GritBound XL is a high‑definition gritty‑comic model designed for bold linework, clean crosshatching, and strong contrast in both monochrome and saturated color. It delivers a premium graphic‑novel aesthetic with a distinctive visual identity: sharp ink lines, rough textures, and expressive shadows.
The model excels at close‑ups, capturing micro‑details such as eyes, skin texture, scales, feathers, and organic surfaces with exceptional clarity. Its color rendering remains gritty and ink‑based, avoiding cartoon softness or painterly drift, while the monochrome output offers deep blacks and a rich, inky look.
GritBound XL is stable across animals, humans, and floral subjects, consistently preserving its signature style: bold outlines, controlled shading, and a raw, tactile comic feel.
For best results, use the DPM++ 3M SDE (Karras) scheduler, which enhances line sharpness, contrast stability, and overall ink definition.
Key Features
• Strong, consistent linework
• Clean crosshatching and textured shading
• Deep, expressive monochrome output
• Saturated color without cartoon softness
• Exceptional close‑up detail
• Stable across animals, humans, and flowers
• Clear, recognizable gritty‑comic identity
• Optimized for DPM++ 3M SDE (Karras)
Ideal For
• Graphic novels
• Illustrated covers
• Gritty character portraits
• High‑contrast creature art
• Posters and stylized concept art









