Monday, October 27, 2014

Comparing images in graphic novels

There are several differences between the understanding rhetoric graphic novel and the Batman graphic novel. The picture frames in Batman are much smaller and more frequent then in the understanding rhetoric. The text in the understanding rhetoric is in the boxes as opposed to Batman where it is both in the box and outside. This is because Batman requires both speech and narration. The specific images also very different. In understanding rhetoric they are more basic emotionless simple and black and white. This is because it is not the image that is important, it is the lesson undertsanding rhetoric is teaching. On the contrary the Batman images are are very detailed and colorful. This is so that they can reveal the facial expressions and emotions in the characters. Batman is all about the story so they need detailed images to show the characters and create a powerful story.

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