Comics: The Meaning

com-ics (kom'iks)n. plural in form, used with a singular verb. 1. Juxtaposed pictorial and other images in deliberate sequence, intended to convey information and/or to produce an aesthetic response in the viewer.

"If Comics' spectacularly varied past is any indication, comics' future will be virtually impossible to predict using the standards of the present.... Those of you who make comics for a living - or would like to someday, probably know that keeping up with all the advances in today's comics is a full-time job. However much we may try to understand the world of comics around us, a part of that world will always lie in shadow - a mystery.... As it is, it should be kept in mind at all times that this world is only one of many possible worlds!
Our attempts to define comics are an on-going process which won't end anytime soon. A new generation will no doubt reject whatever this one finally decides to accept and try once more to reinvent comics. And so they should. Here's to the great debate."

Excerpts and paraphrased from the amazing Scott McCloud's "Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art."

Sunday, August 21, 2011

TOP 10: UP & COMING COMIC BOOK WRITERS

01. JASON AARON - currently writing Punishermax, Wolverine, X-Men Schism (which leads into the upcoming title Wolverine & the X-Men), Scalped & the Incredible Hulk.

02. SCOTT SNYDER - currently writing Batman, American Vampire, Swamp Thing, Batman: Gates of Gotham &  just finished writing Detective Comics & Flashpoint: Project Superman.

03. JEFF LEMIRE - currently writing Animal Man, Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E & Sweet Tooth.  His past work on Essex County, the Nobody and Superboy are must reads for any comic fan.  Plus, he's Canadian.

04. NICK SPENCER - currently writing Morning Glories, Ultimate Comics X-Men, Iron Man 2.0, Secret Avengers & Infinite Vacation.

05. PAUL CORNELL- currently writing Demon Knights & Stormwatch.  His recent work on Action Comics, Dark X-Men, Knight & Squire & Captain Britain MI 13 is why more work will come his way.  He has also written many times for Doctor Who.

06.KIERON GILLEN- currently writing Uncanny X-Men, Generation Hope & Journey Into Mystery.  You should check out his work on the music influenced Phonogram & CBGB.

07. JUDD WINICK- currently writing Batwing & Catwoman.  His recently finished work on Brightest Day Justice League Generation Lost and adaptation of his Batman:  Under the Red Hood to animated DVD truly show why he is on the rise.  Best Batman animated DVD I have ever seen.

08. CHRIS ROBERSON - currently writing Izombie, Cinderella: Fables are Forever & has just finished work on Superman and Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love.

09. J.H WILLIAMS III - one of the best artists in the industry taking on writing duties.  His writing credits can be read in Batwoman #0 and the ongoing Batwoman series beginning this September as part of DC's 52 relaunch.  His work with Rucka on Detective Comics: Batwoman already makes his own Batwoman run a must read.

10. DAVID FINCH - again one of the industries best artists taking on writing duties.  Unfortunately, his work on Batman: Dark Knight has been delayed  to coincide with the DC 52 relaunch.  If the issues that have slowly come out over the last year are any indication, Batman: Dark Knight will be a must read title.

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