Unit 9: Researching the world of graphic novels and comics L.O. – How can we know the graphic novel and comic book industry better?

You need to show that you understand the world of comic books and graphic novels This means that you will carry out detailed research focusing on the world of comic books and graphic novels You will need to focus on comic book publishers You will also need to describe a comic book or graphic novel product

P1: Describe the work of a graphic novel or comic publisher You have the next two lessons to complete this for your blog entry

What the checklist says: You must look at different companies from various countries that produce comics. You must look at a range of characters (a minimum of two) from each company and research the work of the writers/pencilers of each. You must explore: Companies (e.g. DC Comics, Manga Entertainment, Marvel Comics, 2000 AD, DC Thompson, Fleetway Press, Image Comics) Product types (e.g. graphic novels, digital comics, motion comics, comic strips, manga) titles (e.g. The Incredible Hulk, Hercules, Iron Man, Astonishing X-Men, Superman, Batman, Judge Dredd, Beano, Dandy) Writers/pencilers, letterers/inkers/colourists (e.g. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Bob Kane, Will Eisner, Osamu Tezuka, Kev F Sutherland, Alan Moore) Genre and styles (e.g. Japanese, American, British, crime, fantasy, superhero, war)

So in basic English… Research two contrasting comic book publishers (what type of publisher are they, when were they established, who owns them, product types they create and their genres, give detailed information on two of their most successful comic books and their characters, who are their famous writers/pencillers etc.) You need to choose a minimum of two characters from each publisher and research them in detail (when they were created, who created them, what comics they have featured in, powers, background, how popular they are etc.)