Invoice clients for comic pages, graphic novel artwork, and cover illustrations. Track your commissions and get paid on time with Tidybill.
A comic artist invoice covers fees for creating sequential art, graphic novel pages, cover illustrations, and character commissions. Comic artists work for publishers, self-publishing clients, game studios, and individual commissioners. Rates are typically per page (pencilling, inking, colouring, and lettering may be separate charges or combined depending on the artist's workflow). Cover commissions are often priced higher than interior pages due to their promotional value. Comic artists should clearly state IP ownership on their invoices, particularly for commissioned work — whether the client owns the artwork or the artist retains rights to the original pages and digital files.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Page (pencils + inks) | £80 - £350 | per page |
| Colouring (per page) | £50 - £200 | per page |
| Cover Illustration | £300 - £1,000 | per cover |
| Character Design Sheet | £150 - £400 | per character |
| Lettering (per page) | £15 - £50 | per page |
| Revision Round | £40 - £100 | per round |
For publisher work, invoice at the page rates agreed in your contract, typically on a monthly basis for ongoing series. For self-publishing clients, invoice 50% upfront before starting a chapter, with the balance on delivery. For cover commissions, 50-100% upfront is standard. Define clearly whether the client owns the original digital files and physical artwork, or if you retain them. Net 14 to Net 30 depending on publisher size.