Classical Studies 3800F Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Dacians, Classical Comics, Dreadlocks

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3800F
• Professor: Kyle Gervais

Document Summary

Module test one: distinguish between the concepts of classical comics , classics in comics , and classics and comics . The simplest explanation of classical comics is a comic that was created in classical times. This concept of images in a sequence that tell a story can be found in classical objects like. Egyptian wall paintings and the victory portrayed in trajan"s column. Classics in comics is even easier to distinguish. Many superheroes in comic books were given the characteristics of classical figures when they were created. Examples of these are captain marvel and mary. Captain marvel also goes by another name, shazam, which is an acronym for the names of the classical figures that represent the characteristics he has. Classics and comics can be seen not only in the characters that appear in the works but also through story patterns and themes. Name two classical comics and briefly explain how they fit the definition.