Comic Project Introduction

In a novel, one expects words to guide the readers through the plot. However, a graphic novel relies on an author’s choices of visual rhetoric to convey the storyline. With only pictures, each choice can make or break the story. In Thor: The Mighty Avenger, visual rhetoric is effectively used throughout to persuade the audience of an incredible story. Throughout the graphic novel, one can find visual rhetoric in every part of the novel, from the color to the characters’ appearance. In regard to color, the comic authors choose to use contrasting colors to depict the mood and differences. Brighter colors signify positive emotions while darker colors signify conflict and trouble. As lighting and colors guide the audience’s pathos, onomatopoeia help guide the audience’s audio, as if they were watching a movie. As pictures on the paper portray the story, these sounds are perfectly timed to help replicate the scene more accurately in the audience’s imagination. Besides the ethos and kairos established with sound, the author choices also make logical sense. Characters are drawn with specificity to ensure a correct first impression can be derived, such as a misshapen, villainous Hyde. Lastly, the comic authors put their own writing and visual flair in, rendering Thor: The Mighty Avenger a one-of-a-kind novel.

Despite the change to online classes, our team managed to get this project done with very few problems. We had already assigned our roles for the project, so everyone knew exactly what they needed to do. We all trusted each other, too. Just in case, we kept an active communication group chat to give each other reminders and help. In addition, we finished all of the filming before the change, thus not requiring us to meet up at all. Please enjoy our project!