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As one may notice when reading, or even looking at, comics and graphic novels, women are portrayed in a certain way, often being hyper-sexualized and unrealistic. “The Male Gaze” is a feminist theory created by Laura Mulvey in her essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema.” This concept discusses the act of depicting women in visual […]
In April, 1954, Frederick Wertham published his book called Seduction of the Innocent which changed the realm of comic books forever. Wertham was a respected psychiatrist who questioned the morality of comic books. According to Comic Alliance, “[Wertham] wrote several studies about the harms of racial segregation, to the point that his writings were used […]
In 2019, Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios opened their newest themed land: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The park took place on the new planet Batuu, and is considered canon in the current Star Wars stories it’s been referenced in at least one movie (Solo), and part of one of the new Thrawn books. […]
Previously on the blog mwinters wrote a post about the use of dialogue in Richard McGuire’s graphic novel Here which you can read here. In this post they discuss the sparse use of dialogue in the book and how the dialogue that is used helps link together the panels. In this post I will be […]
When talking about Dr. Manhattan’s love life, it is evident that he has been very unlucky in lasting relationships. From Janey Slater to Laurie Juspeczyk, Jon Osterman (aka Dr. Manhattan) has been unable to keep his girlfriends by his side. Many factors contribute to his inability to connect, but the one I want to focus […]
On the surface, the basic language of comics may not be obvious to most readers. Granted, if you are unaware of a well-made comic’s methods, it is doing its job correctly. However, another way to enjoy and appreciate comics is to look at their basic components and understand how they function in order to create […]
With more and more people opting for digital comics they can read on the go, it’s no surprise that the platforms for webcomics have increased. Some of the popular ones include Tapas, Webtoon, and Lezhin, which are all South Korean based companies. What’s the benefit? Since each of these platforms are available in app […]
Maybe you’ve seen the movie. Maybe you’ve only heard about the movie, heard about how it was Brandon Lee’s last performance after a fatal gun accident on set – a true story that only reinforces the tragedy of The Crow. But before any of that, James O’Barr penned the comics, a graphic novel that traces […]
**Contains spoilers for The Boys Graphic Novel and Amazon Original television show** We’ve heard of the anti-hero trope before with examples like Rorschach from Watchmen and the characters discussed in this blog from tlanier, however, where is the line between anti-hero and villain? One of the main traits when defining an anti-hero is the […]