>>4148
> Any recommendations for programs
Paint.net, but you already have PS so there is no point in getting Paint.net (unless PS is a bit too complicated for you), I've heard good things about Krita. Manga studio is great if you (logically) use it to make mangas.
>or hardware that is cheap?
Pen and paper is very good and cheap.
Monoprice have some good (and very cheap) tablets.