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This updated and expanded textbook inspires a greater appreciation for literature by studying important literary themes found in comics. By deconstructing comics, it raises critical thinking about literature, a crucial skill for understanding language and composition. Chapters discuss DC, Marvel and other comics’ varied attempts at portraying race, politics, economics, business ethics and democracy; responses…
To say that graphic novels, comics, and other forms of sequential art have become a major part of popular culture and academia would be a vast understatement. Now an established component of library and archive collections across the globe, graphic novels are proving to be one of the last kinds of print publications actually gaining…
Published in 2002-2003, Grant Morrison and Chris Weston’s THE FILTH is disgusting, deeply disturbing, and a comic-book masterpiece that inoculates readers against the problems of the postmodern condition. So says Tom Shapira, who also explores THE FILTH’s relationship to Morrison’s THE INVISIBLES, to the 1999 film THE MATRIX, and to the work of Alan Moore….
Animated by the stories of some of the last century’s most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the superheroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. “This history of the birth of superhero comics highlights three pivotal figures. The…
“Funny, incisive, and timely…” –Lawrence Kasdan, co-screenwriter of The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, and Solo: A Star Wars StoryA.D. Jameson celebrates the triumph of geekdom in I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, an insightful and irreverent journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero franchises that now dominate…
Though the field of comic book studies has burgeoned in recent years, Latino characters and creators have received little attention. Putting the spotlight on this vibrant segment, Your Brain on Latino Comics illuminates the world of superheroes Firebird, Vibe, and the new Blue Beetle while also examining the effects on readers who are challenged to…
Culturally powerful ideas of normalcy and deviation, individual responsibility, and what is medically feasible shape the ways in which we live with illness and disability. The essays in this volume show how illness narratives expressed in a variety of forms–biographical essays, fictional texts, cartoons, graphic novels, and comics–reflect on and grapple with the fact that…
The Distance We Keep is a heartfelt and evocative personal narrative that explores the complexities of love, loss, jealousy, and growth through the lens of a relationship with a girl named J. Told from the perspective of the narrator, this poignant journey unveils the layers of emotions experienced over time, capturing the tension between closeness…
Interactive Storytelling Essentials is the ultimate guide for creators looking to bring their stories to life in the digital age. Packed with cutting-edge tools, innovative techniques, and expert insights, this book is crafted for writers, game designers, filmmakers, and anyone eager to dive into the world of interactive storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or…
In 2019, I was going to turn fifty and had my midlife crisis by wallowing in the comic books I loved as a kid. I started buying comic books again. Not new comics. Hell no. I was keyed into old comics.The shit I read when I was a kid. When I was a teenager in…
Réalisés dans le cadre d’une recherche qui visait à cerner les conditions de production et de réception de la bande dessinée d’auteurs africains et les parcours d’affirmation de certains d’entre eux dans le champ européen de langue française, les entretiens présentés dans ce livre abordent, du point de vue des auteurs, des sujets tels que…
L’oeuvre d’Hergé a connu un succès planétaire. À quoi cela peut-il être dû ? À plusieurs facteurs, sans aucun doute. Des aventures hautes en couleur, où alternent suspense et humour. Des personnages attachants. Un style de dessin aussi simple qu’expressif. Et aussi: une capacité hors pair à faire pénétrer le lecteur au coeur du récit….
Ancient Egypt speaks again. Ancient gods speak through history. A. Mackenzie’s Egyptian Myth And Legend with Historical Narrative Notes On Race Problems Comparative Beliefs Etc. presents a remarkable egyptian mythology collection – a measured ancient myths anthology that pairs clear retellings with learned commentary. Part classic mythology reference and part comparative religion book, it offers…
Miles Morales: Across the Spider-Myth is an exploration focusing on Miles Morales, the history of the Spider-Verse, and the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. In these pages, you’ll find a summary of Miles’ full publication history; his trajectory both within and beyond the panels; his contributions to Spider-Man’s legacy; the creation and development of the…
Volé, rendu, copié, brisé, le fétiche arumbaya est au coeur de L’Oreille cassée, le sixième album de Tintin. Pourtant, il reste l’un des symboles les plus mystérieux de l’oeuvre d’Hergé. Pourquoi le dessinateur belge s’est-il inspiré d’une sculpture péruvienne ? Quels secrets se dissimulent derrière son regard étrange et impassible ?
In Narrative Structure in Comics: Making Sense of Fragments, Barbara Postema seeks to explain how comics communicate and create meaning, with an emphasis on two aspects of comics. She first examines the pictorial quality of comics, which receives more emphasis than verbal/textual elements. Her second focus is upon the storytelling and narrative qualities of comics,…
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