Comic Content Analysis Framework
Deep analysis framework for transforming source content into effective visual storytelling.
Purpose
Before creating a comic, thoroughly analyze the source material to:
Identify the target audience and their needs
Determine what value the comic will deliver
Extract narrative potential for visual storytelling
Plan character arcs and key moments
Analysis Dimensions
1. Core Content (Understanding "What")
Central Message
What is the single most important idea readers should take away?
Can you express it in one sentence?
Key Concepts
What are the essential concepts readers must understand?
How should these concepts be visualized?
Which concepts need simplified explanations?
Content Structure
How is the source material organized?
What is the natural narrative arc?
Where are the climax and turning points?
Evidence & Examples
What concrete examples, data, or stories support the main ideas?
Which examples translate well to visual panels?
What can be shown rather than told?
2. Context & Background (Understanding "Why")
Source Origin
Who created this content? What is their perspective?
What was the original purpose?
Is there bias to be aware of?
Historical/Cultural Context
When and where does the story take place?
What background knowledge do readers need?
What period-specific visual elements are required?
Underlying Assumptions
What does the source assume readers already know?
What implicit beliefs or values are present?
Should the comic challenge or reinforce these?
3. Audience Analysis
Primary Audience
Who will read this comic?
What is their existing knowledge level?
What are their interests and motivations?
Secondary Audiences
Who else might benefit from this comic?
How might their needs differ?
Reader Questions
What questions will readers have?
What misconceptions might they bring?
What "aha moments" can we create?
4. Value Proposition
Knowledge Value
What will readers learn?
What new perspectives will they gain?
How will this change their understanding?
Emotional Value
What emotions should readers feel?
What connections will they make with characters?
What will make this memorable?
Practical Value
Can readers apply what they learn?
What actions might this inspire?
What conversations might it spark?
5. Narrative Potential
Story Arc Candidates
What natural narratives exist in the content?
Where is the conflict or tension?
What transformations occur?
Character Potential
Who are the key figures?
What are their motivations and obstacles?
How do they change throughout?
Visual Opportunities
What scenes have strong visual potential?
Where can abstract concepts become concrete images?
What metaphors can be visualized?
Dramatic Moments
What are the breakthrough/revelation moments?
Where are the emotional peaks?
What creates tension and release?
6. Adaptation Considerations
What to Keep
Essential facts and ideas
Key quotes or moments
Core emotional beats
What to Simplify
Complex explanations
Dense technical details
Lengthy descriptions
What to Expand
Brief mentions that deserve more attention
Implied emotions or relationships
Visual details not in source
What to Omit
Tangential information
Redundant examples
Content that doesn't serve the narrative
Output Format
Analysis results should be saved to analysis.md with:
YAML Front Matter: Metadata (title, topic, time_span, languages, aspect_ratio, page_count)
Target Audience: Primary, secondary, tertiary audiences with their needs
Value Proposition: What readers will gain (knowledge, emotional, practical)
Core Themes: Table with theme, narrative potential, visual opportunity
Key Figures & Story Arcs: Character profiles with arcs, visual identity, key moments
Content Signals: Style and layout recommendations based on content type
Recommended Approaches: Narrative approaches ranked by suitability
Analysis Checklist
Before proceeding to storyboard:
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