This has been my favourite thing marvel has published in the last couple of years. It's incredibly well written, the art works perfectly with the writing, it's brilliant. Vision is my favourite character, always has been, and this did the character justice.
Alpertron CP Yeah this Vision run is incredible. In awe of it every month. I've got some extra writing about Vision and a bunch of annotated page breakdowns over at patreon.com/strippanelnaked if you ever want to see more! - Hass
Was wondering how long until you did an episode on the Vision. It's definitely my favorite series right now. When I read issue #1, I was just completely blown away by how every little detail added so much to the overall themes.
Just reread Omega Men trade yesterday, and really noticed the paneling in issue 10, particularly the duality between Kyle's actions/weaponry and the Omega Men's actions/Weaponry. That book has so much to analyze textually and artistically.
This is the first time I have considered supporting a patreon site. It is actually competing with Rise of the Tomb Raider which is on sale. Also, I was thinking about why The Vision displays humanity so well. I think it is because the Visions are trying to imitate humanity. Which gives it that separation that makes it easier to see. Keep it up Strip Panel Naked. I will be sharing in my comic book FB group.
Thanks Michael! There's tonnes of extras on the Patreon that you would get a kick out of I'm sure. If you do support, come and join the Patreon chat as well! - Hass
I'm so glad you finally got to this series! I love this series mostly because of the brilliant (so brilliant) writing, and while I appreciate Walta's art and Bellaire's collaboration immensely (the muted palette she uses on this book is phenomenal) I never really give it much thought, so this was an excellent episode. I particularly liked your analysis of the two panels in the second issue, with Vision looking out, and Virginia looking in, something I would have completely missed otherwise. Which is all to say that one of the reasons I'm loving these essays you are doing is because they remind me that story in comics encompasses much more than just the words. It's ALL story. It's such an obvious thing but also so easy to forget. Glad this is around to remind me.
On the flip side, if there's one thing I could be accused of not showcasing enough, it's the writers :P It's a collaborative medium though, and if we use a film analogy, the writer is the screenwriter (and editor, in a sense), and the artist is the director and cinematographer, the colourist the lighting and art direction, and letterist the sound person. Maybe that's a terrible analogy, but they're all working together to build it all. You've got to utilise all those creators!
That'd be a fair criticism of your work, thus far! But to be honest there are plenty of other people who focus mainly on the writing side. Myself included, obviously. It IS a collaborative medium, but I think we're so used to the auteur/sole creator narrative that we tend to focus on one aspect of things. (Wes Anderson isn't only what makes Wes Anderson movies great, etc.) It's why things like this are important!
Fantastic, as always, Has! Fascinating how much depth King, Walta, and the rest of the team are able to pull out of a concept that can seem so simple on the surface. Can't get enough.
I adore their work on this, man. I've got an extra article up on the Patreon about Vision, and there'll be a whole bunch of page annotations for it going up soon.
4:46 I think there is also hopeful foreshadowing because the house is trashed and dark but the vision is brightly lit and may be the way out of their struggle.
It always shocks me how much I miss reading these books, I guess it speaks to the talent of the team that i'm getting the context without realising the ways that they're putting the information in my brain. Great video as always Has!
The thing is, it's kind of good you're missing it! I was always taught with film, say, that the moment you go, "Wow, that's a beautiful shot" for example, they film is ruined, because you remember you're watching a film. It should all be subtle, so it re-enforces story without taking you out of it.
There will be, for sure. In the meantime, there's an article and reading list up over at patreon.com/StripPanelNaked - and a bunch of annotated pages will be added soon!
Hey Has, I'd love for you to do an episode about how Alan Moore establishes the main themes of the whole chapter of a comic in the first page of multiple chapters of Swamp Thing (particularly issues 55, 56 and 41). I don't know if you take requests but those comics are very dear to me and I think they're important to study both in terms of narrative introduction and art.
I do love Moore's Swamp Thing. That whole 'British Invasion' time was a really interesting place for comics. Requests I add to the ever-expanding list (that I tackle in no particular order!) - but I'm trying to do a 'classic' comic a month going forward :)
Video suggestion: Kingdom Come and how Alex Ross's über detailed art not only foreshadows events in the background, but informs characters, and subtly helps to develop them. The Spectre is the best example imo
I was never the _biggest_ fan of Kingdom Come, but whenever I pick it up I get reminded of how utterly sublime Alex Ross is. I guess you've read Marvels? The thing that always struck me from that was how Spider-Man always looked like a kid wearing a costume. It just made everything feel so real, and grounded.
