I’m trying to figure out which type of hero should kick off the first book and act as the "anchor" character to launch the universe (similar to how Iron Man launched the MCU, but for prose).
I've seen people comparing Chainsmoker Cat to other chaotic/unhinged comedies, but to me, it completely misses the mark.
A show like Gintama is famously absurd and has plenty of low-brow humor, but it has class. It has actual heart, great character relationships, and it can seamlessly pivot into serious, emotionally heavy arcs because the characters are actually written with depth.
Chainsmoker Cat has none of that. It’s just "weird for the sake of being weird" and relies entirely on being gross. Once the shock value of a chain-smoking catgirl wears off, there is absolutely nothing left underneath. It feels like it was written for a very specific, young edgelord demographic.
I see so many writers or beginner artists holding back because they think their art "isn't good enough."
Look at webcomics like the original One-Punch Man, xkcd, or South Park (for animation). They proved that story, panel layout, humor, and heart matter way more than perfect anatomy.
If you have a story to tell, start drawing it now. Your art will naturally improve the more pages you finish anyway. Don't let standard expectations stop you from creating!
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