Arrange the frames on each page. Every comic book script specifies the number of frames on each page, as well as the action each frame contains. Before you can illustrate your comic, you need to place the frames in the order you want and ensure that the action will flow naturally from one to the next.
Pencil in the basic drawings in each frame. Pencils are key for the initial illustration because they allow you to make changes quickly and easily before adding more permanent content. If you're using drawing software on your computer instead of pens and pencils, draw these initial images with a thin brush and use layers to let you erase them if necessary.
Add the spots for "sound effects" such as dialogue balloons and thought bubbles. These appear as white clouds or ovals outlined in black, which contain the character's thoughts and words. A writer or letterer will fill in the words, but the balloons and other effects cannot cover up any important images such as a character's head. Know how many bubbles are required for each frame, and prepare "blank" space in the images full of incidental details (such as buildings in the background) where you and the writer can fit them in easily.
Erase the pencil marks that appear inside a word balloon or sound effect. The interior of these effects needs to be white in order for the words to stand out.
Ink in the lines once you're satisfied with the images in each panel. You can also create specific effects such as shadowing at this time. Inking sets the artwork permanently, so make sure you're happy with the illustrations. (If you're using a computer program, this isn't a concern, provided you continue to use the layering tool.)
Color in the spaces between the ink lines to complete your comic book. Stay within the ink lines to avoid a sloppy appearance and keep your color palette consistent throughout the comic book. Make sure each character is colored the same way in each panel and balance the different colors to give the panels a pleasing appearance.
Wait for your images to dry, then scan them and print them out. If you're using a software program, save your work and then print it out.