Much of the terminology in english is under dispute, so this page will list and describe the most common terms used in comics. The term shot is typically found in filmtelevision terminology to describe the field size of a single moment in a scene. It can all get a bit confusing for someone new to comic books. A convention of comic book dealers, publishers, creators, and fans. Verbal irony what is saidwritten is the opposite of the meaning.
A cover of a comic book where a painting was used for the artwork instead of a line drawing. Still others have used the term to distance their work from the negative connotations the terms comic or comic book have for the public, or to give their work an elevated air. The accuracy of this term is muchdebated with some even. As a result of the search i came up with the following site. Comic books have a greater variety of units of encapsulation than comic strips, including the panel, the page, the spread, and inset panels. Tagged comics, terminology, comic book lingo 1 comment. This list of terms breaks down the different roles within a comic book, commonly referred to as the creative team. Acrobat is an independent means of creating, viewing, and printing documents. Knowing the comic book grading terminologies and meanings will lead you to become conscious and more careful when handling comics.
Cosplay when fans dress up as characters at anime conventions. The one, or its verbal equivalents are the standard terms for grading comics used by most modern collectors and dealers. Typically, we understand graphic novels to be a book of comics. Title is black hammer and is an ongoing series published by dark horse comics. The fox hunt villain known as the mad gadgeteer would prefer to be referred to as simply the gadgeteer, with mad giving off such an insane connotation and all ghost rider antagonist and legacy character the allnew orb literally always refers to himself with that full phrase. Original comic art a broad term used to describe a piece of art that is related to comic books. In this ongoing series we take a look at and breakdown commonly used comic book. Feb 20, 2015 ever go into a comic shop and hear a bunch of terms you have no idea what they mean whats a floppy or an ongoing. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu. A complete glossary of comic book condition abbreviations. Comics fandom has its own welldefined cul ture, making extensive use of slang and shorthand vocabulary. This page will list and describe the most common terms used in comics.
It is the key to understanding the hobby of comic book collecting, or any hobby that involves collecting valuables and antiquity, and dealing with people in the comics industry with success. A journal comic drawn each hour the artist is awake. Rhondas new series covers the basics of comic book lingo. Synonyms for comic book include comic, comic strip, graphic novel, magazine, caricatures, cartoons, comics, comic section, funnies and funny book. They were isolated from the rest of the galaxy for 5,000 years and developed different traditions of the force. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection.
The term comic or comic book or comic title itself can ambiguously refer to various formats in which comics. The comicraft glossary of lettering terms balloon tales. Ever go into a comic shop and hear a bunch of terms you have no idea what they mean whats a floppy or an ongoing. In this ongoing series we take a look at and breakdown commonly used comic book terminology. Home rare books book collecting guide abebooks glossary of book terms. Vernieda has created a great manga glossary for you. A comic book or pamphlet is the traditional periodical form most people are familiar with.
Sep 01, 2005 the comicraft glossary of lettering terms ever wondered what to call those little lines of weathering on the bottom of sound effects. Omnibus is a collection of a large amount of comic books. One of the most famous villains is batmans main enemy, the joker. In a couple of further instances, the sources of terms. Much of comics terminology in english is under dispute. Dec 11, 2018 welcome to another episode of comic book lingo. Short for trade paperback although some trades are also available in hardcover, a trade is a reprinting of anywhere from 412 issues of a monthly comic book, though six is the standard. Most modern comics dont have white borders on the pages any more, so. An appendix of artillery terms and tactics has been provided by mike hopkins, artillery arty, 1st big red one bro and 9th infantries, nam 6970. Dec 27, 2012 how to tell if a comic book is a first, second, third or higher printing. Here are some common nouns, adjectives, and verbs commonly used in these adventures. These comics are read right to left, opposed to left to right like western comics. However, there are many elements of web comic culture that differ from comic book culture, such as the hiatus. When you are writing a script there are certain technicalities you need to understand outside of the creative process such as script formatting and.
See below for cb radio 10codes and cb radio terminology, trucker slang, cb lingo. This is a list of terms that are specific to anime and manga note. A sith order created for the expanded universe series fate of the jedi. Original comic art terms, jargon and lingo explained click to get an appraisal.
The term comics in this context does not refer to comic strips such as peanuts or dilbert. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Gina gagliano is the publishing director of random house graphic, random houses dedicated imprint for comics for kids and teens, and has worked with organizations like the brooklyn book festival, the comic book legal defense fund, and the toronto comics art festival to coordinate programming and media. Comic terms defined comic book lingo collecting comics. All truckers should at least be familiar with cb radio terminology and 10codes. This grade is the most misused of all the comic book grades.
