The Art Of

Storytelling

Comics, animation, and gaming have the power to humanize brands, educate customers, promote products, and much more. We create visual storytelling that deliver key facts and an emotional connection in a fun, highly memorable way.

We are Lion Forge Labs.

You've got a great story to tell.

Let's get started.

Comics, animation, and gaming have the power to humanize brands, educate customers, promote products, and much more. We create visual storytelling that delivers both key facts and an emotional connection in a fun, highly memorable way. Get in touch to start your innovative storytelling process.

Carl Reed dreams in comics and cartoons, having spent the majority of his life creating them. He is a serial dieter, and has tried all of them except the cereal diet.

Carl

Reed

Chief Creative Officer

Chip is a veteran marketing, brand, and operations leader whose ideal job would be hosting a vintage motorcycle show on Discovery...with his dog, Finn!

Chip

Schafer

SVP, Client Services & Creative

Michelle is a customer service guru who is passionate about her work. Michelle is a lover of Diet Mountain Dew.

Michelle

Boston

Account Manager

Here's a Thought

Client Testimonial

We were impressed with their memorable and easy to understand approach. Lion Forge helped bring our vision to life. Most of all, we were thrilled with the results they helped us achieve!

– Carrie Hutchcraft, Director of Marketing and Development, St. Louis Magic House

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come visit the Lion Forge Labs office?: We'd love to get to know you. Set up an appointment to meet up by calling (314) 786-0800 or email us at Hello@lionforgelabs.com
What are the benefits of using comics as a tool for my business?: Using visual content such as animation, comics, or games to relay information to consumers has a greater retention rate than most traditional marketing services.
What's the advantage of using animation instead of live action?: Animation allows you greater flexibility in storytelling, which can lead to higher engagement from your audience.
Does animation take longer to develop than live action?: This depends on the length of time and the level of animation being requested. On average most animations take up to 9 weeks to develop where live action can take up to 12 weeks.
Why use Lion Forge Labs, rather than online or software tools?: Lion Forge Labs has the resources, talent and knowledge to successfully communicate your messaging with the intent to create measurable results. Free or paid tools take time and hassle to learn, and the results are often lackluster.
How much does animation cost?: Typically, animation costs run from $3000-7500 for each minute of produced content. However, because of the flexibility of animation, pricing can scale to fit your needs. Let us help you tell your story. Contact hello@lionforgelabs.com to find out more about our animation services and pricing.
How much does it cost to create a comic?: Typically, comic creation costs approximately $1500/page. However, because of our resources in the comic book industry, pricing can scale to fit your needs. Let us help you tell your story. Contact hello@lionforgelabs.com to find out more about our comic book services and pricing.
How much does it cost to create a coloring book?: Typically, a coloring book will average around $500 per page. However, because of our resources in the comic book industry, pricing can scale to fit your needs. Let us help you tell your story. Contact hello@lionforgelabs.com to find out more about our comic book services and pricing.
How much does it cost to create an interactive game?: The base cost for a fully interactive game is between $15,000-$20,000. Costs may vary depending on the extent of the content and gaming structure.
How long do your projects take to complete?: On average, most animations take up to 9 weeks to develop, it takes 4 weeks to develop a traditional 24-page comic, and about 9-12 weeks to develop an interactive gaming experience.