The Great Train Robbery: a personalized comic book gift
The fastest train in the West is hauling a safe full of gold, and your hero has a plan, a bandana and questionable timing. They star in the great train robbery with their face on every page, leaping between carriages, swinging from a water tower and trading wisecracks with a conductor who has seen it all. Prefer them on the right side of the law? Just say so. Fast, funny and a little lawless, it is the kind of personalized book for adults that begs to be passed around the table.
Create this comicWho it is for
A fun gift for a train enthusiast, a commuter with endless delay stories or a thrill-seeking friend; great for birthdays and retirement.
What can happen in the story
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Your hero gallops alongside the Sunset Express at dawn, bandana up, and leaps onto the rattling caboose.
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They crawl across the carriage roofs, duck a low tunnel just in time, and find the safe guarded by a sleepy bulldog.
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As the train races toward a broken bridge, they slam the brakes, save every passenger and become an accidental hero.
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 Great Train Robbery 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 they be the one who stops the robbery instead?
Yes. Use the "anything special" field to say you would like them on the right side of the law, as a marshal, a quick-thinking passenger or the conductor. The story is written with that in mind, and you can refine any line in the editor afterward.
Can the train ride reference a real trip we took?
Yes. Mention the trip in the "anything special" field, like a train trip across Europe or a famously delayed commute, and the story is written with it in mind. Real places are fine, while real railway brands and logos are left out. It's a great way to celebrate a shared adventure.