Anniversary: a personalized comic book gift
One year, ten years or twenty-five: an anniversary is the perfect excuse to look back at the adventure so far. This comic retells your years together starring the two of you, from the tiny first apartment to the vacation where everything went wrong. Fill it with real dates, inside jokes and the nickname only your partner is allowed to use. If you want to make a book about someone you have loved for years, this is the one that says 'I remember everything' better than any card.
Create this comicWho it is for
Works for any milestone, from a first anniversary to a silver one, as a gift for a husband, wife or long-time partner, or from the family to a couple celebrating decades together.
What can happen in the story
- 1
The two of you open a mysterious photo album that pulls you straight back into your very first date.
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Jumping through the years, the two of you relive the first apartment, the camping disaster and the burnt anniversary dinner.
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Back in the present, the two of you raise a toast to the next chapter with the same awkward dance.
How it is made
- 1. Add your hero.A clear photo, a first name and a few fun answers: their job, their catchphrase, a funny habit, an inside joke or two.
- 2. Pick a story idea.We write three Anniversary story ideas from your answers. Pick one and see the cover and the first page for free.
- 3. Read it, then print it.The eBook is $7.99 and ready in about 15 minutes. Print the hardcover if you love it.
Questions about this comic
Can it cover many years of memories?
Yes. List your favorite memories, dates and places in the 'anything special' field, and the story is written around the highlights you choose. With 26 comic pages there is room for a lot of moments, and you can tweak the words in the editor.
Can the book feel like it comes from both of us?
Yes. Both of you are in the story, so it works as a shared keepsake rather than a one-sided gift. The printed hardcover can also include a personal foreword, which you can write together for a joint message.