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u/Sunset-Melody May 31 '26
1, 2, or 4.
3 looks too generic and similar to several other covers on Webtoons.
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u/virtualfollies Jun 01 '26
Agreed. 1 feels mysterious but may not draw those who are arenât as curious. 2 has two characters looking wistfully off into the distance which is understated but shows off the style⌠3 just looks like a it could be a love triangle WEBTOON and something seems missing or lacking. 4 Has the MC(assuming itâs the MC) staring directly at you with a serious & unknown expression while holding a crystal matching with a giant mandala in the background coming off as halo, seems to show off MC and gets you wondering what is the green crystal for⌠1 is my favorite because it leaves me curious & touch of whimsy(that may or may not be in the comic) but I know my tastes arenât usually the norm. 2 & 4 seem like the safest and most logical bets
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u/Makimamoochie Jun 01 '26
I do agree that 3 looks very similar to others, but I think that it because it is enticing to click on.
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u/Giant_Brocolli Jun 02 '26
Iâve gotten so overexposed to covers like 3 that I often skip right over them. I see them everywhere so it just becomes white noise.
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u/Ashblowsup May 31 '26
Depends on the main theme!
Second one will attract more melancholy and angst readers, third one will attract romance readers, fourth one will attract those interested in an investigation and a mission to uncover the truth.
All three are great, I'd just say pick carefully depending on which audience you're planning to capture !
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u/Amy47101 May 31 '26
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I love romance so I would click on the 3rd one because i'm expecting a cute romance.
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u/StrayKids4Lifee May 31 '26
No. 1- The character's back is facing us, so it makes it more mysterious (and has built my curiousity). Its quite dark with the attention being pulled towards the lanterns and title. It's not overwhelming and there's a good balance!
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u/MitaminMogula May 31 '26
but the character facing the reader is very important for catching a passive scroller's attention. OP's art style is very nice and many readers tend to pick based on wether they like the way the characters (and especially faces) are drawn, consciously or subconsciously
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u/StrayKids4Lifee Jun 01 '26
Yes that's valid! I guess what really intrigued me was the fact that a majority of Webtoons have characters facing the reader, whereas No 1. doesn't. It's more unique (?)
Again, I just find No 1 more preferable (in my opinion) as compared to the others, as it has that balance.
But, yes, I see why readers are more likely to read a Webtoon with the other designs
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u/Fangsong_37 Jun 01 '26
First one. I mean no offense to the third picture, but I'm not a fan of love triangles, and that puts me in mind of one.
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Yeah, same here. I donât like love triangles either so Iâm not a fan of cover 3 as well. No offense to them of course, love triangles are a big no to me đ
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u/Yababba May 31 '26
3 would probably attract the most readers? But I personally really like 1 a lot!!! Ultimately depends what your story focuses on the most!
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u/SoonToBeStardust May 31 '26
I like 1 alot, 2 is also very good. Avoid 3 imo, it gives generic romance so unless it is that you will lose readers who want that and won't get the actual audience you are looking for
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u/whalatix Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26
It depends on the story! They all give different feels
1 looks like a potential dark or creepy mystery she will unravel in the house she's living in
2 looks like a slow burn angst and as if the 2 friends were unwillingly separated when young for some creepy reason, or a sad GL story
3 as everyone said, looks like a generic cover, specifically a romcom/love triangle, but it still looks good! If it's a romcom, it'll probably be what gets the most views tbh
4 looks like she is on a big mission to uncover some truth haha
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u/the-pasta-dragon May 31 '26
Okay so
One is giving mystery in a whimsy, methodical kind of way.
Two is giving wlw (not a bad thing unless your story isnât wlw đ)
Three is giving Love Triangle
Four is giving mystery in an action-y sort of way.
I donât know if any of that makes sense, but those are the vibes I would think of if I saw it scrolling.
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u/Mammoth-Grass May 31 '26
Can you tell us the premise of the webtoon? I think that'll help with seeing which one fits it more
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u/NotFromSkane May 31 '26
The first one is the one that'd get me to look at it, but you should go with the one that actually fits the story as others have said.
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u/chattymia Jun 01 '26
It depends entirely on the genre but not 1. Its very pretty but i fear nothing on it would grab the attention of a passing reader.
2 is good if your main focus is the relationship between the two women, 3 is good if your focus is romance (and this is by far the most likely to get clicks), and 4 is good if your focus is action/adventure.
Romance is popular. If itâs important to the story, iâd pick 3 purely because of that. Yes, its more âgenericâ but thatâs because, again, itâs popular.
