Super Bodies : : Comic Book Illustration, Artistic Styles, and Narrative Impact / / Jeffrey A. Brown.
An examination of the art in superhero comics and how style influences comic narratives. For many, the idea of comic book art implies simplistic four-color renderings of stiff characters slugging it out. In fact, modern superhero comic books showcase a range of complex artistic styles, with diverse...
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