Understanding Comics

The face that this is a comic about the way of thinking in comics is already fascinating in itself. I found his idea on faces the most interesting. I agree that simple faces are more identifiable than realistic faces. Though I do love to see drawings and paintings that are realistic, shows like Regular Show and Adventure Time I find very appealing than reality shows. These shows don't really have a continual story that you have to watch every episode to get. It is simple and gets the message across with noodle like bodies with doted eye faces. These episodes can be just funny or something filled with emotion and truth that deal with society.

The best example is The Simpsons. A silly style with hilarious looks at the daily lives of the family and citizens of Springfield. Shows like Family Guy, Futurama, and Bob's Burger copy these ideas of life with serious issues we face in reality into a simplistic look. I grew up watching The Simpsons with my Dad since I was born and often find him yammering about how true some points are in the show. He identifies with Homer and so have I because of how the show shapes his character and how my dad embraces these quirks and messages into real life. I find myself identifying with Tina from Bob's Burgers not only for her love of butts but how her family treats her despite how awkward she is.

Comics do the same. We identify with their strengths and weaknesses and find ourselves looking up to these "Heroes" (and maybe even Villains) to see how they overcame certain obstacles. I remember seeing someone talk about how their little brother who was autistic felt a connection to Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy because "he didn't get metaphors, too". These characters aren't just entertainment value, but also parts of ourselves. We find it easier to understand because of its simple design and concept as characterization is easier to pick up on than "real life" shows sometimes.

The Arrival

Comics can be extremely powerful by the details and expressions that bring it together. Not every image needs words to drive it-- so why do comics use them as a device to create a story? Reading The Arrival by Shaun conveys emotion in over 100 pages to show the story of immigration. He travels a foreign land that is more welcoming than his haunted home, where his family still resides. He wants bring them to a place of solitude but first must jump the hurdles that block him on his journey. The people and creatures he meets on the way are unique and friendly. The creatures are more delicate, while the new world seems bright and full of hopes and dreams from how designed the structures are. It's interesting to see such a wondrous world expand. It was almost breathtaking. With the obstacles of finding a job to bring his family over, as well as a war, he is able to overcome them and bring his family to safer land.