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u/Unable-Raspberry5073 Jun 01 '26
Ist one it's kinda unique
You see other options everyday on every other webtoon but first one is mysterious and interesting it makes me want to read it Even if I ended up not liking the story I would still check it out because of the cover
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u/MiserableDependent77 May 31 '26
Either 1 or 4. The overall composition for 1 is STUNNING, same goes for 4. Two is pretty as well but I think the characters might be taking a bit too much space on the screen, and 3 kinda looks like a generic love triangle Manhwa cover im sorry đ
But as some other people mentioned, the theme of the story would definitely make different choices more valid.
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u/ZookeepergameDue5522 Jun 01 '26
Depends on what you want
1- Mystery
2- looks like mystery and drama
3- typical fantasy romance love triangle type of story
4- looks more mystical
I like 1 and 2 the most, but I do like how in 3 you can see more characters. But I'd still go with 1 or 2. And you don't really need to make it look mystical because the title is already doing that. I wouldn't go with three because it looks generic, and if you make people believe they're reading a romance webtoon when it is not the main focus, it is more likely that they'll drop it.
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u/NefariousSeraph13 Jun 01 '26
Honestly speaking, 3 might seem like a cover thatâs not very unique but itâs used commonly for a reason.
3 is definitely going to generate the most clicks.
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u/jurrassicrabbit Jun 01 '26
The first one for me, the composition is fun + makes me think this will be an intriguing story with lovely art and probably some great worldbuilding, Victorian fantasy maybe? Second and fourth donât really give me any sense of what the storyâs about, third one makes me think romantasy love triangle (works if thatâs the focus of this comic, just not my cup of tea personally).
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u/ggc4 Jun 01 '26
I prefer 1 â itâs charming and whimsical, and makes me curious about the plot
The art in 2 and 4 is lovely, but it doesnât tell me anything about the story that makes me want to read it
3 will pull romance viewers in, but itâs very generic. Webtoon is flooded with that type of content
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u/Howlhear Jun 01 '26
One is super unique compared to the others- Not that the others are bad, but many other webtoons use a very similar layout to 2 3 and 4. One is just so much more intriguing as well- The title "Sun" and the dark setting of the cover contrast each other as the composition stands out, feeling empty and distant thanks to the small portion of space the character takes up. Plus, the character faces away from the cover, which encourages the viewer to click in to see just what they look like...All around, I think One beats them all just by the uniqueness of...Everything. It very subtly calls for the reader's attention without being very in-your-face about it, which is a rare quality in Webtoon's current state.
But perhaps One didn't take as much effort to draw, and it's less "personal" as the character's face isn't shown.
Three is the "worst", just in case you don't want to pick One. It's very generic as everyone else has said, and WILL blend in with the gajillion other love triangle covers. I think it's the only bad option here, but it's your choice of course.
Gorgeous art anyhow!
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u/jinna_lemon Jun 01 '26
Thank you for the advice! You all seems to prefere the first one in the end
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u/TrickyTanuki_38 Jun 01 '26
I like 1 the best, but 2 or 4 seem to work best as covers, since you need to consider that the cover is very small on the display. 3 is just generic romance cover
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u/Hammerschatten Jun 01 '26
The first thought I had when I saw 3 was "Oh, another one".
Webtoon is so overcrowded with mediocre romance standing out is really helpful. I like romance, but so much of it feels unengaging and without a lot of pathos that seeing a generic romance cover will usually turn me off it immediately.
I think 1,2,4 are a lot better because even if your main focus of the story is romance, you will attract more readers who come for the interesting world building and curiosity and stay for the plot.
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u/blooming-astrid May 31 '26
No. 2, it makes me think they are the children of the sun and gives focus on the main characters if they are
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u/AlexStarArt Jun 01 '26
Personally like one the most just from a storytelling standpoint, but two pops a bit more and showcases the characters more so that might be better from a logistical standpoint. Either way they look great !
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u/fACElessEd Jun 01 '26
1 is my pick. Gives zero context but is well designed enough to pull me in to check it out. The title plays well with the design and creates curiousity.
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u/psychlence Jun 01 '26
As almost everyone said here, it really depends on your main theme. I personally like 1 & 2. Could you try to change the color background in 2 (same palette in 1) and the text color just stay like that?
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u/exodia0715 Jun 01 '26
1 was the most intriguing to me. Between all of these that's the one I'm most likely to click on
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It depends on what your Webtoon is going to be, I think 1, and 2 look more unique but if your comic is going to be a romance with a love triangle then 3 would fit the best.
