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McCloud describes in article, “Reinventing Comics” how comics have been created using digital media. I found this interesting because McCloud mentions how this new technology has allowed comics to become multimedia. Technology allows for the comic to be interactive in a different way than in the past. Now, one can read a comic book using the technology to enhance the experience. Importantly, computers have enhanced the ability to enjoy comics because one is able to zoom in to see the comic closer without the use of glasses. The images are more vibrant and the added music in the background also enhances the experience, effectively immersing the reader in the story. McCloud also describes how digital comics have changed because of the reader's ability to traverse the story through hypertext. McCloud’s statement, “ the ultimate goal for comics--as for any art-- will be to find durable mutation that will continue to survive and thrive well into the new century”(207) describes how art is cultural relevant. I agree because Art is a product of the culture in which it is created therefore, art must adapt in order to survive.


Digital technologies will continue to advance creating many genres not previously seen before. Eventually, as digital natives become the only users of digital art, more changes will occur. Currently, many of the users are digital immigrants which in some cases has slowed the process of creation. An example of this is the school system has not been able to adjust to teaching the students the technological tools they need to live in this world.


McCloud describes the computer monitor as a window or a page because one can see a variety of information without leaving the room. Also, having a monitor to view the comics allows for a variety of design choices. The images do not have to be small in order to view them since one can scroll up or down to view them on a computer monitor. I consider monitor similar to a doorway to a world I normally would not get to see. I enjoy having access to anything and at anytime. The many choices I get when doing a search tends to make me more choosy when selecting images or information. I don’t have to settle for the first item that pops up on the monitor.


What I would save...


I would save a link to a database that I house all my images, identification, medical record, and favorite things. This database will allow me to store and access all important things through hypertext. There are many things I would want to save so hypertext is the most efficient way to save them all. This one link would lead to all other things I want to save. Although I am not a pack rat I would find it difficult to save just one item. The great thing about hypertext is one only needs one link to access many. Another reason I would save a link to a database would be because I would be able to access the information from anywhere. It also is an environment safe from thieves, natural disasters, and fire.


Works Cited

McCloud, Scott. Reinventing Comics. New York: Perennial, 2001. 199-241. Print.