Whether they rely on action-packed stories or relatable tropes, comics use images and words to tell stories that entertain and inspire. Many of the super heroes we know today can be traced back to the golden age of comic books of the 1930’s and the silver age of the 1950’s. The internet memes we see have roots in the counter culture movements of the 1970’s.
Your challenge this week is to create your own comic. It could be a single panel or a whole book. Not sure where to start? The Comiclopedia is an online archive of over 14,000 that you can browse for inspiration.
Tell your story through a character who represents you. You might introduce yourself, she what you do, what you're interested in, what you like or dislike. You can introduce other characters to represent friends or family members. You can use your character to talk or think about the important parts of your life that you want to share.
Be a super hero or a super villain. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Would you use it for the greater good or for the forces of evil? Do you have a sidekick or henchman? What does your costume look like? Do you have an alter ego during the day?
A day in the life. Illustrate a day of work of school including what people are doing and thinking. Is it an adventure? A comedy?
Find your courage. What would you do it you could be bold and brave for a day. Just what great deeds would you do? How would you change?