Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Comic book writers create and develop characters, stories, and plots for comic books. They may have an idea for an entirely new comic book, or they may think of stories and plots for an existing comic book series or character. There are approximately 150,700 writers and authors employed in the United States, a small percentage of whom are comic book writers.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Enterprising
Career Ladder
Experienced Comic Book Writer
Entry-Level Comic Book Writer
Assistant/Intern at a Comic Book Publisher
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