What's The Diff Between Cartoons And Comics?
The criteria used by Trina Robbins in her book, “A Century of Women Cartoonists
,” is: “My definition: it’s a comic if it includes even one of the following—two or more panels, continuity, or speech balloons inside the panel.” I was not aware of the distinction. So, like, most of the stuff in The New Yorker would be cartoons, while Sunday newspapers carry comic strips.
Here is a handy-dandy chart so’s we can remember:
Do you think, judging by my work above, that I’m better at comics or at cartoons? I’d very much appreciate knowing what you think. Please comment!
,” is: “My definition: it’s a comic if it includes even one of the following—two or more panels, continuity, or speech balloons inside the panel.” I was not aware of the distinction. So, like, most of the stuff in The New Yorker would be cartoons, while Sunday newspapers carry comic strips. Here is a handy-dandy chart so’s we can remember:
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Do you think, judging by my work above, that I’m better at comics or at cartoons? I’d very much appreciate knowing what you think. Please comment!
Comments
Hey, what's the difference between a lake and a pond?
You are good at either. Choose your own moniker.
In other news: my plot worked. A lurker was flushed out.