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Creative Writing: X-Men

Zach Dotsey
English 101
Section 30
12 December, 1996


When many people hear about the X-Men, they think of a silly kid's comic
book, but that is not so. X-Men, actually most comic books in general, are a
unique blend of two classic art forms; drawings, sometimes even paintings, and
storytelling. A comic artist must be able to convey the right mood and feeling
for his or her art. They must also be able to fluidly tell a story and fit it
all in the allotted number of pages. The stories often probe deep into the
human psyche, questioning what is right and what is wrong or showing human
frailty. That is not all. In a series like the X-Men, where there are at least
a few hundred characters, past and present, leading and supporting, even dead
and alive, the writer must keep track of a character's experiences and their
personality. They must also keep track of continuity, making sure they don't
contradict past events. This last rule is only loosely......

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