What you knew…

What you learnt… BD is comic strips, graphic novel, comic book, all in one Comics are for all ages BD is the French way of saying for saying comic strips Difference between graphic novel and comic There are mostly animals in comic strip Where they were made, and when they started Onomatopoeia is a sound effect The Smurf started in Europe Comic stuff that I didn’t know BD originated from Asia, US and Europe Different types of comics Usually for kids Many different style of comic BD is a comic, has lots of picture and it is mostly funny Different style of comics, also depend on where there are from BD can have no words BD is a comic strip or graphic novel from Belgium and France Learn about comic book and how to read them There is a difference between comic and comic strip Comic started in Europe 3 different kind: BD, Manga, Comic Where comics come from and when

Our Definition

Balloons or bubbles

Balloons have not always existed. nde. Arthur B. Frost 1881 Balloons have not always existed.

Speech bubble (parchment shape) Strigel (1506) Speech bubble (parchment shape)

Speech balloons start to look like balloons or bubbles 1926 Speech balloons start to look like balloons or bubbles

Speech balloon is composed of : the balloon and the tail

Who is speaking?

Where to put speech balloons?

Which one is: thinking, whispering, normal voice, electronic voice, shouting, in love ???

Common sense

What order ????

Where to put the balloons?

Now, let’s create a comic strip with 3 panels. http://s.mound.free.fr/skyblues67/fun/garfield.swf

Catchphrase: “It’s all about me!” Garfield Garfield is a fat, lazy, cynical, endearing cat. Born in the kitchen of Mamma Leoni’s Italian rest aunt, he weighed five pounds, six ounces at birth and right from the start he showed a passion for Italian food. The restaurant owner, forced too choose between Garfield and closing his doors for lack of pasta, sold Garfield to a pet store. Garfield thought he was a goner until Jon Arbuckle walked in the door. 1st appearance: June 19, 1978 Main characteristics: Considers cats to be the most highly developed species on the planet. Particularly loathes Mondays and raisins, adores TV and lasagna. Personality: He’s a wisecracking, nap-taking, coffee-guzzling, lasagna-loving, Monday-hating, dog-punting, spider-whacking, mailman-mauling fat cat! Catchphrase: “It’s all about me!” From: http://www.thegarfieldshow-diary.com/?page_id=67

JON ARBUCKLE Garfield and Odie’s hapless owner.  Jon is decent but dull.  Jon is a cartoonist, but he mostly stays busy playing straight man to his pets. 1st appearance: June 19, 1978 Main characteristics: Hopelessly unhip…Jon’s wardrobe comes straight out of the circus. He doesn’t fare any better at romance, either. Jon is at the mercy of his pets, particularly Garfield, who is the true “master” of the house. Personality: A simple nature, Jon spends his time waiting for a soulmate and asking existential questions (A polka-dot shirt or a checkered shirt?) Catchphrase: “I don’t have a catchphrase.” From: http://www.thegarfieldshow-diary.com/?page_id=67

Odie 1st appearance: August 8, 1978 Main characteristics: Jon’s number two pet – Garfield loves to give Odie a good boot — he really can’t be blamed. Odie is just so “kick-offable.” Personality: Adorable, playful, and drools a lot. He’s thick as a brick…his IQ is off the bottom of the scale. Catchphrase: “Huh?” From: http://www.thegarfieldshow-diary.com/?page_id=67

1st appearance: December 17, 1980 Arlene 1st appearance: December 17, 1980 Main characteristics: Garfield’s official girlfriend in the story. Arlene is a gap-toothed gal with a pouty pucker! Arlene brings a bit of romance to Garfield’s life, but don’t look for anything serious to develop. Garfield is still looking for a mate who accept him for what he is…perfect in every way. Catchphrase: “Love means sharing your dinner…I’m not holding my breath for Garfield.” From: http://www.thegarfieldshow-diary.com/?page_id=67

1st appearance: September 3, 1979 Nermal 1st appearance: September 3, 1979 Main characteristics: Self-proclaimed “Cutest Kitten in the World,” Nermal is always there to show Garfield how young and fit he is and how old and lazy Garfield is. But Garfield knows how to keep Nermal in check – usually be shipping him to Abu Dhabi or Ouagadougou. Personality: Annoying and cloying — Nermal likes the simple things in life, like looking at himself in a mirror! Catchphrase: “You’re old, I’m young; you’re ugly, I’m cute”! From: http://www.thegarfieldshow-diary.com/?page_id=67