The First Date: a personalized comic book gift
Was it a disaster? A triumph? A coffee that turned into an eight-hour conversation? This comic replays your first date starring the two of you, from the nervous outfit change to the moment one of you suggested another round. Share the real place, what you ordered and the joke that broke the ice, and those memories turn into big comic-book drama. Tell us in your answers if you want it swoony, or more of a roast if one of you spent the evening explaining spreadsheets.
Create this comicWho it is for
A sweet gift for a new boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine's Day or a first anniversary, and just as fun for long-married couples who still argue about who asked whom.
What can happen in the story
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The two of you arrive at the restaurant wearing the exact same outfit, and the waiter cannot stop giggling.
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A smoking kitchen sends everyone outside, so the two of you share fries on the curb under the stars.
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As the night ends, one of you leans in for a kiss and delivers an accidental headbutt instead.
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 The First Date 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 recreate our actual first date?
Yes. Describe where you went, what you ordered, who was late and what was said in the 'anything special' field. The story follows those memories with some comic exaggeration, and in the editor you can change the words if a detail needs to be exactly right.
Is this a good gift if we only started dating recently?
It can be a charming surprise. Keep your answers light and say if you want it more funny than romantic. You see the cover and the first page free before paying, and it is a playful way to mark a one-month milestone.