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Do you agree with McLuhan when states comics are an extension of photographic media? Why or why not?
Similar to a photograph, which is defined as a snapshot in time; comics are in a sense a snap shot of the authors mind at the time. It is what the author sees or imagines in a specific moment or how the author/illustrator of the comic perceives something. If art is an imitation of life and comics are in fact art, than comics mimic life- from the illustrators perspective. A main difference between photographic media and comics however are the room for manipulation of the comic. The illustrator hold control of faces, body language and color, unlike a photo which is only manipulated by the camera angle. Both allow room for manipulation and both are perspectives of the artist. Whether the artist behind the comic or the artist behind the camera, the power lies within their hands.