Free printable · PDF for A4 & US Letter
3-panel comic strip template
Two strips of three panels on a landscape page: the classic beginning, middle and end. The simplest comic format there is, and the best place to start.
Free for home and classroom use. Print at 100% (actual size).
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How to use it
- 1
Choose your paper
A4 for most of the world, US Letter for the US and Canada. The panels resize to fit.
- 2
Adjust the layout
Set the space between panels and the border weight, and add writing lines or a title-and-name header if you need them.
- 3
Download or print
Download a vector PDF (sharp at any printer), a PNG, or print straight from the browser at 100%.
Want the background? Read the how to make a comic strip.
Good for
- Retelling a story: beginning, middle, end
- A quick joke with a setup, a build and a punchline
- Warm-up exercise before a longer comic
Tips
- Put the punchline in panel three and keep it the simplest drawing.
- Use the two strips for two versions of the same joke, then pick the funnier one.
Questions
What is a 3-panel comic strip?
A short comic told in three boxes, usually setup, development and punchline (or beginning, middle and end).
Is this template free to print for a class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like for home or classroom use.
Is this comic template free?
Yes. Download and print as many copies as you need for home, classroom or personal projects.
What's the best paper to draw comics on?
Ordinary printer paper is fine for practice. For inking with markers, a heavier 120 to 160 gsm paper stops the ink bleeding through.
Skip the blank page
Type an idea and Panelo draws and letters the whole comic, with the same characters in every panel.