Character Design
What's in a Comic?
Plot and Vocabulary
Comic History
100
What is one attribute associated with a SQUARE shape?
Strong, Stable, Dependable, Honest, Solid, Heavy, Masculine, Modest
100
What is a SPLASH in a comic book?
A panel that takes up the entire page of a comic book
100
What is the ANTAGONIST?
The person or group who opposes or fights the hero aka THE VILLAIN!
100
What was the first form of Visual Communication?
Cave Paintings!
200
Why do artists use SILHOUETTES when designing a character?
To see if the character is recognizable
200
What is the SPACE BETWEEN PANELS called?
Gutters!
200
What is the PREMISE of a comic book?
The basic idea of your story OR what you story is about
200
This is an example of ___________________.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
300
Spiderman having a web pattern on all the parts of his suit is an example of _______________.
Repetition!
300
What type of word bubbles are these?
Whisper Bubbles
300
What is the CLIMAX of the story?
The big event or disaster that takes place
300
The "Yellow Kid" (1896) was the first comic to use ____________.
Word Bubbles!
400
A character lacks ___________ when there is too many competing elements to their design.
Harmony!
400
In a literary context, _________ is usually called onomatopoeia.
Sound Effects (SFX)
400
Is a cornfield a good setting for Aquaman? Why or Why not?
No! The setting does not benefit the character or help lead to the plot
400
What was established in 1954 "to set regulations for the content in comics"?
The Comic Code Authority
500
What is the FUNCTION of Baby Yoda's big old eyeballs?
To show his cuteness and "innocence"
500
What is one way American Comics are different from Manga?
Read right to left; Starts on last page (back to front); Usually black & white; Simpler drawings; Less dialogue
500
BONUS: I couldn't think of anymore questions! What is your favorite comic?
500
What was significant about the BRONZE AGE OF COMICS (1972-1985)?
Comics began tackling socially relevant themes like racism, the environment, drugs, and minority representation