Need advice on learning to draw.

[Wandersail]

Hi there,

I would like some advice on learning to draw a comic.

Experience so far:
I used to copy images a lot when I was a kid. Never really put much effort into drawing and had stuck to copying images till now. About a month ago, I decided to learn to draw from scratch in order to make a comic, something that can be published online. Started reading the Vilppu Drawing Manual and went ahead with gesture practices. Now I am putting in about an hour a day on this, trying to follow the lessons. Using posemaniacs.com for models. Using pen and paper so far, would like to make digital drawings. 


I would appreciate it if someone could provide some help with my plan toward the comic:
• What all should I be learning?
• How much should I learn before trying to work in a digital medium instead of paper?
• Also, what kinda of tablet should I get if needed?

Would also appreciate any kind of general advice for a beginner. Any helpful sites, how to come up with a solid plan or any tips about learning to draw.

Edit: Not sure if this is the right place to post this, I am new here :d

Thanks for reading
~ Wandersail