Graphic Novels: An Overview and Debate
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-20 21:18:00
has been focused on reviews of books events and exhibits but I’ve neglected some of the areas I am most passionate about: Comics and Graphic Novels. The one question I hear more than others regarding this topic is. “Aren’t Graphic Novels and comics the same thing?” Well that’s a matter of perspective whose definition you abide by and which works you’re considering. I separate the two because they really aren’t the same thing at all and though many Graphic Novels have been compilations of an entire serial series some were never intended to be anything but Graphic Novels in that form. Others were released serially but are under most definitions. Graphic Novels. Graphic Novels released this way are reminiscent of those major works of antiquity that were released in magazines or newspapers a chapter at a time (I’m thinking of
series was issued serially the prevailing notions of what constitutes a Graphic Novel require this develop intelligent series to be labeled as such. The division of those issues into trade paperbacks divided them into what could be considered complete novels in a larger series. Gaiman’s use of literary historical mythical and pop cultural allusions elevates this series to something more than a traditional comic (but believe me. I undergo no qualms about the delicious story arcs that various “traditional” comics offer!) The major difference between a Traditional Comic series and a Graphic Novel (hit or in series form) is that there is a definitive end to the over arching storyline.
(and their many incarnations including the more recent co-written by another favorite of mine—Joss Whedon) may have definitive story arcs but they are designed to be continued beyond any particular arc. Gaiman for example set out in 1988 to do a 75 issue run from start to finish. That’s it. No more. No
Most accepted definitions separate Graphic Novels from Traditional Comics by their content plot and length. Graphic Novels are typically viewed for a more mature audience (which to me seems to imply “educated,” though certainly there are those Graphic Novels who act “graphic” literally and slather the pages in blood sex violence nudity and foul language). The notion that Graphic Novels differ from Traditional Comics because they feature a plot that includes a beginning middle and end is likewise argumentative. Comics feature story arcs that constitute what can.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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