Four Panel Comic Strip (Yonkoma): uses, sizes and printing tips
Yonkoma (four-panel) comics read top to bottom in four equal panels — introduction, development, twist and conclusion. This page holds two vertical strips, each with a title box.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Pick a panel layout, the gutter width between panels and optional trim and safe-area guides.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Save the punchline for panel four — panel three sets up the twist.
- Pencil the layout lightly, ink the panel borders last, and let a character or speech balloon break a border for emphasis.
- Turn on trim and safe-area guides if the pages will be printed or sent to a print shop.
FAQ
What is yonkoma?
A Japanese comic format of four vertical panels, used for gag strips and slice-of-life stories.
Which strip do I read first?
In Japanese the right-hand strip comes first; in English start on the left.
Can I draw outside the panels?
Yes — the borders are just a starting point. Many artists erase or skip a border for splash moments.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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