Marvel Comics

Watchmen, a graphic novel written by Alan Moore, tells the story of a group of masked heroes during a tense moment in the midst of the Cold War. Within the chapters, we are introduced to a multitude of characters and the relationships they maintain between each other. Through these, we are shown how individual perspectives and characteristics can be affected by the influences of those we are close to. Doctor Manhattan changes his opinion on human society after an in-depth conversation with…

All cultures have their own heroes, both mythical and real. Some heroes are perfect. They are strong both mentally and physically with the highest of standards that inspire others to be just like them. These are the heroes generally found in comic books, fantasy stories, and fairy tales. Misfits in society are unlikely heroes. They are usually outcasts that find some way to overcome their differences from others or use the differences to their advantages. Harry Potter and Rudolph the…

The two comics, Wee Pals by Morrie Turner and Boondocks by Aaron McGruder, handled the issue of race in radically different manners. Wee Pals included many racial groups in addition to white and African American including Asian and Native American. Turner’s diverse group of characters take turns poking fun at each other with such gags as comparing the Rotary Club to a gang. While the comic started in sadly few papers, the popularity of this comic went through the roof after the death of Martin…

Dana Summers is an editorial cartoonist who wrote for the Orlando Sentimental for thirty years before leaving. His main focus for all of his editorial cartoons is politics in America, and problems surrounding said politics. Summers uses multiple different techniques to get the point across to the viewer of his cartoons. Color is one of the biggest, color sets the tone and mood for the entire cartoon whether that may be bright or dark. Another strong technique he uses is the appeal of logos,…

When most people hear the word hero they automatically think about Spiderman, Batman, or Ironman. They also think that the hero is typically a man, notice that a lot of hero names end in the word “man”. A hero does not have to be some outstanding person with x-ray vision, spider webs, and invisibility. Heroes in society today do not need any special gadgets or abilities. Heroes in a modern day world would demonstrate qualities such as being confident, vigilant, and selfless. Someone who is…

The Difference between Batman and Superman For many years, we have all loved two favorite superheroes; Batman and Superman. People all over the world have bought lunch kits, shirts, backpacks, and action figures. Although they are very popular in comic series heroes; they are very different from each other. We all have some back ground of them like Superman and Batman have an on and off rivalry, but developed a grudging respect for each other by joining forces to work with each other. Superman…

Everyone has a hero. Heros don’t have to be superheros like Superman or Wonder Woman, but someone who treats others well everyday. A hero doesn’t have to save the world or fight crime. An everyday hero who maybe helps others with your everyday needs. Heros can be anyone like your mom, dad, brother, sister, dog, monkey, even a blanket that has helped you through cold, frosty nights. My hero is my mom. She is the one who guides me and helps me. My mom cooks, cleans, drives us everywhere, and is…

It's a bird... It's a plane... No, it's Superman! Growing up, all children were typically given two basic super hero icons: Batman or Superman. Often boys fought over who was the better hero. Although, they were great heroes and gave young boys the idea to want save lives, they weren't the only heroes spoken about. Greek mythology also has heroes and their own hero criteria, but Achilles and Hector are two important ones. Now the question remains... Who is the better epic hero? Stay tuned and…

Batman and Superman are both characters created by DC comics. Batman and Superman were both introduced in 1939. Batman was introduced in Detective Comics #27 in 1939 and in the spring of 1940 Batman #1 was released. Superman was introduced in Action Comics #1 in 1939. Batman’s and Superman’s parents both died when they were young. Batman’s parents were killed when walking home from a theater. A man held Thomas(his dad), Martha(his mom), and Bruce Wayne at gunpoint, trying to rob them and then…

Main Idea. What my topic for Heritage Fair is Cartoons, or Comics. Since i’m very interested in being a Cartoonist in the near future, I would like to this topic, plus I think it would be something new not only for me but at Heritage Fair too. Also by cartoons i don't mean animated cartoons, cartoons are another word for comics… if anything it's the other way around. Overall History Of Comics And Cartoons Caricatures- 1700 to 1770 What is a Caricature? Well, the word comes from the italian…