Teaching comics?

rockyc
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Teaching comics? Sept 10, 2014 23:49:23 GMT -5

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Post by rockyc on Sept 10, 2014 23:49:23 GMT -5

Hi folks!

New to the forum, but love the Talking Comics podcast and the comics discussions that go on there!

I'm teaching a lecture at the local university on comics and would love your recommendations on books that reflect the sheer diversity of aesthetics, genres, experiences and styles in the comics world. Comics by writers and artists of color, LGBTQ creators, and international writers (where to start with Manga!?) are of definite interest. Also, would love to hear any recommendations on newbie-friendly books on how to write comics.

I'm not teaching the "classics" i.e. Maus, Persepolis, etc., since many of these students will encounter them in other humanities classes, so I'm open to alternatives of similar gravitas and quality.

Thanks!

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Teaching comics? Sept 11, 2014 15:14:23 GMT -5

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Post by wamphari on Sept 11, 2014 15:14:23 GMT -5

Best resource would be Christina Blanch, I just saw her at comic con in baltimore. She focuses more on gender in comics but would be an excellent person to communicate with.

www.teachingwithcomics.com/

As far as characters to talk about I'd say Ms Marvel, Captain Marvel, for a real political slant maybe use the green lantern/green arrow stuff from the 70's, i dunno, others here will give other and better advice but thats sort of what comes off the top of my head.

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saulkarnovsky Fearless Defender Posts: 27	Teaching comics? Sept 15, 2014 1:02:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by saulkarnovsky on Sept 15, 2014 1:02:54 GMT -5 You would also need to start with Scott Mccloud's 'Understanding Comics' (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics), if you have not considered this already

saulkarnovsky Fearless Defender Posts: 27	Teaching comics? Sept 15, 2014 2:07:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by saulkarnovsky on Sept 15, 2014 2:07:12 GMT -5 Also this might help you: www.comicsineducation.com/

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Teaching comics? Sept 15, 2014 22:34:36 GMT -5

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Post by Nick on Sept 15, 2014 22:34:36 GMT -5

Sept 15, 2014 1:02:54 GMT -5 saulkarnovsky said:

You would also need to start with Scott Mccloud's 'Understanding Comics' (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics), if you have not considered this already

I second this recommendation.

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Teaching comics? Sept 16, 2014 8:34:34 GMT -5

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Post by iamasianbatgirl on Sept 16, 2014 8:34:34 GMT -5

My graphic novel professor used a lot of Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics in the introductory part of the course. Then we started with Watchmen (classic I know) and ended with Black Hole by Charles Burns. I also found that Brian Michael Bendis' Words for Pictures is an excellent resource for learning the creative and business side to creating comic books.

For diversity in content and colour, I'd recommend Gillen and McKelvie books like Phonogram, Young Avengers, and Wic+Div. McKelvie's character designs and panel layouts are incredible.

On that note I'd also recommend Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III.

Manga is a little more difficult for me to recommend but I do really love the complexities found in Puella Magica Madoka. This manga/anime totally deconstructs the magical girl genre, which is one of the most popular genres in manga. There are a lot of philosophical/ethical issues found in it as well. It might not be the best for an intro to manga though haha.

Post by rockyc on Sept 10, 2014 23:49:23 GMT -5

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Post by saulkarnovsky on Sept 15, 2014 1:02:54 GMT -5

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