9/11 - The Comic?

[Touring Mars]

Interesting take on the events of September 11th, 2001... Article

'The 9/11 Report' as a 'graphic adaptation' is certainly an interesting way and (ironically) a less 'graphic' way to describe the tragic events of that day, but you can't help thinking that perhaps it's a slight trivialisation.... or maybe it's a novel way of remembering/commemorating what for most people is still a painful memory...

 

[87chevy]

*shakes head,walks away*

 

[niky]

Depends on your point of view. There is a small subculture of literati who consider comic books to be legitimate as both an artform and as literature. If this is done in a sober, well-written style, then it should be good.

 

[HondaRacer]

Thank you, internet. Nothing suprises me anymore.

 

[3-Wheel Drive]

I've heard about the controversy, but I don't see the problem. It's just another form of media. It's not like it has Superman stopping the planes or any type of comical/disrespectful tone. It conveys exatly what happened, but telling the story through pictures rather than words. Is that so wrong? I've seen some of the artwork from the comic that have been shown, they are quality images that took talent and countless hours to make. It isn't twisting the history at all, as it was based of the 9/11 Report, and the authors of the original report even approved of the comic, noting its accuracy.

I'm sorry, I just can't see why some people are getting upset. It is an accurate depiction of the events that conspired done in a tasteful, artistic way (the onomatopoeia common to comics seems to especial concern some, but how else does one convey sound effectively in a primarily visual media? It's just another form of imagery). I've never been a huge fan of comic books, (I just never got into them as a kid) but as niky said, if it is done in a sober, well-written style, what is the problem?

 

[Wolfe]

What's more unusual than the idea of a 9/11 comic itself is that Firefox loads the images of the comic in that article in a blurry/pixelated state, and that IE won't even load them at all...

 

[Touring Mars]

It's interesting - this seems to be a good example of an issue that can elicit a strong initial reaction, but upon further consideration can actually make you think the opposite. I must admit, when I first saw this, I thought it was a tad insensitive. But after a bit of thought about it, I don't think it is now. For the reasons that niky and 3WD have already mentioned, I can appreciate that it could be something quite worthwhile...

 

[Gabkicks]

What's more unusual than the idea of a 9/11 comic itself is that Firefox loads the images of the comic in that article in a blurry/pixelated state, and that IE won't even load them at all...

censoring?

 

[Touring Mars]

They look OK to me... Not great resolution, but that's probably got more to do the publishers than anything else...

 

[Dave A]

I'm falling (not literally) into the same ball park as TM her, when I first read this yesterady I thought it didn' seem right. But now I've thought about it a bit more I can't see any real reason to object to it as long as it's done properly and accurately.

 

[ledhed]

I think its a great idea if it stays true to the report . Hell I'll buy one .

 

[Flame-returns]

I support it fully.

Comic books (and indeed the entire animated genre) have proven many times before that they can be sensitive and grown up, just look at the animated film "Grave of the Fireflies" which displays the suffering of world war II civilians better than many and quite possibly all of its acted counterparts. The small series of comic books entitled "Barefoot Jen" also work well as a sober storytelling medium.

If the 9/11 comic can be sensitive and honest it will be nothing more than another way of re-telling events and could even appeal to an otherwise secluded audience. If not it will be no more damming than that "loose change" video.

 

[Scaff]

I support it fully.

Comic books (and indeed the entire animated genre) have proven many times before that they can be sensitive and grown up, just look at the animated film "Grave of the Fireflies" which displays the suffering of world war II civilians better than many and quite possibly all of its acted counterparts.

If the 9/11 comic can be sensitive and honest it will be nothing more than another way of re-telling events and could even appeal to an otherwise secluded audience. If not it will be no more damming than that "loose change" video.

I quite agree that when done well they are a very effective medium in which to get information and/or a message across to people who may not otherwise be interested.

After all how many people are likely to read the full text report, certainly not as many as will read this.

I would cite 'When the wind blows' as another excellent example of how this medium can be used intellegently. A graphic novel that if you have not read I strongly suggest you track down a copy and read, it had a huge effect on me when I first read it.

Regards

Scaff

 

[Scaff]

For anyone in the UK interested in 9/11 - The Comic, todays (7th sept) copy of The Times has a 16 page 'teaser' extracted from the full copy.

I have had a good read of it and have to say that personally I am quite impressed, enough that I am seriously considering getting a copy of the full work.

Regards

Scaff

 

[Touring Mars]

Excellent, thanks 👍 I never buy the Times but I will get it today since I'd like to see this... Cheers

*nips to shop, buys paper and a packet of maltesers* God I love this job...

 

[Scaff]

Excellent, thanks 👍 I never buy the Times but I will get it today since I'd like to see this... Cheers

I don't either, but a copy had been left in reception in work, so I nabbed it before anyone else had a chance.

👍

Scaff

 

[Danny]

I'd understand this more if it hadn't been made for profit.

 

[Lee]

I just read the little booklet of it from The Times and I think I like it, I don't like what it's based on of course but the way they tell of the events shows so much respect for those who lost their lives. Very well illustrated too, I may have to buy this once I'm payed.

 

[Scaff]

Well the copy I ordered turned up yesterday and I started to read it last night, I have to say that from what I have read so far its very well done.

Its certainly tasteful and informative and covers far more that I had expected in terms of events before and after 9/11.

I certainly think that it has the possibility of allowing wider access to the commission report that the official document alone (how many people would actually sit down and read it), but my only concern on that front is the cover price, at £16 it is quite expensive (I picked mine up through a Times newspaper offer and that was still £13).

Regards

Scaff