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Power of Comics Terms
comic book class
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Literature
Undergraduate 2
05/03/2011

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Encapsulation
Definition
the selection of key moments of action
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Panel
Definition
a discernible area that contains a moment of the story
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Sequence
Definition
the compilation of related and usually consecutive scenes
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Gutter
Definition
the space between panels
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Closure
Definition
applying background knowledge and an understanding of the relationships between encapsulated images to synthesize (or blend) sequences of panels into events
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Cartoonist
Definition
creator who both writes and draws comics
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Industrial Process vs. Artisan Process
Definition
industrial- created collaboratively (assembly line)
-divided among writer, artist, inker, letterer, colorer, editor

Artisan- typically independent
-one cartoonist does majority of creative work
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Comic/Graphic Novel
Definition
comic-volume in which all aspects of the narrative are represented by pictorial & linguistic images encapsulated in a sequence of juxtaposed panels and pages

graphic novel- a book longer and perhaps self-contained, in contrast to most periodical comic books
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5 People Involved in the Industrial Process
Definition
-Writer
-Inker
-Colorist
-Letterer
-Artist
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Comics' Greatest Year
Definition
1986- DC revamps classic characters
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Rodolphe Topfer
Definition
-Father of the comic book
-became teaching directer @ boys prep school
-doodles called "la litterature en estampes" (picture-stories) in 1827 led to modern comics
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Relationship between pulp fiction/superhero comics
Definition
Pulp magazines transitioned to comic book publishing introducing "pulp hero' characters that laid the groundwork for superhero comics
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Direct Market Distribution
Definition
method of distribution starting with published selling to distributors who in turn sell to retailers
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Independent Comics
Definition
Comics published by independent publishers (not DC or Marvel)
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Alternative comics
Definition
Comics created by one person usually self published that satirize the mainstream
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Specular Market
Definition
Secondary comic book market comprising of collectors and enthusiasts
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Defining Features of the Superhero Genre
Definition
-fantastic world
-super powers
-secret identity
-ongoing saga
-virtuous goal
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Memoir
Definition
A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation
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Ideology
Definition
A systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture
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Mythology
Definition
A body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin
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Stan Lee
Definition
-American comic book writer
-Former president of Marvel
-co-created many of Marvel's most popular characters
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Goals & Aims of Journalism
Definition
To accurately report news worthy events
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