In the graphic novel I read, The Last Man (One Small Step) The protagonist is the last man on earth Yorick Brown. The Antagonist is a group of rebel warriors called the Daughters of the Amazon. The strengths of Yorick is that he is the last man on earth which means most countries are searching for him for control of the last man that can repopulate earth, his weakness is that he is also being chased by the D. ot A. that are trying to kill him because they think the women on earth do not need to repopulate and should all live life out and die. Yorick, being the last man on earth draws me into their world because i know that he is being chased by almost everyone, and has to hide in secrecy, and even though he tries his hardest to stay out of trouble action always arises. This story is aimed at those who like action, and adventure. Yorick is funny, yet dangerous, and this clues me into the fact that its an action novel. I dont think that the situation he is in is really familiar, but i kinda wish i was the last man on earth in an action packed graphic novel like he is.

What is the basic layout of your graphic novel? Does it follow the rule of thirds? If so, what pattern can you discern in the way the pages are laid out? More importantly, why is this pattern formed? How is your reading changed, drawn in, or different than it would be if you were reading a more traditional book (or likewise if a different format was used).

My graphic novel does follow the rule of thirds, but there is no pattern to it. Somewhat everyother page is two big boxes in the first row, a long box in the second row, then two big boxes in the third row, but usually the graphic novel does not follow any pattern. The reason that the authors and artists use the rule of thirds and create a pattern is so the graphic novel is easier on the eye for the reader. I think that graphic novels are easier to read than regular books, because you can read the important things that the characters are saying and see whats going on instead of reading a very descriptive paragraph.

What type of drawing style is used and for what purpose? Are the colors bright, muted, do they change based on plot line and/or character motivation? In essence, what can you glean from the colors and drawing techniques used and how does this change/direct your reading of the actual words?

Im not sure what the technical term for the drawing is, but everything in the graphic novel is very detailed, and colorful, the colors do not change due the plot line, or character motivation.

Through The Ages

The Platinum Age -During this time the first comics began to come about, such as the yellow kid.

The Golden Age -During this time, modern comic books were first published and enjoyed a surge of popularity; the archetype of the superhero was created and defined; and many of the most famous superheroes debuted, among them Batman, Captain America, Superman, and Wonder Woman. The period saw the arrival of the comic book as a mainstream art form, and the defining of the medium's artistic vocabulary and creative conventions by its first generation of writers, artists, and editors.

The Silver Age -During the Silver Age, the character makeup of superheroes evolved. Science fiction and aliens replaced gods and magic. DC Comics sparked the superhero's revival with its publications from 1955–1960. Marvel Comics then capitalized on the revived interest in superhero storytelling with an innovative and successful naturalism. In contrast to previous eras, Silver Age characters were "flawed and self-doubting". Young children and girls were targeted during the Silver Age by certain publishers. In particular, Harvey Comics found success with titles such as Little Dot. Archie Comics created their own line of superheroes, and underground comics also began during the Silver Age.

The Bronze Age -The Bronze Age retained many of the conventions of the Silver Age, with brightly colored superhero titles remaining the mainstay of the industry. However darker plot elements and more mature storylines featuring real-world issues, such as drug use, began to appear during the period, prefiguring the later Modern Age of Comic Books.

The Modern Age - In this period, comic book characters generally became darker and more psychologically complex, creators became better-known and active in changing the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger publishing houses became more commercialized