The American comic book has always been an ever-changing field of literature, and recently it has gone down a route far darker than before. Superheroes are no longer bastions of morality, some inflicting violence on their adversaries simply for the fun of it. It is all a far cry from what Will Eisner described as…
Read MoreThe Influence of Will Eisner on Graphic Novels – Part 1
For those that are not familiar with the work of Will Eisner, he is one of the most important persons connected with cartoons and graphic novels in America. Eisner was born in 1917, and a century after his birth in 2017 the world recognized his importance by holding an impressive array of exhibitions that were…
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Subtle Reoccurring Themes in Comic Books
In the world of comics, some thematic motifs – such as superheroes, aliens and fantasy creatures – enjoy enormous success, making up a large part of the genre’s public image. The past decade has seen the biggest superheroes from DC and Marvel Comics break out from publishing and bleed into the mainstream media, creating more…
Read MoreHow Did Comics Turn So Dark?
When our superheroes first donned their tights and capes, they were avenging angels that put all of the wrongs in the world right. They fought evil and could be relied upon to save stranded kittens up trees, and helping old ladies cross the roads safely. These bastions of morality only beat-up criminals as a very…
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