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Patch Picks: Comics, Cartoons and Comprehension
All manga are comics, but not all cartoons are anime. Keep reading to learn what the various terms for drawn entertainment really mean.
July traditionally means two things—spandex movies and nonstop talk about what’s hot at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. You could take an entire class on understanding anime and manga, but if all you need is a few reference points for conversations with the guys from the IT department, we here at Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch have prepared this handy summer cheat sheet. You’re welcome. Comic Books — If you’ve been to the movies recently you’re familiar with comic book characters such as Thor, Iron Man, Green Lantern and the X-Men. The defining characteristic of comic books is that they’re a form of episodic storytelling, offering the same kind of ongoing serial appeal as television shows. When several issues of a comic book are …
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