Contemporary Comics in Literature

Defining Traits and Characteristics:
Alice in Sunderland
-Mixed Media
-Philosophical
-Strong Characterization
Strangers in Paradise
-Nice storyline
-Descent art
-Overarching plotline and character development
The Fountain
-Implied lines
-Nice use of shading and color
-Sketch drawings for background characters
Blood on the Moon
-Has old aesthetic
-Interesting mix of words and visuals

What're the assumptions that govern the work:
The Dream Hunters
-Reads like a novel with portraits between the pages
-Inspired by Japanese mythology
-Vocabulary and writing style simple enough for a 1st grader but won't patronize the audience
Bones
-Entertaining for all ages including humor and style
-Meant for kids but not condescending
-Tells a story it wants to say, doesn't pander to the audience

Thoughts on the work:
Channel Zero
-Silhouettes remind me of 2D class with composition
-Text doesn't intrude on visuals
-Striking aesthetic
-Part of interest stems from propaganda feel of the narrative

Common Elements:
-Passionate Work by all artists and authors
-Visuals used to the aesthetic's advantage
-Text and Visuals compliment each other
-Thought provoking
-Subtle messages underlying the more prominent ones
-Narrative respects the audience regardless of demographic