Barefoot Gen was a really heavy way to begin this class. The
perspective was both tragic and very humbling. It hurt to watch, but I’m glad
that I was exposed to it. Even though the medium of animation doesn’t typically
handle heavier topics like that, I think that the story accomplished what it
set off to achieve, and was probably able to convey the story in a more
palatable way than a live action version would be able to. I’ve always
appreciated Manga, (my gateway to the world of manga being through FLCL) but I
think its safe to say that my appreciation has been greatly increased, at times
forcibly so, since my time studying at Ringling. Building on what Scott McCloud
wrote in understanding comics, I think its ability to be so expressive through
various levels of magnification and representation makes it an extremely
powerful style, and one that is extremely adaptable, handling both serious and
entertaining topics alike.
The greatest web comic I’ve ever read – and possibly the greatest web-comic of all time, is without a doubt Steve Lichman by Dave Rapoza and Dan Warren https://rapozacomics.carbonmade.com/projects/5313679 I think Steve Lichman is a great example of why web comics are so successful. The rough linework and simple color palate give it a personal touch, while the relatively short panel size make it quickly rewarding and easy to scroll through. It really feels like someone’s labor of love, that they come home to each night and scribble out when the mood hits. It also looks like something one of your friends might’ve drawn, and I think that makes the comic feel more personal and contemporary. It s simplicity also makes it feel more visceral, like all of its guts are right there on the page for you to see. Another thing that I think makes it so successful is the overall tone, and the humor and wit, that seem to seep out of every panel. It’s freaking hilarious, and I think that the hu
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