Comic Maker
Why can't we save our work?
I'm sorry, but due to licensing and legal issues we are unable to provide this facility.
I have a complaint about a comic; I feel it has broken the rules?
Please use the form below to contact us:
ComicMakerModerators@bbc.co.uk
Why was my Image removed or deleted?
Your image broke the house rules. The most common reasons are:
Copyright image
Image with more than one child
Duplicate emails for parent and child
Child under 16 using an over 16 account
To avoid disappointment in the future, please make sure you follow the house rules.
Will my comic ever be used as a basis for a Doctor Who episode?
Unfortunately not, any similarities are purely coincidental.
Will any of the Doctor Who writers, actors or crew ever read my comic?
There are no plans to have them read any comics. Although, you never know they might in their spare time.
Will this character be added? When will the Comic Maker be updated?
The Comic Maker is a very large application already, we can not add every character and/or monster as this would make it go beyond the realms of internet downloading. The Comic Maker does get updated periodically, what is added will relate to new episodes and/or popularity.
How do I get into the Top 10? Please put me in there, I think my comic is the best?
When we moderate the comics we rate each one in relation to a guide. To get in the Top 10 you must score highly, we can not put you in because you asked nicely and/or begged. A good hint is to write an original and exciting story line, as well as using the Comic Maker in a new and unique way.
I have forgotten my username?
Using the form below, send your email address that you used to create the comic. We should be able to locate your username using it.
I have a comic in the archive of comics. What were the terms and conditions I agreed to for that?
The original Terms and conditions were:
Children's terms of use and privacy policy
It tells me I am outside the UK and can not use the Comic Maker, but I am in the UK. Help?
This is displayed sometimes when the page hasn't loaded properly. Try refreshing the page (F5) to load it properly. If this doesn't work then it relates to your IP address. Due to licensing laws, only UK residents can use Comic Maker. It is quite possible your ISP (internet service provider) is located outside the UK, even if you are located within the UK. To gain access please register you IP address as being located within the UK. More information on this this is and how to overcome this problem, is located here:
BBC Broadband FAQ
I have signed up, but it still won't let me launch the Comic Maker?
This can be due to a few reasons:
Failure to Load
Initially, try hitting refresh (F5). The Comic Maker is a large programme and, on the odd occasion, fails to load properly.
Flash Updtate
Is your flash player upto date? You can get the latest download here:
adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
Your Cookie Settings
To run certain aspects of the BBC websites, your cookie settings need to be at Medium High or below. For more information on our cookie settings, see our cookie policy. Depending on what Internet browser you are using, follow the help file on how to lower the settings. Instructions on how to do this in Internet Explorer are located here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955">http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955">http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955.
If you are still having trouble after changing the cookie settings, please check any firewall, pop-up, etc setting you may also have, restricting your access to the internet.
Note: Children, please ask you parents to assist you, as this may alter settings they do not wish to altar, especially regarding your online safety
I have a suggestion or comment about the Comic Maker?
Feel free to contact us using the form below:
ComicMakerModerators@bbc.co.uk