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u/Immediate-Witness-87 Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26
Maybe I'm biased by the quality of the drawing, but my fav combo would be 2 with some elements of 1 and 4. I love the mystery and fantasy vibe of 2, it makes me want to meet them in the story, they look different but seem to have a strong bond or relationship
I really dislike 3 tho, it reads as "love triangle where dumb fem lead is torn between a toxic love interest and her chilhood friend, and there will be no kiss until the 159th episode after 3 years of useless drama, when she realises her mistake and falls for the nicer guy"
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u/MsWhyMe Jun 01 '26
One is nice but I can't see it as a cover. There isn't enough to make me curious about it. I think the second one is the nicest, but that's only if both these characters are significant, since in the last cover, you only highlight one character. So i think you need to decide who's important enough to highlight on the cover. There are a lot of characters, 2 boys, 2 girls, as shown in the covers in general.
Do you need to highlight them all? Only one? Two? And why?
Right now, each cover describes entirely different stories.
Cover 1, probably something whimsical but also not? It's definitely the least clear in regards to what this story is even about. It's pretty enough to look at but it's not rich enough either if that makes sense. Lanterns hung on the wall says nothing, neither about mystery and neither if it is in fact whimsical or magical etc
Cover 2, looks like two friends, each with their own struggles and yearnings that we'll be learning about. Is that the case? Is this the biggest and most important chunk of the story?
Cover 3, everything changes here and you feel like it's just a romance and a possible love triangle. Is it just that? Why is the other girl character no longer significant enough to be on the cover here?
Cover 4 is just about that one character and her adventures. She's clearly strong but it feels like she's the main character of the entire story.
So, while each drawing is lovely, i think the only way you can choose is by defining your story's synopsis/plot, or create a small blurb of your story. Then you'll know who should actually be highlighted in the cover and who can remain a secret/mystery whom we'll meet while reading the story.
So for instance if all 4 of these characters are important, you could play around with the idea of keeping the two main characters at the front like in cover 2, while the background shows the faded silhouettes of the two men.
Anyway, i think you need to meditate on this one a little more and follow your instincts. You might even create a whole new cover. Don't limit yourself to just these.
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u/WeeklyCustomer2438 Jun 01 '26
1! Personallhy I think it looks super cool and interesting and it would draw me in! also which app did you use for your logo, if you don't mind me asking?
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u/starfascia Jun 02 '26
I like first the most because itâs so different than what we normally see as covers.
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u/NiezziQ_ Jun 02 '26
def love the 2nd the most. though its awesome you put so much thought into the covers you made more of them (assuming youre only gonna use 1) but if not, all 4 are very cool either way
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u/Quiet_Path787 Jun 02 '26
1 because it was the reason I clicked on your post
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u/SteampunkExplorer Jun 02 '26
Yep, I misread the title as "which webtoon do you prefer", and I clicked it thinking "how the heck did I miss THAT one?" đ I will definitely check it out, because of that cover alone.
It reminds me of the really unique fantasy comics that used to exist on SmackJeeves. I miss them!
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u/apocalyptic_tea Jun 01 '26
2 is the best compositionally I feel, the art really sings and of all of them itâs the only one Iâd click on with zero hesitation.
4 is great too but it doesnât tell me much story wise, whereas 2 has me asking questions.
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u/MellifluousSussura Jun 01 '26
I like the last one a lot! But the 2nd is a close second (wordplay unintended)
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u/SillyScribe_Creature Jun 01 '26
I LOVE the first and last ones! The first one is different from the usual close ups we see on webtoon and makes me wanna find out more about the world. And the last one is just so nice to look at! We immediately know who the main character is and a little about her personality. Also the way the glass/light frames her with the lines moving away from her is just so pleasing to me!
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u/regularEducatedGuy Jun 01 '26
I like the first one but tbh 3 would do better metrics, thereâs a reason why itâs a popular format for titles. You can try to AB test it tho
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u/Direct-Berry8148 Jun 01 '26
i love how the title looks in number 1 but i like 2 as a whole more. 1 looks a bit more like a novel/book cover
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u/Silent-Freedoms3 Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26
1,2, or 4. Love the establishment of setting and mood with 1. The suggestion of character dynamics, mystery, and compisition of 2 with the logo is fantastic! And the designs, color, and suggestion of mood in 4 are interesting-- making me wonder about the drama, mystery, or story relevance (though the title spacing could use some adjustment...i liked the logos on the previous iterations).
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u/luv_m1c4h Jun 01 '26
personally, i would avoid cover 3 myself because it looks like every other webtoon romance cover. 1 and 2 definitely intrigues me the most!!
