McCloud‚ discusses this natural connection one makes between language‚ imagery‚ and words and the methods through which comic artists express this connection. The piece appears in his graphic essay Understanding Comics‚ prompted by McCloud’s experience as a comic artist and reader. Show and Tell specifically intends to educate the reader on graphic novels. Exploring various comic styles‚ demonstrating the connection between words and imagery and their connection to communication/language. To express
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Comic Outline/Storyboard Block 1-Shay’s Rebellion The first block shows people fighting in court due to Shay’s Rebellion. Shay’s Rebellion brought debates over the constitution. People were fighting about Shay’s Rebellion because they were unhappy. They were unhappy because they believed they were not getting the freedoms they deserved. Shay’s Rebellion got its name after a guy named Daniel Shay. He was a farmer who refused to pay taxes on his land because he believed he should not have to. So‚ when
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been associated with and been more commonly called the comic book. But‚ in recent years‚ this form of literature has grown more powerful through the realization of all the values it offers and has thus caused scholars to adopt other more sophisticated names such as graphic novel or graphic narrative. Books that have become sources of scholarly learning have been categorized under these titles to make the field sound more appropriate than comic book‚ which could be mistakenly perceived by others as
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an online college newspaper‚ criticized this work of literature as being nothing more than an “advanced comic book” and “not too challenging.” He argues that Persepolis and similar literary works do not encourage intellectual advancement and does not benefit college freshmen. Despite the more basic vocabulary‚ the side narratives‚ unique dialogues‚ and use of illustrations evoke understanding and compassion for not only the narrator‚ but also the underlying themes. Generally speaking‚ a novel
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what disaster will occur next. Are we the cause of this destruction and turmoil? When I reflect on the quote "We have met the enemy and he is us"‚ I look back at these events and realize that we are connected to them. Walt Kelly‚ the creator of the comic Pogo‚ is persuasively summing up his attitude towards mankind and the human condition. In saying that‚ because of the garbage and pollution surrounding Pogo’s habitat he states that "We have met the enemy and he is us". I agree with what this quote
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this Rogerian Argument states‚ are comic books real literature? We’re not entirely sure how often this question is asked‚ but it is definitely a question worth asking. Comic books have been around since the 40s and possibly way before‚ so it’s no coincidence that these books would be subject to immense amounts of controversy over the decades. One of these controversies is whether or not comic books should be considered “real” literature. Many people believe comic books to be too childish and unrealistic
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His written for Marvel Comics and other companies. The essay talks about his life‚ how he was sheltered from violence or what his family felt wasn’t appropriate because of his parents. However‚ it was his mom that got him hooked on comic books‚ she thought it would teach him about the bigger picture‚ he liked the violence. The comic books helped him evolve as a human. And as he evolved‚ so did his needs for greater substance or more complicated story lines. He argues that comics are healthy and that
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Alex Pardee Born and raised in Antioch‚ California‚ Alex Pardee is an up and coming artist who is breaking down many figurative aesthetic barriers. With a style molded from years of horror movies‚ comic books‚ old school gangster rap‚ and severe depression and anxiety‚ Alex’s style is simultaneously horrific and fascinating. Alex’s struggle within himself had a positive outcome that he intends to share with anyone with an open mind‚ eyes‚ and ears. At the age of 14‚ Alex was diagnosed with anxiety
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Jones has reinforced my view and opinion on violence in the media by informing me to the efforts of him and his colleague to help children use their natural feelings in a positive manner and find an enlightening outlet. Gerard Jones is an author of comic books who also developed Power Play‚ a program for helping young people to find self-knowledge through combative storytelling. Mr. Jones is trying to convey to all of society that there is a
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