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Modern Technology's Effects On Comics
A chapter in the book Funny Pages
Comics Technology
by Brett Matthew West
(NOTE: The postings in this series about comics intentionally kept short. Enjoy!)
The vast majority of the younger generations continue to turn more and more to the internet for their comics. Among many circles there remains a current, howbeit misguided, sense Millennials do not read comic strips. The truth is, they do...online.
Modern technology is also changing how comic strip creators establish their craft, particularly over the course of the last two decades. Several have converted entirely to digital art. This has created few "Originals." Bits and bytes have replaced them. Another factor dramatically affecting the style of comics art is what is going on in other popular artforms and how those incidents are being reflected.
Historically, comic strips have informed readers and been influenced by current events. They have also reflected happenings in the culture of the day to illustrate how people of those times thought, what they were concerned about, and what made them laugh.
When comics first began they fit the bill at the crossroads of entertainment and popular art for the masses. Many people have considered comics were only for the young, or a means to sell newspapers. In reality, comics remain a vibrant and relevant form of art with a life of their own.
Next Time: "Blondie"
(NOTE: The postings in this series about comics intentionally kept short. Enjoy!)
The vast majority of the younger generations continue to turn more and more to the internet for their comics. Among many circles there remains a current, howbeit misguided, sense Millennials do not read comic strips. The truth is, they do...online.
Modern technology is also changing how comic strip creators establish their craft, particularly over the course of the last two decades. Several have converted entirely to digital art. This has created few "Originals." Bits and bytes have replaced them. Another factor dramatically affecting the style of comics art is what is going on in other popular artforms and how those incidents are being reflected.
Historically, comic strips have informed readers and been influenced by current events. They have also reflected happenings in the culture of the day to illustrate how people of those times thought, what they were concerned about, and what made them laugh.
When comics first began they fit the bill at the crossroads of entertainment and popular art for the masses. Many people have considered comics were only for the young, or a means to sell newspapers. In reality, comics remain a vibrant and relevant form of art with a life of their own.
Next Time: "Blondie"
The vast majority of the younger generations continue to turn more and more to the internet for their comics. Among many circles there remains a current, howbeit misguided, sense Millennials do not read comic strips. The truth is, they do...online.
Modern technology is also changing how comic strip creators establish their craft, particularly over the course of the last two decades. Several have converted entirely to digital art. This has created few "Originals." Bits and bytes have replaced them. Another factor dramatically affecting the style of comics art is what is going on in other popular artforms and how those incidents are being reflected.
Historically, comic strips have informed readers and been influenced by current events. They have also reflected happenings in the culture of the day to illustrate how people of those times thought, what they were concerned about, and what made them laugh.
When comics first began they fit the bill at the crossroads of entertainment and popular art for the masses. Many people have considered comics were only for the young, or a means to sell newspapers. In reality, comics remain a vibrant and relevant form of art with a life of their own.
Next Time: "Blondie"
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