Wide World of Comics

     After reading quite a few comics from around the world, despite the short span of a week, it was unexpected and interesting. The comic I read the most of was Vink's "The Mad Monk", where the desaturation of the color pallet was striking and facial expressions emphasized the situations. One of the most interesting details about this comic and what I've noticed with other series, was how the dialogue boxes were literal boxes as opposed to ovals or circles. The pacing and framing were unique, where the artist has a clear style on how to write and draw their story. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish the full story, I thoroughly enjoyed what I could read. Other pieces I read was Hugo Pratt's Watercolors. It was interesting to see so many different styles and poses by various artists in the 60's and all in water color in their own style. It's particularly interesting how some pieces such as "L'ile au Tresor" and "L'ile au Tresor, portrait de John Silver" have two or three colors of choice, work in progress, and mixed media consisting of pencil, pen, and watercolor. Other pieces by David Balfour have a monochromatic pallet, more finished, and also used pen to outline the detail of his work. My favorite piece is Miyazaki/Moebius: A joint Exhibition Catalogue, a collaboration between two animation directors, showcasing their work. It's interesting how the text in the book has French and English, yet there will inevitably have a hint of Japanese considering Miyazaki's notes. It's always fun to see concept art and key frames of iconic movies, especially with a joint effort between two directors, so there's an easier time to compare their styles and quirks.