That's what that's called!
What a Character!
Story Elements
Comic Elements
He said what?
100

Any image used to represent a person, place, thing, or idea

What is an "icon"?

100

She runs an escort service and seems to be an old acquaintance of both Batman and the Joker.

Who is Selina Kyle/Catwoman?

100

This character must overcome conflicts to reach his dream, goal or aspiration.

Who is the protagonist?

100

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?

100

“I think of Sarah. The rest is easy.”

Who is James Gordon?

200

Boxes in which the words and pictures appear?

What are panels?

200

One-armed former crime fighter with a super-sized grudge to scratch.

Who is Oliver Queen/Green Arrow?

200

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"?

200

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

200

“Very good, sir. your sense of humor is keen as ever, sir.”

Who is Alfred Pennyworth?

300

The space between panels.

What are gutters?

300

Thirteen-year-old girl with impeccable timing and incredible bravery.

Who is Carrie Kelly/Robin?

300

The central controlling idea of a story.

What is theme?

300

This is the viewpoint from which the panel is drawn.

What is perspective?

300

“I will never forget Jason. He was a good soldier. He honored me. But the war goes on.”

Who is Bruce Wayne/Batman?

400

When the mind pieces together cues or evidence to create a complete image or story.

What is "closure"?

400

Comatose for ten years and only awakens when the Batman reappears.

Who is The Joker?

400

The problems that get in the way of a character and his goals.

What is conflicts?

400

The passage of time and motion are depicted in these two ways.

What is sound (dialogue and sound effects) and motion lines?

400

"...it still hurts when it's cold..."

Who is Oliver Queen/Green Arrow?

500

These are oval borders containing dialog.  

What are speech balloons?  

500

Has a stroke at the end of book.

Who is Alfred/Batman's butler?

500

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"?

500

Mood and emotion can be portrayed using these elements.

What are lines/shading and color?

500

"Isn't tonight a school night?"

Who is Superman?