Eisner/McCloud

I, like most people, had the common definition of a "comic book." After reading this though I do have a more open mind about comic books. I have never read comics except for the rare occasion I decide to look at the news paper, but they never really interested me.

After reading the PDFs, I think comics could provide a legitimate message. I found that comic books aren't always about corny superheros, and that there are a variety of different kinds of comics. I actually think comics could be a good way to get a message out there, because its not too much reading which the average American doesn't really like to read, and there is also visuals which would also keep the audiences attention. As long as what is written in the comics expresses the point and the pictures go with it, I think comics are useful for getting a message out. Like the saying, "a picture says a thousand words," well you have a picture and words so the comic book takes it a step further.

I liked McCloud's comics more then Eisner, although I found both to be interesting. I liked how McCloud explained what comics are about, and this helped change my mind about comics. I realize now that comics are not only just for little kids who want to read about imaginary superheros that fight evil, and say the cheesiest lines, but comics could be for anyone.