Comics-"the arrangement of pictures or images and words to narrate a story or dramatize an idea."
Comics have been a means of expression since man started drawing.
In this post, ill mainly be talking about japanese comics (manga), their animated versions aka anime,comic books and comic strips.
People claim that comics are for kids.This, i think, is fundamentally wrong.
A lot of the anime on tv is meant for a young audience.But not all the anime is aired on tv.
Anime usually contains a lot of shounen. This should not be considered a deciding factor because the themes the anime deals with vary widely.
Anime usually contains a lot of shounen. This should not be considered a deciding factor because the themes the anime deals with vary widely.
The shows on tv deal with themes which are meant for children to learn from like friendship and loyalty. These are idealistically portrayed and unrealistic but are fun to watch and learn from.The anime that is meant for a more mature audience deals with a lot more than just this, they deal with wars, corruption, murders, Armageddon, pride, arts, love, romance etc
Another thing that is particular to anime, is the humor which is par excellence. The fact that anime are drawn means the expressions are exaggerated to evoke laughter.Morover because they are drawings, everything the writer has in mind can be drawn and represented exactly as the writer intends it making them fun to watch.
Comic strips are mainly aimed at making readers laugh and usually succeed while still getting a point across in 4-16 pictures.
Garfield - Anyone up to see a fat cat make fun of a dork? :P
Dilbert - Jobs were never this fun
Calvin and Hobbes - Incredibly philosophical and some of the best humor around!
Comic books -A book full of pictures which keeps you hooked from start to end. Lets you travel while staying at home and makes you laugh.Also teaches a great deal while at it.
Do read 'Tintin' and 'Asterix and Obelix'
For those interested, here is a reading/watching list of anime.
Watch if u can get a hold of the anime.
Watch if u can get a hold of the anime.
Read on mangareader.com otherwise
Relaxing:
Naruto
Bleach
One Piece ( if you have enough patience, its long! )
Fairy Tail
Beelzebub -humor
Katekyo Hitman Reborn
History's strongest disciple Kenichi - humor,martial arts.
High school of the dead
Fate Stay - awesome animation!
Initial D - racing
Captain Tsubasa - Football frenzy
Law of Ueki, Yu Yu Hakusho, DragonBall,Flame of Recca.
Serious:
Death note (must watch)
Code geass(must watch)
Breaker-martial arts.
Full metal Alchemist
Full metal Alchemist - Brotherhood
"Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn."