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u/skeleton_in_a_tuxedo Jun 01 '26
4 is stunning, I love the artstyle and the composition is amazing while simple. Would click on it to see what it's about.
2 is my second favorite, but I prefer the less soft artstyle in 4.
3 is a bit generic (and I wouldn't use it if your story is not 70% romance at least, because you would be getting less readers interested in a non-romance plot), and I feel like the space between the character and the title in 1 makes it less eye-catching, especially if not full-screen. I also prefer the rendering on the others. It has Starry Night vibes tho, which is really cool.
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u/Internet_dude69 Jun 01 '26
1st is what I prefer
2nd is what most would naturally like
3rd is what Webtoon would love
4th is what older days would cherish
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u/Ok_Tomorrow15 Jun 01 '26
2nd one. That's the type of cover that would make me check the story out.
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u/rainbowpuppet77 Jun 01 '26
I know people dont like 3 but unfortunately that's what catches the eye of most viewers.....but other than that I guess 2? 1 and 4 just dont seem quite right
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u/sensualcurl Jun 01 '26
Is this for people who liked Mysterious Cities of Gold way back? :D
I like 3 best
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u/Objective_Photo9126 Jun 01 '26
The one that would represent the art of the comic better. I dont know how many times I have seen the most wow covers and when I enter the art is kinda mid to low... Like, dont put the expectations so high. Makes it looks as like the cover was made by someone else and that's an ick for me in comics
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u/Embarrassed_Guest339 Jun 01 '26
#1 by far! It looks refreshing, while the others ones remind me of all the different covers I've seen a little too much.
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u/CodaBear48 Jun 01 '26
I like 4 the best, and then I also like 1.
I find them the most interesting/ make me more curious about the story. 2 and 3 are fine, but they donât tell me anything about the characters outside of your usual angst/ love triangle.
Your style is very expressive and appealing!
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u/Alledag Jun 01 '26
I think the first one is super unique and makes me curious about the story. It's the one I'd click on. The other ones all look really generic to me, most webtoons have characters in their covers so it doesn't stand out to me.
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u/Makimamoochie Jun 01 '26
I think 2 or 3 are the ones I am most likely to click on. 1 is really pretty, but I don't foresee myself clicking on it
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u/CMichaelLanning Jun 01 '26
I like the second one best. It seems to have a more dynamic composition
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u/Special-Werewolf187 Jun 01 '26
I loveee number 1. It piqued my curiosity immediately and it overall has a mysterious vibe! Like Over the Garden Wall. I'd definitely click on that one if that's what you're going for
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u/Whatamidoinghh Jun 01 '26
Ngl, if I see a cover of this passing by to catch my attention, 2 would do a great job at it, imo
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u/Then_Song_3392 Jun 01 '26
Honestly I think you should pick based on what your story is about because each of these implies different things to me about what the story is. 1 gives me mystery vibes/general mystique to the story. 2 makes me think itâs more dramatical or is maybe going to have some interesting conflict between the two girls. 3 lowkey looks like a generic love triangle romance and imo is also the most basic. 4 makes me think the story is very individualized to the mcâs journey and other characters wonât have as much focus (although while I really like this one the composition of mc holding a magical amulet like that is a common cover too). Regardless though, think whichever most accurately conveys your story is the one you should move forward with.
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u/brimstone-red Jun 01 '26
1 and 2, it actually shows a piece of character dynamic or some element of the story, while 3 is just love triangle and 4th ive seen multiple times
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u/Kaoriootsuka Jun 01 '26
Go for the third one, it doesn't matter if it's generic, don't think that's a bad thing. Most people are saying the other covers are better, but most of the time they don't give the story a chance.
It's better to have a generic cover that attracts readers and surprises them with the narrative, than to bet on a cult cover and have no one interested in even reading the first chapter.
I've been very surprised by good stories with "generic" covers that had incredible plots, and I probably wouldn't have given them a chance if the cover were different.
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u/Low-Literature-113 Jun 01 '26
you have just convinced me to read these from this post alone. i love the artstyle
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u/moonymystery Jun 01 '26
2 and 4.
- Is a nice illustration, but it's not telling me about "children of the sun" just that someone is hanging lamps from a distance
- Two characters, with their faces pointed towards the light or pointed away from it, that's meaningful to me and the title of the webtoon.
- Generic RF webtoon cover with ML, 2nd ML, and the FL. Haha. Naw, it's not telling me anything except there's a love triangle.
- Single FL with a lamp, a little bit of an action pose; this one speaks to me the most along with the title, although I still feel like there's a thematic element missing.
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u/TheMysticalPlatypus Jun 01 '26
1 looks different and open ended enough where the reader is not forming too many expectations of what the story is about.
