book Effect Styles in Photoshop Fast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/so-you-want-to-be-a-comic-artist--cms-25141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">So You Want to Be a Comic Artist?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/10-cool-comic-and-cartoon-effects-for-photoshop--cms-31777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Cool Comic and Cartoon Effects for Photos With Photoshop Actions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this comic book Photoshop tutorial, I&#8217;ll show you how to turn a photo into comic book art using filters and textures. 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