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[Astrid]

I'm taking a class on comics (Heh heh), cleverly entitled "Seminar in Postmodernism" this semester. For my first assignment -- given on the first day of class, due on the second day of class -- I'm supposed to submit a research paper on public perception of the graphic novel medium, for which I'm supposed to interview people. So, I'd be very much obliged to anyone who'd like to reply to this post with their answers.

What do you think of comic books/graphic novels as a whole/industry?

How do you percieve comic book fans?

What is your favorite comic book? Why?

What do you think is the average age group of comic book readers?

Who is your favorite author? Why?

Who is your favorite illustrator? Why?

Do you think the unique blend of visual and literary art is a positive influence on literature, as a whole, or negative?

What do you think of the recent boom of comic book-based movies?

What are your views on traditional, superhero comics, versus those representing an average person under extraordinary circumstances? Why?




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[AC9breaker]

#1 Great Industry that is underapprciated and taken for granted.

#2 Geeks,Brainy folks, etc.

#3 Its a close one between Spawn and Spider-man. I grew up with both of them and still have the very first 5 Spawn comics. I would say I like them becuase of their story and drama. and character concepts. Spider-Man, as amazing as he is is always humbled and made human in his comics when he is confronted with the balance of his power and of his daily life and the choices and he must make. I especially love that they also highlight (or use to) the consequences of of his actions. Spawn, just for the badass effect.

#4 age range of 18-30

#5 I don't know enough to formulate a good response.

#6 The guy who has the done the recently new DC comics. Jim Ross or something like that(Not too sure). He is truely an artist and really inspires me.

#7 Definetaly positive. Creativity and ingenuity is always a plus.

#8 I like some aspects of it, but im not too happy about it. Its seems like at first it was just a novel idea, but then people saw it was actually something people enjoyed and and rushed to milk the cow for as much as possible. The Spider-Man movies where great, although a few things about it bothered me such as him not using Web cartridges and just having web come out from his wrist. I also didn't like their decision of who would play Mary Jane and Peter Parker. Little nuances like that really bothered me. Plus it seems like the comic book industry is just whoring it self out and will soon be like many of the capitalism tainted things in our country, some artifical and not genuine.

#9 The super comics are great the inspire awe and such. But I prefer the normal people under extroidinary circunstances. Usually becuase the charaters are more likeable and you can relate to them allowing yourself to really immerse yourself in the story. Plus its always interesting to see someones plight and the tribulations the must surmount. very inspiring.