Since i'm talking about it to people right now : this is your casual reminder to consider making your first comic / webcomic in black and white. There are many reasons for this. 1/ ??

Firstly, the myth that you HAVE to draw in color or your comic will be boring and unpopular. Well manga exists, so no. The possibilities of textures, patterns, and contrasts are ENDLESS. (Art from Tiger Tiger by @petra_nordlund, Bride Stories, Bone, Gisele Alain)

Secondly, working in black and white forces you to focus on paneling, inking, contrast and negative space. The color white is NOT YOUR ENEMY. Exploit that negative space and contract for dramatic effect. (Art from Bleach and Speak the Devil by @MLeeLunsford)

Thirdly, boy is black and white cheap to print? So cheap! Cheap cheap cheaaaap! While looking amazing. And because it's cheaper, you can invest cash into making that cover art INSANE.

One of my favorite webtoons is straight up just penciled lines (Miss Abott and the Doctor by Maripaz Villar). Black and white looks dope, is a great learning tool that allows you to focus on the basics, and it fun to do both digitally and traditionally.

I haven't even mentioning screentone texturing yet? And how clip studio is awesome for black and white stuff? Give in. Try it.

*Note that black and white isn't necessarily faster to do then full color work, especially while you are learning, but as you improve you'll find ways to go faster.

For folks saying this thread is very "show, don't tell", I created a pinterest page with some good examples* (I will keep adding to it over time). https://pin.it/7LIGXXV 

*Pinned comics & illustrations are not necessarily good comics, just good examples of texturing/page design.