Archie Comics

Scott Mccloud’s discussion in Chapter 7 identifies comics as one of the various forms of “self-expression and communication” (Mccloud 162). Mccloud elaborates on his ideology by denoting art is anything that does not involve reproduction or survival (Mccloud 165). For example, making music or dancing is not imperative for our survival, however they strengthen our mental statues and overall health (i.e. exercise). Lastly, Scott states there are six steps that every work in every medium will…

well-established education is a key factor to help the children. Comic books will lead them onto the path of success. Incidentally, comic books are often perceived only as a form of entertainment, rarely is it seem as an educational book. As we advance as a nation, more and more educators start to divulge into graphic novels and begin to see the educational values within them. Remotely, most people are unaware of the vital use of comic books. During the Great Depression, it was a staple in every…

Another unconventional feature that the Gond art has introduced in Bhimayana is the use of distinctly shaped speech and thought bubbles. David Carrier, in his book The Aesthetics of Comics, says that the sequence of images in a comic strip or graphic novel constitutes a narrative which brings this medium closer to that of mainstream literature. The author asserts that, to analyze the narrative, the reader’s awareness about the ‘speech balloons’ is important. In Bhimayana, we find two types of…

“[It is] tempting to suggest, in [recollection], that our family was a sham. That our house was not a real home at all but the simulacrum of one, a museum. Yet we really were a family, and we really did live in those period rooms.” (Bechdel 17) These words of Alison Bechdel perfectly describe her family. Bechdel may not be widely recognized, however she did introduce the uniqueness of her book to the world as a tragicomic. As the writer and artist of this tragicomic, she only shows what she…

Fresh Bait is a short story written by Sherryl Clark. It is aimed at teenagers going into adult hood and doesn’t necessary lean towards any particular gender. Sherryl is an author based on writing children’s books since 1996 and now mostly writes short stories and personal essays, as well as poems for adult readers. (Sherryl Clark, 2014) Sherryl now has more than 50 published books, with Fresh Bait being published in 2007. She is an Australian author and teaches creative writing at Victoria…

looking at comic strips. Ask, “Who here has seen or read a comic strip?” Ensure every child’s hand is raised, if not, proceed…

The question is do you think that it is important Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar were part of the underground comic scene and for years no one knew of the two of them. For me personally I think they were very important because now they're getting a lot of attention for their works. If that doesn't make someone believe that there important then I don't know what can . For their styles are similar they oddly complement one another and honestly they make a good team depending on how you think about…

is in a faster way. In recent years, there has been a spike in sales of comic books due to the vast amount of superhero films and television series being produced. Although some readers may not realize, many comic books and graphic novels “address many of the same issues and concerns found in more traditional types of literature” (Butcher and Manning 67). In an age where images allow students to comprehend what…

a fascinating art style in this collection of comics. Yours truly is pretty sure it's actually impossible to know every single comic artist working on the Internet these days. Sure, you might follow one or two, but there are just a lot of them out there. So, when Ten Speed Press sent me Fran Krause's The Creeps, I was not really surprised to find that Krause runs a website, Deep Dark Fears, where people submit their fears and he turns them into comic strips. With that in mind, though, The…

Comic Book or Masterpiece? Throughout the years, debates have begun to rise whether a graphic novel should be considered a work of literature. Some people see this form of writing as a comic book while others see it as a true masterpiece. Because people are unsure whether to classify it as literature or a comic, should it be taught in the classroom? Two well-known graphic novels are Maus by Art Spiegelman and Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. Maus takes place during World War II and is about…