Health and safety requirements

When creating a graphic narrative there are safety precautions that need to be considered when working. Especially when one is doing digital art or traditional art. It is very important that you keep in mind these factors.
Having a tiltable screen is something that all digital artists should have. this is because when you done have a screen that is tillable you could put strain on tour neck and have neck problems. In studios anti-glare screen filters are extremely useful. If you are in a job which requires you to work long hours at a computer all day, eye strain is very common. Without anti-glare you could receive headaches or migraines. Another main important health factor is you have an adjustable chair. Back support is so important when doing any sort of drawing or writing because a lot of the time, when we draw we tend to arch out backs and bend towards the paper or computer. Too much of this can cause bad back pains and possible long term damage. It is better to sit straight with both feet flat on the ground.

A few other thing to consider:

make sure lighting is suitable

make sure workstations are not cramped

plan work at a computer so that there are frequent breaks

Comic Sketches

Costume Design

My Character Ren is the CEO of a computer company. Because he is based in a formal workplace, I decided to draw smart casual attire. Clothes like shirts, trousers, jackets etc. This type of attire would be suable for this character

Comic Book Character Design

The first step to planning my comic strip was to figure out who the characters were and create a story revolving around them. In my comic I created two characters called Ren and Levi. I made many sketches of the hairstyles I was going to give my characters, I felt that choosing a hairstyle to suit the character is very important. I wanted the hair to reflect what my characters are like.

Some sketches of Levi's hair:



Some sketches of Ren's hair:

Graphic Narrative Outline

Genre:

The genre of my graphic narrative is going to be a drama and slice of life.

Audience:

My graphic narrative is going to be aimed at teens 12-18

Style:

style is undecided yet but it might be a manga style, nothing too complicated 

Who are the characters?

PROTAGOISTS 

Character 1:

Name: Ren 

Age: 26

Occupation: CEO of computer company 

Personality: mature and serious and likes things done properly. He comes across as a cold, there's a reason behind all of his actions. Total workaholic, very persistent and confident.

Character 2

Name: Levi 

Age: 25

Occupation: database administrator

Personality: smart, outgoing, friendly, warm sensitive, and shy. Modest and always puts others before himself. Doesn’t always get thing right (clumsy) but hates giving up.

Plot outline

Two long time friends who grew up together, Ren and Levi end up splitting after College. In an unlikely salutation they end up working in the same company, Ren being the CEO of that company. When they meet in the workplace Levi is still his shy yet hard working self, but Ren has turned cold. Why this is? Levi will have to find out. Is it possible the childhood friends have gone distant forever. Will Ren's coldness drive Levi away?

DC COMICS

DC Comics

DC comics was founded by Major Malcom Wheeler Nicholson, it made in 1939. The first comic book superhero was superman. Phantom as the more general and non-literal masked/costumed adventurer. DC comics was known as the king of all comics as they have released many well-known comic books and superheroes. Produced by DC Comics Batman took the world by storm as it became increasingly popular. Throughout the years Superman and Batman became increasingly popular and still are today.

In 1965 DC released a new superhero called The Flash, his superpower is that he has super speed. The flash was already superhero but he was bought back and improved  which made him even more popular. The Flash comics had more of an emotional and compelling story along with better storyboards and artwork. The company improved on other characters as well, like Superman and Batman. Not too long after the new Justice League Society was introduced. This was a league made up of superheroes to protect from evil and serve justice around the world.

The justice league was a success as it sparked new comic book and television series. DC’s Justice League consisted of, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. All the superheroes gained great recognition through the cartoon and also live television shows. Another comic book company called Marvel followed in their footsteps and decided to make their own league of superheroes

Shortly after DC Comics launched the superhero industry and revolutionized their world of comic books, their popularity began to grow. Their characters received lots of recognition and stayed popular. Live actions movies were made and TV series both cartoon and live action.

FRANK MILLER RESEARCH

FRANK MILLER

Frank Miller an American comic book writer, inker, director, novelist, screenwriter, film director and producer is one of the most iconic comic boo artist who is widely recognised for his contribution to the comic book art. He is most known for his graphic novels and comic books, such as, Ronin, Daredevil, Batman: Year One, Elektra, Wolverine, 300, Sin City and many more.

Miller was noted for merging film noir and manga influences in his comic art creations. Miller grew up as a comic book fan so he knew what made good comic due to early exposure of comic book styles. When Miller joined Marvel, he started off as a regular fill in and cover artist. In the early 80’s he worked on various titles was at this stage he was not widely recognised as he is today. Miller’s job was to draw Peter Parker, spectacular Spiderman #27-28 (Feb-Mar 1979). In this creation, he guest stared the blind vigilante Daredevil. Daredevil was not popular at the time and sales for the comic was very low. It was almost as if few people cared about the comic. However, Miller saw potential in “a blind protagonist in a purely visual medium”, so his me mentor Jo Duffy spoke to the editor-in-chief Jim Shooter about his interest in the comic, this was to get Miller to work on Daredevil as a regular title. Daredevil, #158 (May 1979) Miller debut on that title. After that issue, Miller became one of Marvels rising stars.

Miller also worked on the iconic Batman. The reinvigoration of Bruce Wayne (fictional character) though a series of books and stories forever changed the outlook on Bruce Wayne. He went from a “costumed crime fighter”, into ‘a creature who lurks in the dark’ bringing dire justice to a city driven by insanity, crime and injustice. His remake of The Joker, Gotham, Bruce Wayne, and Batman, was a bedrock to comic book greatness.

The Dark Knight was unlike anything ever seen for DC Comic and the Comic medium. It was different and mire sophisticated, Miller made Batman the old man with a short temper and no patience for anyone who couldn’t keep up with him.