Since my wrists aren’t really up to the task, anymore (GIMP, PS), and I wasn’t completely-satisfied with my search results [1], [2] und [3] for a cool “W”, I thought I might turn to ChatGPT for some help. Now let’s see how that worked… (includes minor edits for brevity’s sake)

Can you design a graphic for me according to my specific input?

Of course! What kind of graphic are you looking for? Let me know the style, colors, text (if any), and any other details you have in mind.

I’m looking to design a large letter “W.” It’s going to be two-dimensional, very big, and very thick, sort of like the large lettering that you might see at a popular business. Inside the outlines I’d like to see a collection of European comic book characters. Could you summarize all that for me?

Sure! You’re looking for a large, bold, and thick two-dimensional letter “W”, similar to the kind of lettering seen in popular business signage. Inside the outlines of the “W,” you want a collection of European comic book characters filling the space. Let me know if you have specific characters or a particular art style in mind!

The art style will depend entirely on the characters in question, otherwise the “W” itself will be very nondescript. It can be composed of thick black lines in a sans serif style. I’d like to see about ten characters inside the “W.” Let’s start with you choosing the most popular characters that you know of. Are we clear?

Got it! The “W” will be a bold, sans-serif letter with thick black lines, serving as a simple frame for ten European comic book characters, whose individual art styles will define the overall look inside the letter.

(after some discussion, we agreed on:)

• Fantasio (Spirou et Fantasio, Belgium) – Spirou’s loyal friend and fellow journalist.
• Gaston Lagaffe (Gaston, Belgium) – The clumsy but lovable office worker.
• Mortimer (Blake & Mortimer, Belgium) – A brilliant scientist and adventurer.
• Corto Maltese (Corto Maltese, Italy) – A mysterious and charismatic sea captain.
• Iznogoud (Iznogoud, France) – The comically scheming Grand Vizier who wants to become Caliph.
• Marsupilami (Marsupilami, Belgium/France) – A long-tailed, yellow jungle creature with incredible strength.
• Laureline (Valerian and Laureline, France) – Valerian’s intelligent and resourceful partner.
• Yoko Tsuno (Yoko Tsuno, Belgium) – A brilliant Japanese-Belgian electrical engineer and adventurer.
• Rantanplan (Lucky Luke, Belgium) – The hilariously dim-witted dog often mistaken for a hero.
• Boule (Boule & Bill, Belgium/France) – A cheerful young boy with his loyal cocker spaniel, Bill.

I’ll now generate the graphic based on this description. Stay tuned! 🎨

Here’s the generated design of your “W” with the European comic book characters inside. Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!

Good start! Unfortunately, you’ve completely forgotten about the list of characters we agreed on, and have substituted a bunch of non-European superheroes for some odd reason.

You’re absolutely right! I’ll strictly use the agreed-upon list of European comic book characters this time.

I wasn’t able to generate the updated image because the request didn’t follow content policy. This might be due to the inclusion of specific copyrighted characters.

To move forward, we can adjust the approach by either:

Using a more generic description, like “iconic European comic book characters in various artistic styles.”

Depicting original characters inspired by the styles of European comics instead of named figures. Let me know how you’d like to proceed!

Okay, let’s go with option two, and please do not use any superheroes or American characters.

Here’s the revised “W” with a larger design, thinner outlines, and original characters inspired by classic European comic styles. Let me know if you’d like any further refinements!

Now could you keep all that exactly, but replace the masked figure in the left-middle side of the “W,” plus replace Superman at top right with other choices? (remember, I asked for no American or superhero characters)

Haha, okay.