Sunday, 24 August 2025

Comic Scene – John’s Story (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Bullying)

 



Panel 1 – School Hallway

  • Visual: John is holding his backpack, looking nervous. Jack (the bully) looms over him with a smirk.

  • Dialogue (Jack): “Bring your computer to school tomorrow, John—or you’re dead.”

  • Dialogue (John): “I can’t… it’s a desktop, Jack…”

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “My stomach twists. I can’t think straight.”


Panel 2 – John’s Room (Night)

  • Visual: John sits at his desk, holding his head, computer in the background.

  • Dialogue (Mum, off-panel): “You’re not bringing your computer to school, John.”

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “Why don’t they get it? To them it’s just boys being boys. To me, it feels like my life is at risk.”


Panel 3 – Internal Monologue (Floating Panels)

  • Visual: Dark background, John’s face in shadow, swirling words around him: “Why me?” “What if it gets worse?” “Am I weak?” “Do I deserve this?”

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “It’s like shouting into a void. No one hears me.”


Panel 4 – The Breaking Point

  • Visual: John curled up on his bed, tears in his eyes.

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “Giving up… the thought keeps coming back. But another voice inside me screams—No! Don’t let him win.”


Panel 5 – Glimmers of Hope

  • Visual: Small drawings behind John showing happier memories—playing video games, drawing, being with his friend Mark.

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “I need to remember what makes me happy. I shouldn’t feel guilty for being sad. This isn’t my fault.”


Panel 6 – Reflection / Turning Point

  • Visual: John writing in a notebook, calmer expression.

  • Narration (John’s thoughts): “Maybe if I write everything down, I can find a way forward. Maybe I can talk to one person I trust.”


Panel 7 – Reflection for the Reader (Training/Study Point)

  • Visual: Teacher, parent, and counselor standing in a circle, listening with care.

  • Narration Box:

    • “John’s story shows us the hidden impact of bullying.”

    • “Internal battles can be overwhelming, but small supports—listening, validating, understanding—can make a huge difference.”

    • “Autism, ADHD, and anxiety often overlap, making everyday challenges even harder.”


Panel 8 – Final Message (Awareness Point)

  • Visual: John standing with a faint smile, hand on backpack, walking toward school with a supportive adult by his side.

  • Narration Box:

    • “Mental health awareness means empathy, validation, and action. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.”

  • Comic Script – John’s Story (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Bullying)


    Page 1 – The Threat

    Panel 1School Hallway

    • Visual: John holds his backpack, head down. Jack, taller, leans in close with a sneer.

    • Dialogue (Jack): “Bring your computer to school, John—or you’re dead.”

    • Dialogue (John): “I can’t… it’s a desktop, Jack…”

    • Narration (John’s thoughts): “My stomach twists. I can’t think straight.”

    Panel 2Close-up of John’s anxious face

    • Narration (John’s thoughts): “Maybe if I ignore him, he’ll get bored. But… what if he doesn’t?”


    Page 2 – At Home

    Panel 3John’s bedroom, computer in the background

    • John sits at his desk, hands on his head.

    • Dialogue (Mum, off-panel): “You are not bringing your computer to school, John.”

    • Narration (John’s thoughts): “Why don’t they get it? To them it’s just boys being boys. To me, it feels like my life is at risk.”

    Panel 4Split panel: Parents chatting calmly in the kitchen / John alone in his room, looking small and unheard

    • Narration: “It’s like they live on a different planet. No one sees the look in Jack’s eyes.”


    Page 3 – The Internal Storm

    Panel 5Dark background, John in shadow, swirling words around him:

    • Words: “Why me?” “What if it gets worse?” “Am I weak?” “Do I deserve this?”

    • Narration (John’s thoughts): “It’s like shouting into a void. No one hears me.”

    Panel 6John curled on his bed, hugging his knees

    • Narration: “Giving up… the thought keeps coming back. But another voice inside me screams—No! Don’t let him win.”


    Page 4 – Glimmers of Hope

    Panel 7Background fades into sketches of happier moments: playing video games, drawing, laughing with friend Mark

    • Narration: “I need to remember what makes me happy. This isn’t my fault.”

    Panel 8John sits at his desk, calmer, notebook open, writing

    • Narration: “Maybe if I write everything down, I can find a way forward. Maybe I can talk to one person I trust.”


    Page 5 – Learning & Awareness

    Panel 9Three adults (teacher, parent, counselor) in a circle, listening with care

    • Narration box:

      • “John’s story shows the hidden impact of bullying.”

      • “Autism, ADHD, and anxiety can make these struggles even heavier.”

      • “Validation and empathy matter.”

    Panel 10 (Final)John walking toward school, a supportive adult walking beside him. His face shows a small, hopeful smile.

    • Narration box:

      • “Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.”

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