Rival Spies: a personalized comic book gift
Gadgets, disguises and a nemesis who is always exactly one step behind. In this espionage caper your hero becomes a secret agent with their face on every page, rappelling down embassy walls, decoding messages hidden in crossword puzzles and staring down a rival spy across a candlelit card table. Cast a sibling or best friend as the nemesis and the rivalry takes care of itself. Ideal for the competitive one in your life, the person who turns board game night into an international incident.
Create this comicWho it is for
Spot-on for competitive siblings, a husband who quotes spy films, or two best friends with a long-running rivalry; great for birthdays or a joint gift.
What can happen in the story
- 1
A briefcase handcuffed to a stranger lands on your hero's desk with a note: you're the only one we trust.
- 2
They swap disguises three times on one train ride, while the rival spy keeps showing up in a matching mustache.
- 3
On a cable car above snowy peaks, they snatch back the microfilm and leave the rival dangling, mildly embarrassed.
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 Rival Spies 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 a sibling or best friend be the rival spy?
Yes, and it's one of the best ways to use this story. Mention them in your answers and describe the rivalry in the "anything special" field, like decades of board game grudges, and they can appear as your hero's nemesis. It's played for laughs and cartoon action, with nobody seriously hurt.
Can I include real gadgets, cars or brands?
Gadgets, yes: the story loves invented ones like exploding pens and shoe phones. Real brands, logos and celebrities stay out of every book, so a favorite car or watch becomes a stylish unbranded version. Mention your hero's hobbies and quirks and the gadgets can reflect them.