Understanding Comics

before they tried to introduce her. A second attempt was with the Netflix Marvel series, Jessica Jones where Jessica’s best friend was originally going to be Carol. This was ultimately changed to Trish Walker - better known as Patsy Walker in the comics. Additionally, Captain Marvel will receive her own film first before she entered the world of the Avengers in the yet-to-be titled fourth film. According to reports, Captain Marvel will be have a similar premise to DC’s Green…

Macie Robinson WLC Honors OTH Essay Batman! Superman! Spiderman! When I was younger, these were the classic superheros. They could save the world and make it a better place, that is what a hero is. How about a twisted hero? We have all gone through times when we have done something wrong and regret it, but does it have to affect us in the long run? That is what a twisted hero is, a person who has potential but has a poor self image. A twisted hero is someone who has gone…

responsibilities that the superhero must convey to its community. Costume is also an element of aesthetic gratification, which is often used in order to exemplify the human physique. The superheroin costume is a controversial subject matter in the film and comic industry. Sexualisation amongst female characters is often brought to the attention of the audience; movies have been condemned by film critics because of the feminization that characters are subjected to. “The contemporary action…

“Superheroes build independence, citizens are dependent on superheroes.” Whether you want to believe that is up to you right? For me I choose not to believe that because superheroes are not independent whether its batman or a family member, even a friend. For example, Batman has Alfred or his sidekick Robin, which are his support. Everyone needs support during games, doing homework or even change your perspective on the world. I was one of the many people that needed the support to change my…

Who really was Captain America, the man of the shield? Steve Rogers who later becomes known as Captain America goes through a transformation of being an ordinary man to becoming a well known super hero who saves the world from it’s ultimate demise. We will see the transformation of this man as he changes in Captain America the first Avenger. Steve rogers who will later on become know as Captain America lived in New York during the time of World War II. Steve rogers’ parents served in the army…

socialization. The author use his own personal experience about how Hulk freed him and help develop a fantasy self-image carrying his stifled rage and desire for power during his childhood (Jones, 2011). Violent stories help children deepen their understanding of selfhood. For example, the author shared other people’s experience with violent media such as how Ice T's music and lyrics inspire a girl who suffered a chaotic family situation and tumultuous adolescence. Eventually, she became a…

Political cartoons during the late 19th century Gilded Age revealed, on a large scale, key issues at stake throughout the era. These drawings flourished in the 1860s due to advances in new technology of mass circulation and because people of all kinds; young, old, black, white, educated, illiterate could interpret the intense meaning from the artists. Cartoonists emerged by the names of Thomas Nast from Harper’s Weekly, Joseph Kepper of Puck, Frank Beard, Eugene Zimmerman, Grant Hamilton, etc.…

Bruce Lee revolutionized Martial arts, and the film industry with his philosophies and unmatchable skill. In a life comprised of only 32 years Lee reimagined martial arts through his teachings, and philosophical ideas. Through his work in motion pictures he has evolved into legend. Bruce Lee guest-stared many actors in his films that also became legends, stars such as Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan. Bruce was short, standing at only 5’7” he was able to defeat Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who was over 7ft…

Director David Leitch (“John Wick”, “Atomic Blonde”) and writers Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Ryan Reynolds considerably decreased my enthusiasm about Deadpool with this discouraging second installment of the Marvel Comics franchise. In 2016, Tim Miller (his next move is a reformulated episode of Terminator with Schwarzenegger) was more efficient in his approach, causing a positive impact with his depiction of the subversive anti-hero and drawing a legion of fans, who rejoiced with the…

The Long Halloween takes was, here is a superhero book with a realistic dark take on characters owned by D.C. comics. While still keeping up with a super tradition. But Alan Moore's approach was more of a deconstruction of the superhero genre by making heroes with obvious flaws and a certain twist to their characters that makes them obviously relatable or not at all. While in other comic books, the characters in those books, be it heroes or villains, can make the reader feel like they can relate…