Comic Class Reading List

Interview: Dustin Nguyen

Batman: Streets of Gotham artist Dustin Nguyen has brought to life characters of the DCU with his unique and striking art style. Dustin’s art work can also be found in the pages of Wildstorm, Supernatural, and the Friday the 13th books. A favorite among comic fans, I had the pleasure to speak with him about his career, comics and the return of Bruce Wayne.

By: Stephen Schleicher | August 7th, 2008

If you are looking to expand your education, and want it to involve comics, there is probably a comic book class located near you. Matt Silady will be teaching a course at the California College of Arts and has posted his reading list for the semester.

Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean by Douglas Wolk
McSweeney’s Issue #13 Edited by Chris Ware
Ode to Kirihito by Osamu Tesuka
Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley
All Star Superman, Volume 1 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
Blankets by Craig Thompson
American Elf: Volume 2 by James Kochalka
The Fart Party by Julia Wertz
The Girls from H.O.P.P.E.R.S. by Jamie Hernandez
Jimmy Corrigan: The Greatest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware

Looks like an interesting class, and makes me wish I was teaching a comic related course… oh wait, I am…

IDS333C: Exploration/Humanities: Comics & Film
Through readings, in class examples, and in-depth discussions, students will learn how comics are composed, read and understood. Through intellectual understanding of this unique visual language, students will then explore the pitfalls of translating this specific form of art into the visual medium of film. Ideally, the student will gain a greater understanding of popular culture and use this knowledge to fully appreciate both art forms throughout his/her life.

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