Not usually. Most manga artists have to struggle and work hard for a decent income. Only a few top ones become really wealthy.
Often they do. Having assistants allows the artist to focus on key aspects like storyboarding and final touches while the assistants handle tasks like inking and background details.
Yes, many do. Some prefer the feel and control of traditional drawing on paper.
It depends. Some successful manga artists can earn a lot of money through book sales, merchandise, and adaptations. But it also requires consistent hard work and having a hit series. Not all successful artists become extremely wealthy.
It varies. Some manga artists watch the anime to see how their vision is translated and to get feedback. Others might avoid it to maintain their own creative independence and not be influenced by the adaptation.
Most manga artists commonly use A4 size paper. It's a standard and convenient choice for their work.
Manga artists use a mix of traditional and digital stuff. Traditional tools include various types of pens for different line widths, colored pencils for shading, and special manga paper. In the digital realm, they might use software like Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint along with a pressure-sensitive drawing tablet to create their art.
Well, it takes a lot of practice and learning. You need to have good drawing skills, a vivid imagination, and the ability to tell a compelling story.
They're often called 'comic illustrators' or 'comic drawers'.
The number of artists working on a comic can range widely. Small indie comics might have only one artist handling everything from the sketches to the coloring. Larger and more complex comics, however, could involve a group of artists specializing in different aspects such as penciling, inking, coloring, and lettering. So, it could be anywhere from one to a dozen or more.
Comic artists usually draw on special drawing paper or digital tablets.