Multic – Multiplayer Comics

Multic: Multiplayer Comics for the Next Generation of Storytelling

Multic is building Multiplayer Comics—a revolutionary visual medium that transforms how stories are created, shared, and experienced. Powered by our GenAI Game Engine, creators craft narratives through an intuitive node-based system where each node captures a story moment as a snapshot. These snapshots connect as graphs, enabling stories and entire universes to link together instantly.

Key Points :

What Exactly Is Multic?

Multic is an AI-powered comic generator that runs in your browser. The “killer feature” here is the multiplayer aspect.

Most AI tools (like Midjourney or ChatGPT) are solo experiences. You type, you wait, you get a result. Multic allows you to send a link to a friend, and suddenly both of your cursors are on the same screen. I can be typing a prompt for Panel 1 while my friend is dragging speech bubbles onto Panel 2.

How to Set Up Your First Session (The “No-Headache” Way)

I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of friction here. There are no heavy downloads or complex server setups.

1. Go to the site: Head to multic.com.
2. Create a Room: Click the button to start a new board.
3. Share the Link: Copy the URL in your browser bar and DM it to your friend.
4. Jump In: As soon as they click, you’ll see their cursor appear.

Note: I found that it works best on desktop. We tried it on mobile, and the UI was a bit cramped for managing prompts and dragging panels. Sticking to PC/Mac is your best bet.

The Workflow: How We Built a Comic in 5 Minutes

Here is the step-by-step process of how my friend and I actually used the tool, and where it shines (and stumbles).

1. The Panel Generation (The “Magic” Part)

Unlike standard image generators where you get a square image, Multic is designed for layouts.

• I selected the “Frame” tool.
• I drew a rectangle on the infinite canvas.
• A prompt box appeared attached to that frame.
• I typed: “A cyberpunk detective eating noodles in the rain, neon lights, highly detailed.”

The Speed Test: It took about 10–15 seconds to render. This is important—it’s fast enough to keep the conversation flowing, but slow enough that you have time to sip your coffee.

2. The Collaboration (The Chaos Factor)

This is where the fun started. While I was tweaking the detective prompt, my friend started working on the next panel.

• He drew a panel next to mine.
• He typed: “A robot cat stealing the noodles, angry detective.”

My takeaway: The style consistency isn’t perfect. My detective looked gritty; his robot cat looked like a Pixar character. Don’t expect a consistent graphic novel. Embrace the changing styles—it adds to the charm of an improv story.

3. Adding Dialogue

Multic has built-in speech bubbles. You don’t need to generate text inside the image (which AI is terrible at anyway).

• You drag a bubble from the toolbar.
• Type your text.
• Drag the “tail” of the bubble to the character’s mouth.

Pro Tip: Do the images first, then the text. We tried doing both at once and the canvas got cluttered fast.

The “Helpful Expert” Strategy Guide

After spending a few hours messing around, I realized there are right and wrong ways to use Multic. If you want to avoid frustration, follow these rules:

The “Director” Rule

If everyone prompts whatever they want, you get a mess.
We found this workflow worked best:

• Person A is the “Writer.” They type the prompts and the speech bubbles.
• Person B is the “Artist.” They draw the panel sizes, arrange the layout, and tweak the prompt settings if the image looks bad.
• Switch roles every page.

Handling “AI Hallucinations”

Sometimes, Multic will generate something totally weird. Maybe your hero suddenly has three arms.

• Don’t delete it immediately.
• Lean into it. In our story, when the detective suddenly looked different, we added a speech bubble saying, “I think this cyber-implant is glitching my vision.” It turned a bug into a plot point.

Exporting Your Masterpiece

This was the one area I was worried about, but it’s straightforward. You can export your canvas as an image file.

• Warning: Since the canvas is infinite, make sure you group your panels somewhat close together before exporting, or you’ll have a massive image with tons of white space.

The Bottom Line

So, is Multic the future of professional comic creation? No. The control over characters and style consistency isn’t there yet for a serious project.

But is it the most fun I’ve had with a generative AI tool in months? Absolutely.

It turns the solitary act of prompting into a collaborative game. It’s perfect for a Friday night “powerpoint night” with friends, a quick storyboard session for a video idea, or just laughing at how weird AI art can be.

My Final Verdict: Don’t use it to write your opus. Use it to make your friends laugh.

What about you? Have you tried any multiplayer AI tools, or are you sticking to solo prompting? Drop a comment below if you have a cooler workflow—I’d love to try it out.