The layout of my graphic novel is rather unique. It does follow the rule of thirds, but the layout is constantly changing. Now, i said that the layout was unique, but what makes it unique is that it uses all of the basic layouts, but very rarely allows itself to fall into a pattern. The captions are never in a predictable spot, the word bubbles flow all over the page, and the each individual square is in a different spot than the last page, but somehow it works. It's actually really enjoyable to read and I find myself entertained by this type of novel.
The colors used in this novel are very dark. Even in moments of joy, the colors are dark and kind of melancholy. It's a book about zombie superheroes so the colors are fitting and if it had bright colors it wouldn't make much sense. Overall the colors work. The graphics in this book are really well done, they are both realistic and "cartoony". I'm not sure what to call it other than it looks like a typical comic book. It's pretty good.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Ages of Comics
The Bronze Age- Began in the 1970's and went through the 1980's, during this age, comic books began to become a little bit more edgy while including real world problems, such as drug abuse, entered the plots. Instead of just the usual science fiction supervillains. Spiderman was extremely prevelent during this time.
The Golden Age- During the 1930's through 1940's, this age was when comic books began to actually get big. Many of the most popular comic superheros emerged during this era including Superman
The Silver Age- From the 1950's to the 1970's, this era was characterized by science fiction. Flash emerged during this era.
TheModern Age- The modern age began in the 1980's and is still going on. The plots began to become more complex and the characters were more greatly developed. The plots also took a kind of dark turn, with titles such as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and the Sonic the Hedgehog Series
The Platinum Age- This era is when comics began to really take the shape that we are accustomed today and started in the 1800's. The Yellow Kid in McFadden's Flats is a prime example of this age.
The Golden Age- During the 1930's through 1940's, this age was when comic books began to actually get big. Many of the most popular comic superheros emerged during this era including Superman
The Silver Age- From the 1950's to the 1970's, this era was characterized by science fiction. Flash emerged during this era.
TheModern Age- The modern age began in the 1980's and is still going on. The plots began to become more complex and the characters were more greatly developed. The plots also took a kind of dark turn, with titles such as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and the Sonic the Hedgehog Series
The Platinum Age- This era is when comics began to really take the shape that we are accustomed today and started in the 1800's. The Yellow Kid in McFadden's Flats is a prime example of this age.
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