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Comic Content Analysis Framework

Deep analysis framework for transforming source content into effective visual storytelling.

Purpose

Before creating a comic, thoroughly analyze the source material to:

  • Identify the target audience and their needs
  • Determine what value the comic will deliver
  • Extract narrative potential for visual storytelling
  • Plan character arcs and key moments

Analysis Dimensions

1. Core Content (Understanding "What")

Central Message

  • What is the single most important idea readers should take away?
  • Can you express it in one sentence?

Key Concepts

  • What are the essential concepts readers must understand?
  • How should these concepts be visualized?
  • Which concepts need simplified explanations?

Content Structure

  • How is the source material organized?
  • What is the natural narrative arc?
  • Where are the climax and turning points?

Evidence & Examples

  • What concrete examples, data, or stories support the main ideas?
  • Which examples translate well to visual panels?
  • What can be shown rather than told?

2. Context & Background (Understanding "Why")

Source Origin

  • Who created this content? What is their perspective?
  • What was the original purpose?
  • Is there bias to be aware of?

Historical/Cultural Context

  • When and where does the story take place?
  • What background knowledge do readers need?
  • What period-specific visual elements are required?

Underlying Assumptions

  • What does the source assume readers already know?
  • What implicit beliefs or values are present?
  • Should the comic challenge or reinforce these?

3. Audience Analysis

Primary Audience

  • Who will read this comic?
  • What is their existing knowledge level?
  • What are their interests and motivations?

Secondary Audiences

  • Who else might benefit from this comic?
  • How might their needs differ?

Reader Questions

  • What questions will readers have?
  • What misconceptions might they bring?
  • What "aha moments" can we create?

4. Value Proposition

Knowledge Value

  • What will readers learn?
  • What new perspectives will they gain?
  • How will this change their understanding?

Emotional Value

  • What emotions should readers feel?
  • What connections will they make with characters?
  • What will make this memorable?

Practical Value

  • Can readers apply what they learn?
  • What actions might this inspire?
  • What conversations might it spark?

5. Narrative Potential

Story Arc Candidates

  • What natural narratives exist in the content?
  • Where is the conflict or tension?
  • What transformations occur?

Character Potential

  • Who are the key figures?
  • What are their motivations and obstacles?
  • How do they change throughout?

Visual Opportunities

  • What scenes have strong visual potential?
  • Where can abstract concepts become concrete images?
  • What metaphors can be visualized?

Dramatic Moments

  • What are the breakthrough/revelation moments?
  • Where are the emotional peaks?
  • What creates tension and release?

6. Adaptation Considerations

What to Keep

  • Essential facts and ideas
  • Key quotes or moments
  • Core emotional beats

What to Simplify

  • Complex explanations
  • Dense technical details
  • Lengthy descriptions

What to Expand

  • Brief mentions that deserve more attention
  • Implied emotions or relationships
  • Visual details not in source

What to Omit

  • Tangential information
  • Redundant examples
  • Content that doesn't serve the narrative

Output Format

Analysis results should be saved to analysis.md with:

  1. YAML Front Matter: Metadata (title, topic, time_span, source_language, user_language, aspect_ratio, recommended_page_count, recommended_art, recommended_tone, recommended_layout)
  2. Target Audience: Primary, secondary, tertiary audiences with their needs
  3. Value Proposition: What readers will gain (knowledge, emotional, practical)
  4. Core Themes: Table with theme, narrative potential, visual opportunity
  5. Key Figures & Story Arcs: Character profiles with arcs, visual identity, key moments
  6. Content Signals: Style and layout recommendations based on content type
  7. Recommended Approaches: Narrative approaches ranked by suitability

YAML Front Matter Example

---
title: "Alan Turing: The Father of Computing"
topic: alan-turing-biography
time_span: 1912-1954
source_language: en
user_language: zh  # From EXTEND.md or detected
aspect_ratio: "3:4"
recommended_page_count: 16
recommended_art: ligne-claire  # ligne-claire|manga|realistic|ink-brush|chalk
recommended_tone: neutral      # neutral|warm|dramatic|romantic|energetic|vintage|action
recommended_layout: mixed      # standard|cinematic|dense|splash|mixed|webtoon
---

Language Fields

Field Description
source_language Detected language of source content
user_language Output language for comic (from EXTEND.md > --lang > source_language)

Analysis Checklist

Before proceeding to storyboard:

  • Can I state the core message in one sentence?
  • Do I know exactly who will read this comic?
  • Have I identified at least 3 ways this comic provides value?
  • Are there clear protagonists with compelling arcs?
  • Have I found at least 5 visually powerful moments?
  • Do I understand what to keep, simplify, expand, and omit?
  • Have I identified the emotional peaks and valleys?