Overall, it is clear how perceptions of comics have changed over the years. In comparing the 'old-school' perception with the current perception, it can be seen that the stigma attached to the media (that apparently used to start wars and endorse the perversion of children) has developed into an art form which is widely appreciated and even managed to get published in the same media that once condoned it (Horricks, 2004).
As Horricks points out, the moral panic still exists - the negativity has just moved to today's more likely suspects (video games and rap). The perceptions of comics has changed immensely as a result, with a greater understanding available to the masses (the likes of the invisible art (McCloud, 1993)) , possibly encouraged by a more liberal population.
Horricks, D. (2004). The Perfect Planet: Comics, games and world-building. In Williams, M. (Ed.), Writing at the Edge of the Universe. Christchurch: U of Canterbury Press.
McCloud, S. (1993). Understanding Comics; the invisible art. NY, New York: Harper Collins
I completely agree with you, the media sure has changed from what was once frowned upon to what its now considered a serious literary canon taught in universities. It is an issue, however, that an issue still exist, except its moved on to things like gangsta rap as you mentioned.
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ReplyDeleteTristan you did a good job but I think Black guy explained the topic more clear, (it seems to me). That is right perceptions of comics changed and it has influence the society and people. Meanwhile Horricks (2004) state, there are related courses to comics in English and Arts history in America, Britain and New Zealand universities.