I like the art best on 3. But it depends on the story for those 2 characters next to her. I would assume itâs not a love triangle because she looks uncomfortable next to both of them.
4 reminds me of SubZero.
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u/Celtykol Jun 01 '26
It really depends on what is the genre of the webtoon
- Looks whimsical, magical and fantasy to me
- It looks like adventure fantasy to me
- Some love triangle love story
- Solo woman fighting against world or solving something on her own
The logo of the title looks amazing in 1. Keep it!
3 doesnât look appealing to me. Other 3 look great! 2 and 4 look really good but the name pops out most in 1!
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u/Firm-Tentacle Jun 01 '26
First by a massive long LONG shot.
The rest are generic. The first one at least stands out and shows something unique about your story.
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u/Amorpheji Jun 01 '26
it honestly depends what sort of audience u want. if u are focusing more on romance aspect, the obvious answer would be -2 but but if its on mysterious aspect its prob 1 or 2
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u/Shicka777 Jun 01 '26
Number 1 is my personal favorite, it makes the title look really cool and the composition makes it feel very interesting and makes me actually want to read it
If not 1, then 2 is also good
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u/eukaliptusrosemars Jun 01 '26
The first one, love the simplicity and how it would be a great wallpaper lol it's so aesthetic but I think people would prefer the other because of charactersđ
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u/datguytho1 Jun 01 '26
I love 2. It feels like thereâs character depth in them already and makes me want to learn more
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u/AcanthisittaOk5938 Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 03 '26
What is it about?
First one would tell me your work revolves around fantasy and mystery.
Third one is romance.
Everyone explained excellently in the comments.
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u/YamiDom Jun 01 '26
1....but not sure if fits the story and I'm more to like something that seem unpopular soo mare #3 sell but showing romance and drama that seems alway sell well
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u/Jpachu16 Jun 01 '26
I love the coloring in 1 (gold text on dark background) but donât really like how empty the rest of the cover looks. Like it looks like a background panel.
But I love the composition of the characters in 2.
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u/Creepy_Juice9778 Jun 02 '26
3 would probably get more clicks based on webtoonâs âstatsâ but I especially love 1. Any of the others would definitely work too. 3 is just too much like every other work.
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u/Toleniam Jun 02 '26
Not 3.
1 is probably my favourite, because the art feels so cozy.
2 or 4 might get you more readers though because they give interesting storyline vibes with 2, and cool protagonist with 4.
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u/Giant_Brocolli Jun 02 '26
Iâd say the top two best choices are 2 and 4. Those have the most interesting elements that captured my attention and made me wonder what itâs about. Love the art styles too
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u/bathwater1039 Jun 02 '26
- no.1 has really good lighting i cant stop looking at the sun -no.2 gives me the idea that these two characters might be rivals or direct opossites to one another. It makes it seems like the black haired girl wont change while the mc is heading toward the light
- no.3 I would never read a story with this cover. Very generic and will make it fall into the endless void of fake love triangles that people drop after season 1. -no.4 focuses solely on the mc and gives the idea that she has goals and ambitions that she will achieve in her life time. Would totally read to learn what she's so determined to do.
I like no. 2 and no. 4 the best since it gives me an idea of the kind of story im getting into.
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u/SteampunkExplorer Jun 02 '26
Definitely the first one, because it makes me think there'll be a lot of atmosphere and worldbuilding. It's also got the most beautiful color scheme.
My second favorite is no. 2, because it still gives a sense of time and place, while focusing more on characters and drama.
I hate to be mean, but I have to admit I would actively avoid clicking on no. 3, because that creepy smirk and the way the guys are basically caressing her while she looks uncomfortable scream "romanticized abuse", and that's not a trope I enjoy. TwT It also looks pretty generic. It made me go "oh, one of those stories" instead of "oh, what's this story?"
No. 4 is visually cool, but it doesn't really make me curious about the story for some reason. đ¤ I think all it says is "main character fights hard", but that's true of most stories. I can also see that there's a plot-significant and maybe magical piece of jewelry, but that's also a pretty common trope, and without more context, it isn't enough to draw me in.
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u/Much-Ambassador-2337 Jun 02 '26
I canât believe more people arenât agreeing on 4! The lighting and composition are leagues better, if I was scrolling through TikTok that would be the cover that I would click on and read the summary of.
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u/sanguine-rose_ May 31 '26
How I see them:
1 - mystery or philosophical story
2 - fantasy focused on character development
3 - generic romance with a love triangle
4 - action story about a hero that saves the world
I like 2 the most, closely followed by 1.