What tools and gear does Shola Ajibade recommend for creating superhero posters like those for Miles Morales?

Hi, I’m Shola Ajibade from Mission To Inspire.

For superhero posters like Miles Morales edits and mood boards, these tools and gear are recommended:

• Software

  • Adobe Photoshop or Photopea (free, browser-based)
  • Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer for clean logos/text
  • Procreate (iPad) for hand‑drawn comic elements

• Hardware

  • A drawing tablet (Wacom, XP‑Pen, or an iPad with Apple Pencil)
  • A monitor with decent color accuracy
  • External storage for large PSD files

• Creative assets

  • High‑resolution character renders or 3D models (licensed)
  • Comic halftone brushes, light flare overlays, dust and texture packs
  • Bold display fonts that fit the Spider‑Verse / comic style

• Workflow tips

  • Start with a mood board (colors, textures, poses, typography)
  • Block in composition in grayscale, then add color and effects
  • Use layers for lighting: rim light, glows, particles, and atmospheric fog

Would you like a step‑by‑step breakdown for designing one Miles Morales style poster from scratch?