Software to Use? Suggestions/advice

[yoda510]

I know Photoshop is the standard for coloring but has anyone had any luck with some of the cheaper/free alternatives? How about for lettering and page layout. I don't mind spending a little money but at the moment this is still a hobby and photoshop prices are murder. any pros or cons from alternatives is appriciated. Or if photoshop is the way to go, I would like that feedback too as well.

Thanks

[Tahko Tetsujin]

Well I believe my argument is pretty well known.

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=179698

[yoda510]

how about layouts? what does everyone use for laying out there comics?

Thanks

[Tahko Tetsujin]

Oh. Well as an open source advocate, I did some research for ya and found Scribus.

http://www.scribus.net/

It has versions for all operating systems. I'm going to play with it myself see how it is.

[yoda510]

thanks, i will check that out too