P1: Describe the work of a graphic novel or comic publisher
Here is a PowerPoint document showing the research I did looking into two different publishers of comics. In this case I looked at 2 different manga artists. One and Akira Toriyama.
P1 from Kian Whinn |
P2: Describe a chosen graphic novel or comic product
The graphic novel I am going to look at is PREDATOR. Written by Fire and Stone, published by Dark Horse Comics.
The genre of this graphic novel is action adventure. I can tell that it is action adventure because in the background, it appears to be an exotic location and both characters on the cover look a though they are preparing for a fight.
The target audience PREDATOR is known for being very violent and graphic (in terms of gore) therefore I think that the target audience for this comic is 15+ as it is a more sophisticated age in terms of handling swearing and gore. The colouring of the comic cover is also quite dark, meaning it may be targeted at an older teenage audience
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The Panelling of the graphic novel
Art and Sound Effect:
The art in the bottom box on the right page shows Galgo hitting Predator in the mask with his gun. It is emphasised with the red text "KRAK" used as a sound effect in the comic, showing the reader what it would have sounded like. Boxes: On the left page, there are only 2 boxes. A big detailed image of Predator jumping down to Galgo. The second smaller box is showing Galgo's reaction to seeing the Predator. This page is clearly dedicated to that one action and reaction for effect as it is also the first time we fully see predator in this graphic novel and fans of Predator expect him to have a grand entrance, and he was indeed given one. |
Art:
The most important art in this double page spread is probably at the top and middle of the right page, as it shows predator and Galgo putting aide their differences in order to work together. It is shown at its strongest in the circular boxes as they share the same expression and in the box above they are helping each other, both working hard to defeat the beast. Boxes: The boxes in this double page spread are all different shapes and sizes to show the fight sequence of Predator and Galgo battling the big beast. |