This document defines key comic book terminology such as 'panel,' 'caption,' and 'thought balloon,' explaining their roles in storytelling. It identifies the reader and the writer, noting that the writer may also be the artist in some cases. Notable writers and artists in the comic book industry are mentioned, illustrating the collaborative nature of comic book creation.

1. Comic Book Terms and
Definitions

2. Panel Gutter
A single image The space
usually with a frame between
or border around it. the panels.

3. Caption
A box with text that
narrates the comic
or gives extra
information about
the story.

4. Thought Balloon
Tells the unspoken
thoughts of a character.

5. The Reader

6. The Reader
The person reading
the comic.
Probably you.

7. The Writer

8. The Writer
The person who wrote the
script or dialogue for the
comic book.
Sometimes the writer is also
the artist especially in

9. Comic Book Script

10. Stan lee Jessica Abel
Alison Bechdel
Jeff Smith
Kazuo Koike
Gail Simone

11. The artist
the person who drew the pictures
for the comic book.
Sometimes the artist is also the
writer especially in
non-superhero comics.

12. Gene Yang Goseki kojima
Jack Kirby
Trevor von
Becky Eeden Kaza
Majane satrapi cloonan Kibuishi

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