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=G.R.A.S.P.S=


 * Goal || Your task is to analyze many different comic books in class and to apply your new-found knowledge of the comic book genre by creating your own comic book series. The goal is to create a final product of the first issue of the series, along with an explanation of the plot of the rest of the series, including ideas for at least five future issues. Your series must contain the typical elements of a comic book, as outlined in the application, but the idea is to be creative and original. Have fun! ||
 * Role || You will assume the role of a comic book author. ||
 * Audience || You must convince the Marvel Board of Directors that your comic book is the one they should select. ||
 * Setting || In an effort to expand their horizons, Marvel comics has decided to accept open submissions for ideas on a new comic book series. This is it! This is your big break! Take a look at the application to review the requirements for the final product. You may collaborate with only one other writer. Make sure that the comic book story that you create has the potential to carry on for many issues -- remember that Marvel is looking for an entire series, with prominent hero characters. ||
 * Presentation || The final product will be the first "pilot" issue of what promises to be a long series of comics. You must also write a summary of the potential future issues. The presentation will consist of a five-minute conference with the board of directors at Marvel comics -- our class -- where you must convince us to choose your comic book as the winner. ||
 * Standards || Product Standards: ATTENTION TO character development (including a clearly defined protagonist and antagonist) (25%), plot development (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) (20%), creativity (20%), narrative clarity (15%), writing process (15%), illustrations (may be pictures, stick figures, or drawings -- be creative) that are appropriate for the story (5%).

Presentation Standards: ATTENTION TO content (30%), persuasiveness (25%), preparedness (20%), speaks clearly (10%), eye contact (10%), time limit 5%). ||

=Introduction= Has anyone ever read a comic book that simply was not appealing? It is a very rare occurrence. The comic book genre as a whole is appealing to a wide audience, which is clear from the amount of comic book movies that have been created in recent years. What if you had the chance to create your very own comic book series? What would it be like? Who would your hero be? What would be his or her first disaster to solve? And who would be the arch-nemesis? What if you had the chance to be a real comic book author...

=Task= In an effort to expand their horizons, Marvel comics has decided to accept open submissions for ideas on a new comic book series. This is it! This is your big break! Take a look at the application to review the requirements for the final product. You may collaborate with only one other writer. Make sure that the comic book story that you create has the potential to carry on for many issues -- remember that Marvel is looking for an entire series, with prominent hero characters. You are now a comic book author. Your task is to analyze many different comic books and to apply your new-found knowledge of the comic book genre by creating your own comic book series. The goal is to create a final product of the first issue of the series, along with an explanation of some of the plot of the rest of the series -- ideas for at least three future issues. Your series must contain the typical elements of a comic book, as outlined in the application, but the idea is to be creative and original. Have fun! If your product is appealing enough and your presentation convincing enough, the Marvel Board of Directors will select your comic book series to be mass produced and distributed around the globe!

=Conclusion= Congratulations! You should feel accomplished! Job well done! Creating a comic book series is no mean feat. There is a lot of work that goes into any piece of a narrative work; comic books and graphic novels are no different. After completing this assignment, you should have a greater knowledge of a genre that is very popular but not typically used in schools. The purpose of this assignment was to open your eyes to the presence of narrative writing in different aspects of your life. How does it feel to be a published author?

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