City Under Attack: a personalized comic book gift
Giant robots, a lizard the size of a skyscraper, a swarm of very angry pigeons: the city is under attack, and only one person can save it. This is the classic blockbuster disaster starring someone you love, with collapsing bridges, a ticking clock and their face on every page, staring up at the monster with grim resolve. Tell us their hometown or favorite neighborhood and the battle can unfold somewhere familiar. Perfect for the person who always takes charge in a crisis, even when the crisis is a broken dishwasher.
Create this comicWho it is for
The natural leader, the first responder, the movie buff or anyone fiercely proud of their hometown will feel seen; great for birthdays, promotions and moving-away gifts.
What can happen in the story
- 1
A shadow falls over downtown as a skyscraper-sized lizard rises from the river: SKREEEONK!
- 2
Your hero rallies panicked neighbors, commandeers a city bus and leads everyone across the shaking bridge.
- 3
On a full splash page, your hero leaps onto the monster's snout and saves the city with seconds to spare.
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 City Under Attack 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 be set in our actual city?
Yes. Add where they are from or their favorite place in the hero questions, plus any local spots you love in the 'anything special' field, and the story is written around them. Real company logos and store brands stay out, but the streets and the vibe can be theirs.
How much destruction is in it?
Comic-book destruction, yes: toppled buildings, flying cars and booming sound effects. Nobody gets seriously hurt and there is no gore, since the book stays PG-13. Say in your answers if you want full blockbuster mode, or something sillier, like a monster that just wants directions to the nearest bathroom.