Comics have obviously come a long way since their first appearance. Not only do they provide nonsensical entertainment, they can also illustrate a political side or seek to prove a point and sometimes even be controversial. Syntax and semantics do not even have to play a role in comics; and words, if present, can be used in countless ways through play on words, misinterpretations, and the like. I think humor is one of the best components of the human language. Without humor, what hope do we have to get by in life in a cruel world?
Ways of expressing the human language is going to go through fads and different medias. Already we are seeing a jump from physical medias (e.g. newspapers and magazines) to online medias (internet newspapers and such). However, whether they appear in print or on a computer screen, comics are bound to follow humans around in all our technological advancements. I still enjoy picking the “Funnies” out of the Sunday paper at home and sprawl out on the floor with them, while keeping Sammy Kitty from plopping himself down right in the middle of the comic I am reading.
I just think comics sometimes get forgotten about and we should show a little appreciation for what they provide for us.
2 comments:
You're right, I find the comic industry is less popular than it has previously been, although it does have it's fans. That's something I've noticed just in my lifetime. It could be even worse than I know. Good post.
-Sean
The comic industry in America has been on a rapid decline until recently with a boost form all the comic book movies that are coming out. However in countries like Japan, comics ( manga) are part of their mainstream culture. I think it has to due with the downfall of society due to laziness and intellect stimulation. Reading is a dying art. Why read something when you can watch it on youtube? Personally I tried to read one book after another, when I have time of course.
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