Medical illustrators draw cartoons for comic books. Original comic art terms, jargon and lingo explained and illustrated. The list was put together mostly from notions in common use in the comics industry, terms in scott mcclouds understanding comics which i used as a textbook, terms adapted from film and literary studies, and new terms i have introduced myself for notions that seemed particularly important in my teaching. Buying and selling comic books is more complicated than one would expect. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. Panels offer a different experience than simply reading text. What terms and phrases have you heard but not understood. Diagnostic services uses tests and evaluations to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries or other physical conditions. You might be familiar with general grading terms like mint mt, very good vg, and poor pr. As long as you know trade, issue, and arc, youre good to go.
Below youll find a list of a number of different terms that are broken up into different categories to help things make more sense. A comic book, also known as a comic or floppy, is a periodical, normally thin in size and stapled together. Comic book definition of comic book by the free dictionary. If youre interested in collecting comic artwork, or have some original art and dont know what youve found, then youre in the right place. The term describes a defect in comic book caused by mishandling and is characterized by bend, fold, or wrinkle marks. A comic you read, usually for free, on the internet. The comicraft glossary of lettering terms ever wondered what to call those little lines of weathering on the bottom of sound effects. Title is black hammer and is an ongoing series published by dark horse. All of these people collaborate together to make a. The term run can refer to multiple things in big 2 comics. Visual glossary of terms used in comic book grading. Example if applicable abby singer shot a nickname for the secondtolast production shot of the day.
Visual glossary of terms used in comic book grading this is by far the largest glossary of comic book gra. Now all you have to do is check the comicraft glossary of lettering terms from air to zigzag tail, theyre all here. Others again define it as a book with a squarebound spine, even if it is a collection of short strips. One important part of selfcare for a physical therapist is. Well, were here to give you a fun rundown of the kinds of terms you can. Although the term implies otherwise, the subject matter in comic books is not necessarily humorous, and. This will only happen if there is a market for your comic though. Those comics that do, especially cgc graded books, can attain the highest possible market value that is out there.
In comic books the author will signal a flashback in a variety of ways. A distinct segment of the comic, containing a combination of image and text in endless variety. Field size refers to the distance between the camera and the subject in addition to the focal length of the lens. Because many fans may be unfamiliar with these terms, this article gives an overview of the most important terms used on this wiki. Familiarizing the terms used in comics is essential. It combines a large amount of comic books into one thick book. Nicholas del cioppo, usmc, sent us his collection of the dictionary of marine corps terms and words used in. Otaku a term used to describe diehard fans of anime and manga outside of japan. A comic book is a magazine or book containing sequential art in the form of a narrative. Comics terminology this document is free for noncommercial educational use. Comics as a medium has a specialized terminology, some of which is also used on this wiki.
A floppy, as the name suggests, is a thin, paperprinted, monthly comic book publication running under forty pages long. What i have learned is the general rule for telling if a comic is a first, second, third or higher printing. Graphic novel vocabulary list the graphic novel classroom. It combines a comic event that maybe span a total of 7 comic books into 1 book. Several attempts have been made to formalise and define the terminology of comics by authors such as will eisner, scott mccloud, r. While as an adjective, the word comic denotes funny as your sunday morning comics would hopefully agree, comics or sequential art can be satirical, political, funny, tragic, etc. Glossary of comics terminology hey kids comics wiki fandom. Many people want their comic book to be better than it is, but few attain this high of a mark. One thing i noticed with a few comic book stories set in the future, is that they have interesting slang. Marvel announces it will resume shipping comics to comic shops marvel comics matthew aguilar 05012020 02. An international glossary of comic terms infoplease. Splash page when a panel consists of the entire page. Terms and definitions in comic book grading if there is one important thing you should know immediately, then comic book grading comes first.
Two page spread when the comic book art spills over into two pages. Get a crash course in comic book lingo that will help you navigate the comic book store or that pile of old comics in the garage. Terms in this set 20 what function does support services fulfill. If you plan to start writing comics, it is important to have information about comic terminology. To translate this into comic books is to imagine that the panel is a camera and it is shooting.
Aug 23, 2016 what do all these comic book terms mean. Writer the writer is responsible for the script that the artist penciller, inker, colourist, letterer, etc. If youve seen smokey and the bandit, you probably already know what 104 means. Shot types cs, cu, ecu, els, fs, ls, mcu, ms comic book. A oneissue only comic, also referred to as standalone issues. They are also capable of more sophisticated layouts and compositions. Trades are the term for series comics, not for standalone stories which would be graphic novel.
