IMHO the pencil logo is clever and functional. I like where you're going with it because it ties in well with the theme of the community and with Hive. And while I like both the yellow and blue versions I also think something simpler (2 or 3 colors?) would be easier on the eyes.
By the way, is IMHO your favorite Internet acronym? 😁
RE: Creating Comics Community Logo... Your Thoughts Wanted!