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Who developed the initial MAD comic book and set its artist tone?
Harvey Kurtzman
What historic movement was Robert Crumb a part of?
Underground Comics
The original “Midsummer Night’s Dream” was written by what classic author?
Shakespeare
The “Midsummer Night’s Dream” appearing in the Sandman series was written by what modern master storyteller?
Neil Gaiman
Bone cartoonist Jeff Smith got his start doing strips for the student newspaper of what large Midwestern university?
The Ohio State University
What did Joseph Campbell call the heroes story repeated across time and cultures?
monomyth
What storytelling technique juxtaposes the present with the past and is seen in each chapter of Art Spiegelman’s Maus?
Flashback
What concentration camp does Vladek Spiegelman tell his son he eventually ended up at?
Aushwitz
Trina Robbins would call herself a ___________ because of her work with women’s history?
herstorian
Can comic books help people become better readers?
research in chapter 12 says yes
What are the three divisions of the comic book business?
production, distribution, exhibition
Who is the “god of manga”?
Osamu Tezuka
Besides Japan, what other country has been the most prolific in getting creators incorporated in mainstream American comics?
United Kingdom
Manga are often translated into animated films called what?
anime
What is one well known publication that a comic book fan might consult?
Comics Journal. Comics Buyer`s Guide, Wizard, Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide
What single comic book defined the American comic book industry for the twentieth century?
Action Comics #1
What was Sin City’s actual name in the Frank Miller graphic novels?
Basin City
Joe Sacco practices a type of graphic storytelling called _________.
Comics Journalism
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COMIC BOOK SQUARES
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2009-12-16T17:18:41Z
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