Comic books: one of the greatest forms of modern art that combines the poignancy of story, the wordless power of images, and the finesse of design. Whether it is your grandfather’s collection or a fresh-from-the-stand edition, there are few feelings comparing to the excitement of holding the next chapter in an eternal saga.
Yes, there are the purists, but then there is the underworld beyond the art, behind the legends, and beneath the layouts. Networks of industry and business weave and connect the hammock upon which the comic book rests. This is my dream: to become a hammock maker of the comic book world.
Since childhood, my favorite stories have been told in the pages of a comic book and have shaped my philosophies of good, evil, trust, responsibility, and maturity. From superheroes, remolded fairy tales, historical fiction, and even classic literature, comic books told stories from a new and fresh perspective. It is a cultural phenomenon that has grown exponentially in the past decade alone, and is showing no sign of slowing down. Thank God.
I am by no means claiming the title of expert in this realm of publishing, but it is a field in which I am passionate. My dreams lie in the offices of DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse, and I hope to one day be one of the fortunate who gets the pleasure of writing the modern myth.
These sentences shall follow the industry and latest news of the comic book world, generate conversation, and maybe get someone to pick up a graphic novel for the first time.
Interesting blog focus . . . but not surprising for you! I like your design and am eager to read more.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting, I had always thought comic books were slowing down. (I'm glad to hear you say they aren't.) Cool blog Nan. <---- she's my roomie
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you liked comic books so much! I follow them a little bit, but have never thought too much about their cultural impact. Really cool!
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