Our initial post about blank comic strips was so popular that we’re doing it again in a 3 Panel version!

What is a blank comic strip template?

A blank comic strip template is a file created in image editing software such as Photoshop or illustrator that is set up to standard comp strip sizes. These standards are typically set by newspapers since that is where most comic strips have historically lived.

Where can I get a blank comic strip template?

Right here! We have a standard 3 panel template for you to use right here in this post. The dimensions of the whole strip are 3×10 inches. The jpg is 300 dpi which comes to 900×3000 pixels. These can be printed if you prefer to draw them by hand.

Here is a JPEG of a 3 panel blank comic strip.

Here is a PDF of a 3 panel blank comic strip.

Muslim comic strips or strips that contain Islamic images have become pretty relevant in the news in recent months.

Examples of Muslim comic strips

The following are some recent examples of Muslim comic strips that made headlines:

• In the Netherlands, a series of 12 Muslim comic strips published in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten featuring the prophet Mohammed set off a wave of riots amongst in the Islamic community .
• The Washington Post and several other newspapers around the country did not run installment of Berkeley Breathed’s “Opus,” in which the spiritual fad-seeking character Lola Granola appears in a headscarf and explains to her boyfriend, Steve, why she wants to become a radical Islamist. (A response editorial comic strip ran on Cox and Forkum.)
• The New Yorker recently ran a cover that depicted Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama as a Muslim that sent out a wave of protests and complaints including the candidate himself.

Sensitivity to Muslim Comic Strips

There is no question that the sensitivity to Muslim comic strips has been heightened due the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the United States wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. If nothing else, we’ve realized that the international Muslim community is vibrant and wants their voices to be heard. Muslim comic strips, and the protests and sensitivities around them, is just one example of how the message is getting out.

The Future Of Muslim Comic Strips in the Public Eye

Is there a way to depict Islamic images and symbols in a way that engages a healthy discussion? Comic strips use iconographic imagery to strongly express a point. The image of the prophet Mohammed or a burqa provide that grounding from which we can begin to make some points. Should we be forbidden from using those images? Are there other ones that are just as powerful?

Let’s hear your thoughts.

One of the fastest ways to get started creating comic strips is to start with a blank comic strip template.

What is a blank comic strip template?

A blank comic strip template is a file created in a image editing software such as Photoshop or illustrator that is set up to standard comp strip sizes. These standards are typically set by newspapers since that is where most comic strips have historically lived.

Where can I get a blank comic strip template?

Right here! We have a standard 4 panel template for you to use right here in this post. The dimensions of the whole strip is 3×10 inches. The jpg is 300 dpi which comes to 900×3000 pixels. These can be printed if you prefer to draw them by hand.

Here is a JPEG of a 4 panel blank comic strip.

Here is a PDF of a 4 panel blank comic strip.