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2. AbstractAbstract
ïŹ Batmanâs background: Batman, or Bruce Wayne, was born into wealth. At a youngBatmanâs background: Batman, or Bruce Wayne, was born into wealth. At a young
age he witnessed his parentâs murder, and from that point on wanted to seekage he witnessed his parentâs murder, and from that point on wanted to seek
vengeance. When he came of age, he trained to learn martial arts and made a suit sovengeance. When he came of age, he trained to learn martial arts and made a suit so
that he could oppose the crime within his city. He is very against killing people andthat he could oppose the crime within his city. He is very against killing people and
has never stooped down to such a level.has never stooped down to such a level.
ïŹ One of the largest key elements in comics is angles of the pictures. Different anglesOne of the largest key elements in comics is angles of the pictures. Different angles
capture different ideas within any sort of media. For example, shots looking up oncapture different ideas within any sort of media. For example, shots looking up on
people usually mean that they have a lot of power, and shots with a lot of depth, suchpeople usually mean that they have a lot of power, and shots with a lot of depth, such
as people falling, show distance. The angle of a shot tells a story sometimes evenas people falling, show distance. The angle of a shot tells a story sometimes even
better than words.better than words.
ïŹ In this Batman comic angle is essential. Narcosis is working with Mad Hatter as aIn this Batman comic angle is essential. Narcosis is working with Mad Hatter as a
partner. When they are plotting together the camera shoots down on them so theypartner. When they are plotting together the camera shoots down on them so they
both look to be the same size (Hatter is about two and a half feet shorter thanboth look to be the same size (Hatter is about two and a half feet shorter than
Narcosis), and when Mad Hatter begins asking questions about their plan, they areNarcosis), and when Mad Hatter begins asking questions about their plan, they are
shot straight on, showing Mad Hatter is inferior.shot straight on, showing Mad Hatter is inferior.
ïŹ At the end of the book when Batman defeats Mad Hatter he is shown loomingAt the end of the book when Batman defeats Mad Hatter he is shown looming
over him. This shows Batmanâs control of the situation. Also, there are plenty ofover him. This shows Batmanâs control of the situation. Also, there are plenty of
establishing shots that have beautiful angles. One shot is a landscape with a veryestablishing shots that have beautiful angles. One shot is a landscape with a very
close âDangerâ sign. This, without dialogue, establishes the area that the scene willclose âDangerâ sign. This, without dialogue, establishes the area that the scene will
take place, and gives the reader a sign of what is to come.take place, and gives the reader a sign of what is to come.
3. The Focus`The Focus`
ïŹ The focus on Perspective helps show thatThe focus on Perspective helps show that
the way a comic is drawn out will help tellthe way a comic is drawn out will help tell
its story more. Whether it be subtle visualsits story more. Whether it be subtle visuals
such as danger signs or the breaking ofsuch as danger signs or the breaking of
the fourth wall, how a reader sees what hethe fourth wall, how a reader sees what he
is viewing will drive the story home.is viewing will drive the story home.
4. Breaking the Fourth WallBreaking the Fourth Wall
The borders of a comic panel can
Be broken to add exaggeration
And uniqueness to a comic.
The faces taken out of panels in Batman
Show a scene taking place while
Also showing a voiceover of whoâs speaking
5. Choice of WordChoice of Word
The words in a comic are used to explain
Story that the pictures cannot do justice.
The flare gun is
explained just in case
People do not
understand the picture.
6. Camera PositionCamera Position
The position of the camera carries
great impact on how characters
are
viewed
Within the comic, Mad Hatter and
Narcosis are a few feet apart in
Height, but when they team up there
Are camera angles that show them
On an equal playing field.
7. Differences in CharactersDifferences in Characters
Mccloud says that there
Are plenty of different body types
And not everyone should be
Drawn the same way.
Mad Hatter is a midget and Narcosis
Has a burnt-up body. They have different
Physiques.
8. Choice of ImageChoice of Image
What image an artist puts
On his panels will tell a lot
Of story details to the reader.
The image of BUTANE on the
Barrel helps readers know
That it is flammable
9. Body ConstructionBody ConstructionRemember how a
characterâs body
Is constructed, even under
clothes.
Narcosis wears
A cloak and veil.
Itâs important to
Remember how
His physique is
Under the clothes.
10. SymmetrySymmetry
Itâs important to keep things
Symmetrical, especially with
people
Batmanâs face is
Symmetrical. Even
A smidge off and his
Face would look funny
And his anger couldnât
Be taken seriously.
11. DetailDetail
Every detail mattters
In comics. Newer comics
Use even more details
Than the older ones.
There are details from
Shadows to wrinkles
That really show the
Characters.
12. IntensityIntensity
Intensity is important to
Rectify the panels and
Add a kick to the visuals.
Explosions are a great
Example of intensity.
Fire, debris and loud
Noises make a panel
Extremely intense.
14. FlowFlow
Comics need to flow.
The easiest way to do
That is to read from
Left to right.
This comic takes each
Moment from left to right
And is easy to follow
15. Facial ExpressionsFacial Expressions
Emotion is everything within
A comic. There are countless
Emotions and they have to
Be portrayed just right.
There is no question that Batman
Is angry. His face is tense and his
Teeth are bared.
16. Body LanguageBody Language
Body language helps show
Expressions. There is
Much that someone can show
Through action that canât be
Seen in their face, or can be
Further explained with their body.
Batmanâs anger is further
Exemplified with his looming
Over Mad Hatter and his
Muscles puffed out.
17. Universal SymbolsUniversal Symbols
Some items or actions are universally know.
For example, a thumbs up is a good sign.
Barrels are universally known
To blow up. Red labels usually
Mean danger.
18. Wormâs Eye View/Dutch TiltWormâs Eye View/Dutch Tilt
Wormâs eye view helps
Show things in a light
That makes items or people
Seem larger than they are.
The view of the Truck
Makes it seem like it is a
Very powerful
19. Moment to MomentMoment to Moment
Moment to moment means
That comics flow from
Panel to panel and we see
Most every sequence in an
Action scene.
In this scene, batman is ripping the
Hat off of his head. He speaks and
Rips the hat off and we see every
Moment of it.
20. Choice of FrameChoice of Frame
What lies within a frame can tell
Story details without characters
Even talking. We see this sign
Posted that gives us setting
Details.
Frames show readers what
They need to see. There will
Be pictures of items, people,
Or simply dialogue boxes
That move the story forward.
21. ConclusionConclusion
ïŹ Altogether, Batman: Shadow of the Bat isAltogether, Batman: Shadow of the Bat is
a wonderful story driven by its visuals. Ita wonderful story driven by its visuals. It
makes Batman seem strong and ferociousmakes Batman seem strong and ferocious
while making Mad Hatter go from inwhile making Mad Hatter go from in
control to frail and hopeless by the timecontrol to frail and hopeless by the time
Batman is done with him. Perception isBatman is done with him. Perception is
key to creating a great comic.key to creating a great comic.