Strip Panel Naked whaatttt?? Nooooo you have to like kingdom come, you just have to lol okay I'm done...but seriously what was it that turned you off? Also keep up the good work, this channel is dope
I did a breakdown on twitter a while ago of Kill or Be Killed here: storify.com/HassanOE/kill-or-be-killed-1-analysis But I really want to do something on The Fade Out... - Hass
The only spoiler is that Vision turns out to be gay in the last issue. Vision's repression of his homosexuality is the reason why he continually beats the living shit out of his wife and kids. You're welcome.
I think he's going to be remembered. Was chatting earlier to someone about how he manages the big 'concepts' with still doing solid character work, and he has a love of the formalities of structuring a comic book to boot!
uhh... i actually don't end to understand what are the video talking, probably because i still dont understand what "block a scene" means... can someone explain me?
As a comic writer, I am so glad I found this channel! Your breakdowns are right on target and teach a great deal, keep up the good work!!!
Thanks James! If you want to see more I do a whole bunch of content on my Patreon.com/StripPanelNaked page :)
This has been my favourite thing marvel has published in the last couple of years. It's incredibly well written, the art works perfectly with the writing, it's brilliant. Vision is my favourite character, always has been, and this did the character justice.
Alpertron CP Yeah this Vision run is incredible. In awe of it every month.
I've got some extra writing about Vision and a bunch of annotated page breakdowns over at patreon.com/strippanelnaked if you ever want to see more!
- Hass
Was wondering how long until you did an episode on the Vision. It's definitely my favorite series right now. When I read issue #1, I was just completely blown away by how every little detail added so much to the overall themes.
That first issue is just stunning, isn't it?
Vision is such an interesting comic. I love the subtleties within the art even more now. Great video!
I love it. I talk a bit more about it over at patreon.com/StripPanelNaked too, if you want to see more :)
The idea of Vision and Virginia trapped by the house raises the value of the ending of issue 10 (my favorite one).
Yes!
I'm so intrigued to see how this thing ends, man.
Just reread Omega Men trade yesterday, and really noticed the paneling in issue 10, particularly the duality between Kyle's actions/weaponry and the Omega Men's actions/Weaponry.
That book has so much to analyze textually and artistically.
This series is absolutely gorgeous and teeming with pathos. Thanks for highlighting it.
Thanks for watching. I'm so intrigued to see how they bring it to a close.
This is the first time I have considered supporting a patreon site. It is actually competing with Rise of the Tomb Raider which is on sale.
Also, I was thinking about why The Vision displays humanity so well. I think it is because the Visions are trying to imitate humanity. Which gives it that separation that makes it easier to see.
Keep it up Strip Panel Naked. I will be sharing in my comic book FB group.
Thanks Michael! There's tonnes of extras on the Patreon that you would get a kick out of I'm sure. If you do support, come and join the Patreon chat as well!
- Hass
I'm so glad you finally got to this series! I love this series mostly because of the brilliant (so brilliant) writing, and while I appreciate Walta's art and Bellaire's collaboration immensely (the muted palette she uses on this book is phenomenal) I never really give it much thought, so this was an excellent episode. I particularly liked your analysis of the two panels in the second issue, with Vision looking out, and Virginia looking in, something I would have completely missed otherwise.
Which is all to say that one of the reasons I'm loving these essays you are doing is because they remind me that story in comics encompasses much more than just the words. It's ALL story. It's such an obvious thing but also so easy to forget. Glad this is around to remind me.
Was very happy to hear that the book was going to be revisited in future episodes as well! If there's a book that deserves it, it's this one.
On the flip side, if there's one thing I could be accused of not showcasing enough, it's the writers :P
It's a collaborative medium though, and if we use a film analogy, the writer is the screenwriter (and editor, in a sense), and the artist is the director and cinematographer, the colourist the lighting and art direction, and letterist the sound person.
Maybe that's a terrible analogy, but they're all working together to build it all. You've got to utilise all those creators!
That'd be a fair criticism of your work, thus far! But to be honest there are plenty of other people who focus mainly on the writing side. Myself included, obviously.
It IS a collaborative medium, but I think we're so used to the auteur/sole creator narrative that we tend to focus on one aspect of things. (Wes Anderson isn't only what makes Wes Anderson movies great, etc.) It's why things like this are important!
Fantastic, as always, Has! Fascinating how much depth King, Walta, and the rest of the team are able to pull out of a concept that can seem so simple on the surface. Can't get enough.
I adore their work on this, man.
I've got an extra article up on the Patreon about Vision, and there'll be a whole bunch of page annotations for it going up soon.
4:46 I think there is also hopeful foreshadowing because the house is trashed and dark but the vision is brightly lit and may be the way out of their struggle.
