# Retro Hand-Inked Manga Comic Transformation

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Anime (@library.anime)](/@library.anime.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: GPT Image 2
- AI keywords: storyboard, anime, illustration, character, playful, portrait
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Create a wholly original, {style} in a {art_style}. Use {panel_count}. Treat the uploaded image as the character reference; redraw the character entirely in manga form with consistent line work and shading across every panel. Interpret the person as the main character and, based on their appearance, generate an uplifting encounter with a clear “setup-reinforce-turnaround” structure: the first panel establishes context, the second develops the situation, and the third delivers a surprise twist. Keep the dialogue short, natural, and upbeat. No technology.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{style}` | style | simple black-and-white comic strip |
| `{art_style}` | art style | retro hand-inked manga style |
| `{panel_count}` | panel count | 2-3 horizontal panels |

## About

A detailed prompt that transforms a reference photo into a three-panel retro hand-inked manga comic strip with a positive narrative twist.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.anime on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/retro-hand-inked-manga-comic-transformation-2y4s75
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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