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---
license: openrail++
language:
- en
library_name: diffusers
pipeline_tag: text-to-image
base_model: stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0
instance_prompt: c0m1cink
tags:
- lora
- stable-diffusion-xl
- text-to-image
- diffusers
- style
- comic
- comic-book
- ink
- halftone
- illustration
- cartoon
- vintage
- retro
- primary-colors
- graphic-novel
- artistic
- realistic
- color-grading
- style-lora
widget:
- text: "c0m1cink, a superhero standing on a rooftop at night"
- text: "c0m1cink, a fierce dragon breathing fire"
- text: "c0m1cink, a detective examining a clue"
---
# SDXL LoRA: Retro Comic Book Ink & Halftone Style
## What it does
This LoRA injects a classic comic book style into your artwork, featuring bold black outlines, dramatic cross-hatching, and Ben-Day halftone dot shading for an authentic vintage print look with slight color misregistration.
## How to use
Trigger the effect by using 'c0m1cink' in your prompt. A suggested strength of 0.85 typically works well, but you can adjust it based on desired intensity. Use a sampler and settings that work for comic art, such as DDIM at around 30 steps.
## Best for
- Superhero scenes
- Fierce dragons and mythical creatures
- Detective stories with mystery elements
- Futuristic cityscapes with robots or mechs
- Pirate adventures on the high seas
## Tips
Use punchy primary colors to enhance the comic book feel. Experiment with different strengths of 'c0m1cink' for varying levels of comic stylization.
## Example Prompts
```
c0m1cink A dramatic portrait of a superhero in shadowy alleyway, rain-slicked cobblestones and noir lighting.
```
```
c0m1cink An architectural scene with towering skyscrapers in the background, a bustling cityscape at sunset, warm golden light.
```
```
c0m1cink Vintage comic book illustration style for an object - a sleek sports car, sharp lines and primary colors against a halftone backdrop.
```
```
c0m1cink A dynamic action scene of a hero leaping through the air, dramatic movement with bold ink outlines and vibrant color accents.
```
```
c0m1cink Moody comic book page depicting an eerie forest at night, moonlight filtering through branches, shadows and fog creating tension.
```
```
c0m1cink Abstract pattern inspired by Ben-Day dots and halftone shading, vivid colors swirling in a psychedelic, retro-futuristic design.
```
## Trigger word
Activate with `c0m1cink`. Recommended strength: **0.9**.
## Showcase
![showcase 1](./showcase/showcase_01.png)
![showcase 2](./showcase/showcase_02.png)
![showcase 3](./showcase/showcase_03.png)
![showcase 4](./showcase/showcase_04.png)
![showcase 5](./showcase/showcase_05.png)
![showcase 6](./showcase/showcase_06.png)
![showcase 7](./showcase/showcase_07.png)
![showcase 8](./showcase/showcase_08.png)
## Usage with `diffusers`
```python
from diffusers import AutoPipelineForText2Image
import torch
pipe = AutoPipelineForText2Image.from_pretrained("stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0", torch_dtype=torch.float16).to("cuda")
pipe.load_lora_weights("strkyyy/comic-ink-halftone")
image = pipe("c0m1cink, your prompt", num_inference_steps=30).images[0]
```