It can refer to an issue, but it usually refers to a standalone story comic run. Many terms in the comic industry are used to refer to elements of web comics, as most web comics are formatted like comic books. Alternately, if a member from this discourse community is discussing a comic with another person who is not familiar with the terms or people in this discourse community, the use of jargon is reduced into simplified terms to make the understanding of comic books and everything about their characters simple. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. This is a glossary of terms related to comic books. This can include, but is not limited to, comic book art published and unpublished, convention sketches, pinups, color guides, newspaper dailies and sundays, card art, etc. A floppy is a generalized term for a short floppy comic. The buyer needs to know exactly what condition each book is in, as the slightest imperfection can have a major impact on value.
Comic are visual art presented in a sequential manner. The ytd team updated this glossary of graphic design terms for design newbies and experienced artists alike. Jul, 20 buying and selling comic books is more complicated than one would expect. Corner blunting compression folds at approximately 45 degrees to the ends and sides of the comic, as if the corner of the comic were dropped against a hard surface. Sometimes theyre published less frequently or, on rare occasions, more frequently. Jan 10, 2019 the best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. Comic books have a greater variety of units of encapsulation than comic strips, including the panel, the page, the spread, and inset. This comprehensive glossary is provided as a reference for novices learning the craft of screenwriting or professionals with a limited understanding of filmfinancing and production terminology. It first appeared in the marvel star wars comic book series, wielded by the sith lady lumiya. Graphic novel, in american and british usage, a type of text combining words and imagesessentially a comic, although the term most commonly refers to a complete story presented as a book rather than a periodical. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The discussion of the various systems of comic book production has been put together from numerous pieces of evidence, including but not limited to comicsindustry lore, statements by comics creators, letter columns, and the analysis of production materials, including scripts, original art, coloring guides, and color separations. Nov 28, 2012 whether on the big screen, on television, or in a comic book, we all love a good superhero story. A series is also sometimes called a title, which refers to the entire series, not a single, discrete unit.
This glossary of comic book terms aims to help those unfamiliar with the comic book lingo so that they can join in the conversation. A glossary of comic book terminology posted on february, 2019 december 27, 2018 by stephanie cooke for this weeks how to get into comics, i wanted to cover something that can confuse a lot of people. It is recommended to read comic writing tips for beginners before exploring the comic terminology list of terms for comic terminology. A glossary of comic book terminology creator resource. Glossary of comics terminology buffyverse wiki fandom. It can vary in amount of issues it combines, but not exceed roughly 12 comic books. Cb terminology and trucker slang all truckers should at least be familiar with cb radio terminology and 10codes. Comic lingo the discourse community of comic books. In modern parlance, it can also refer to promotional or sold comics, often smaller than standard comic size and usually in black and white, released by publishers to advertise the forthcoming arrival of a new title or story. I rarely use that term unless im referring to a standalone series bound in one book, but practically, i still consider it a comic book. Although the term implies otherwise, the subject matter in comic books is not necessarily humorous, and in fact its dramatic seriousness varies widely. Tricities and fabio have ups and downs, dave barry, page 1, line 72. List of terms for comics studies by andrei molotiu 26 jul i put together the following list of terms, for the use of my students at indiana university, bloomington and at the university of louisville, over the more than a decade that i have been teaching courses on comics. A comic book that is from a widely known original owner collection.
Booksellers use these terms, as well as unique terms not included in this list, based on their own criteria. May 22, 2018 a glossary of comic book terminology for this weeks how to get into comics, i wanted to cover something that can confuse a lot of people. The buyer needs to know exactly what condition each book is in, as the slightest imperfection can have a major impact on value you might be familiar with general grading terms like mint mt, very good vg, and poor pr. Pages in category comics terminology the following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. Panel a panel is one of the boxes on the page of a comic book.
What you might not be aware of, however, is that there are. It does not apply to every comic book ever printed, but for the most part should be a useful tool for you if you are concerned about acquiring one printing over. When talking to comic book fans it can sometimes feel like they are speaking another language. Comic a book containing sequential art that can be printed in a number of ways. Often color changes will be use or the shape of the panel may change or past tense maybe used in the conflict. Comics as a medium has developed specialized terminology. A comic book issue that is published only once with no plans of a series. If another trucker on the cb radio says theres a bear at your back door, should you be scared. Comic book a comic book is a magazine or book containing sequential art in the form of a narrative. A comic book can stand on its own or be a part of a series.
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