Any image used to represent a person, place, thing, or idea
What is an "icon"?
She runs an escort service and seems to be an old acquaintance of both Batman and the Joker.
Who is Selina Kyle/Catwoman?
This character must overcome conflicts to reach his dream, goal or aspiration.
Who is the protagonist?
These terms are used to describe the amount of detail used in a drawing (fewer details allows more readers to empathize with a character).
What is realism, iconic, and symbolism?
“I think of Sarah. The rest is easy.”
Who is James Gordon?
Boxes in which the words and pictures appear?
What are panels?
One-armed former crime fighter with a super-sized grudge to scratch.
Who is Oliver Queen/Green Arrow?
When an author reveals a character's traits through what a character says, thinks or does, or what other characters say or think about him.
What is "Indirect Characterization"?
There are six of these, used to create closure between juxtaposed images in sequence. Also, name them.
What are transitions?
Subject to subject, scene to scene, moment to moment, action to action, aspect to aspect, and non-sequitur
“Very good, sir. your sense of humor is keen as ever, sir.”
Who is Alfred Pennyworth?
The space between panels.
What are gutters?
Thirteen-year-old girl with impeccable timing and incredible bravery.
Who is Carrie Kelly/Robin?
The central controlling idea of a story.
What is theme?
This is the viewpoint from which the panel is drawn.
What is perspective?
“I will never forget Jason. He was a good soldier. He honored me. But the war goes on.”
Who is Bruce Wayne/Batman?
When the mind pieces together cues or evidence to create a complete image or story.
What is "closure"?
Comatose for ten years and only awakens when the Batman reappears.
Who is The Joker?
The problems that get in the way of a character and his goals.
What is conflicts?
The passage of time and motion are depicted in these two ways.
What is sound (dialogue and sound effects) and motion lines?
"...it still hurts when it's cold..."
Who is Oliver Queen/Green Arrow?
These are oval borders containing dialog.
What are speech balloons?
Has a stroke at the end of book.
Who is Alfred/Batman's butler?
A literary device designed to illustrate or reveal information, traits, values, or motivations of one character through the comparison and contrast of another character.
What is a "foil"?
Mood and emotion can be portrayed using these elements.
What are lines/shading and color?
"Isn't tonight a school night?"
Who is Superman?