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Comics have served as an inspiration to many of us. They impact every corner of our culture. Just try going to the movies without at least one comic-based film showing. It seems nearly impossible.

Their style has also crept into web design. We see it in bold colors, outrageous typography, and unique layouts.

Advancements in both CSS and JavaScript allow designers to bring these styles to life. There is no shortage of ways to add comic-inspired flair to your website.

So, how are web designers bringing comic styles online? Let’s check out a few examples of what a combination of code and creativity can do.


Comic Style Text Bubbles – CSS

Created by Josetxu

This snippet demonstrates a classic comic book style. Large, bold text screams on top of colorful backgrounds. CSS Grid is used to line up the various layout pieces. Bonus: click on a word to edit the text. Wow! That was cool.

See the Pen Comic Style Text Bubbles – CSS by Josetxu

Side Scroller Comic Web Template

Created by Terry Scrimsher

Here’s an example that adds movement to the mix. The side-scrolling hero area makes for an attention-grabbing experience. The animated text provides contrast and an element of fun.

See the Pen Side Scroller Web Template by Terry Scrimsher

Comic Book Style CSS UI

Created by Gabriele Corti

This experiment ponders a comic book UI. It’s a small starting point inspired by Spider-Man. However, imagine expanding it to cover every element of a website. That’s a way to stand out from the mere mortals.

See the Pen Comic Book UI by Gabriele Corti

Style Stage Comic Book CSS

Created by Katherine Kato

Let’s go a step further with a comic-inspired UI. This page manages to balance bold styling and legibility. The layout is fun but remains super clean. It shows that “comic” doesn’t have to mean inaccessible.

See the Pen Style Stage – Comic by Katherine Kato

Pure CSS Comic Coder Cat

Created by Annie Bombanie

This humorous bit pokes fun at developers. It also shows some impressive use of CSS. The black-and-white comic takes advantage of clip paths, gradients, and flexbox. The strip is also responsive.

See the Pen Comic Coder Cat – Pure CSS by Annie

Generate Comic-Style Typography

Created by Antoinette Janus

Use this snippet to generate comic-style text. Click into the box and then start typing. You’ll get a classic comic book font on top of a halftone background.

See the Pen Comic Types by Antoinette Janus

Responsive & Accessible Comic Page

Created by Sarah Frisk

It can be a challenge to make an accessible comic strip. The fonts aren’t always legible. And what if you’re using images? This snippet aims to fix these issues. It offers a “CC” mode that provides text descriptions of each panel. The result is an improved user experience.

See the Pen Responsive and Accessible Comic Page by Sarah Frisk

Comic Style Crystal Field

Created by Tibix

It’s easy to admire the groundbreaking illustrations in our favorite comics. This example combines beautiful artwork with the power of code. Click on the presentation to regenerate a new version of this crystal field.

See the Pen Comic Style Crystal Field by Tibix

Adding Some Pop to the Web

Not every website requires a staid corporate look. Comic styles offer an alternative for these sites. You can use this technique to create a fun and memorable UX.

What’s more, you don’t have to go over the top to find success. Even subtle elements of comic design can make a positive impact. Look no further than some of the examples above for proof.

Want to see even more examples of comic styles? Use your superpowers and head on over to our CodePen collection!

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