For sure. I think he's brightly lit because he's trying to be more optimistic about everything.
Keep these videos coming SPN. They are absolutely captivating.
Thanks man! Will do :)
If you ever want a bit more, there's a bunch of content over on the patreon.com/StripPanelNaked page :)
It always shocks me how much I miss reading these books, I guess it speaks to the talent of the team that i'm getting the context without realising the ways that they're putting the information in my brain. Great video as always Has!
The thing is, it's kind of good you're missing it! I was always taught with film, say, that the moment you go, "Wow, that's a beautiful shot" for example, they film is ruined, because you remember you're watching a film. It should all be subtle, so it re-enforces story without taking you out of it.
yet again another amazing video! really provides insight into why i felt so uncomfortable reading those issues!
Cheers Tom.
Yeah... The whole team has just been on-point every issue.
Wow,Nice video.Been reading this run these days and loved these small details.Glad to know theres gonna be more of vision on the channel.Keep it up!
There will be, for sure.
In the meantime, there's an article and reading list up over at patreon.com/StripPanelNaked - and a bunch of annotated pages will be added soon!
Hey Has, I'd love for you to do an episode about how Alan Moore establishes the main themes of the whole chapter of a comic in the first page of multiple chapters of Swamp Thing (particularly issues 55, 56 and 41). I don't know if you take requests but those comics are very dear to me and I think they're important to study both in terms of narrative introduction and art.
I do love Moore's Swamp Thing. That whole 'British Invasion' time was a really interesting place for comics.
Requests I add to the ever-expanding list (that I tackle in no particular order!) - but I'm trying to do a 'classic' comic a month going forward :)
This is so good. Thank you for pointing out things I haven't noticed the first time. You are a genius!
Olaf Lesniak Not me, Gabe Walta, Jordie Bellaire and Tom King are the real geniuses!
(But thanks though :P )
- Hass
Video suggestion: Kingdom Come and how Alex Ross's über detailed art not only foreshadows events in the background, but informs characters, and subtly helps to develop them. The Spectre is the best example imo
I was never the _biggest_ fan of Kingdom Come, but whenever I pick it up I get reminded of how utterly sublime Alex Ross is.
I guess you've read Marvels? The thing that always struck me from that was how Spider-Man always looked like a kid wearing a costume. It just made everything feel so real, and grounded.
Strip Panel Naked whaatttt?? Nooooo you have to like kingdom come, you just have to lol okay I'm done...but seriously what was it that turned you off?
Also keep up the good work, this channel is dope
Genius stuff. Would you consider to breakdown a graphic novel
by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They have some amazing stuff.
I did a breakdown on twitter a while ago of Kill or Be Killed here: storify.com/HassanOE/kill-or-be-killed-1-analysis
But I really want to do something on The Fade Out...
- Hass
Reddit's favorite comic!
But seriously, great analyzation on a great series.
Right?
And thanks :)
I'm reading Vision in trades. Are there spoilers for issues 7-current?
Nope, don't worry. He only focuses on the first two issues.
The only spoiler is that Vision turns out to be gay in the last issue. Vision's repression of his homosexuality is the reason why he continually beats the living shit out of his wife and kids.
You're welcome.
You're good :)
King really is a great writer. Nice analysis.
I think he's going to be remembered. Was chatting earlier to someone about how he manages the big 'concepts' with still doing solid character work, and he has a love of the formalities of structuring a comic book to boot!
Any thoughts on his Batman run that just started?
Excellent analysis, as always, but one small point: Should mise-en-scene be rephrased as mise-en-page or even mise-en-panel?
Haha! Yes - mise-en-panel is great :P
Thought you would like that. :)
SPN: You should work with other people often. I came here straight from Nerd Sync to subscribe to this channel.
Thanks Bryan. The NerdSync guys and gals are lovely and super accommodating! Glad you're liking the content here and there.
uhh... i actually don't end to understand what are the video talking, probably because i still dont understand what "block a scene" means... can someone explain me?
Blocking a scene is just where you position actors in a scene, essentially.
- Hass
Strip Panel Naked i get it now, thank you so much :)
im a begginer comic writer/artist and this is fantastic. finally i dont have to watch movie analization. sorry for my english
Glad it's useful :)
great vid!
Thanks Jan!
+Strip Panel Naked my phone pings every time you post. so yeah... comic books!
for the love of god improve your audio quality.
I think I have! This was two years ago haha 😅
Tsk tsk Hass. It's synthezoid, not android. ;)
Ah!!!! I even asked a few people before recording this ep! Shame on me.
Vibranium kills
Indeed!