COMICS WORLD

G1: MÓNICA QUIMIS

G2: MABELLY GAMARRA
A comic is a text that consists of illustrations presented in the form of sequential panels that
represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written
narrative, usually, dialogues contained in word balloons. Comics can include different kinds
of themes, but the most common topics are: fantasy, reality, autobiography, humor, political
and social issues. (DIBUJO DE UN COMIC – DIÁLOGO-WORD BALLOON)
There are some countries where comics have taken place. This kind of art has been developed
for various nations around the world, so it is possible to talk about East Asian comics, such as
Japanese manga or Korean manhwa; European comics, such as Franco-Belgian, British,
Spanish and Italian comic books; and obviously, the most popular ones, the American comics,
which are famous, especially because their main characters are superheroes.

KOREAN MANHWA FRANCO-BELGIAN

JAPANESE MANGA
 SPANISH COMICS ITALIAN COMICS AMERICAN COMICS

G1: MISHELLE MOLINA

G2: LOURDES BARZOLA
Today, we want to focus on American comics, because we consider that they are an important
part of the United States culture and although comics have some origins in 18th century in
Eastern Asia, comic books were first popularized in the United States and the United
Kingdom during the 1930s. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later
they began to feature unique content. This event made historians divide comics history
chronologically into ages. The ages were divided as follows:
Golden age – silver age – bronze age and modern age. This division is standard, but not all
the critics apply it, since some of them propose their own periods, and the dates selected may
vary depending on the authors.
(HACER UN DIBUJO COMO ESTE, EN EL QUE ESTÉN LAS ERAS DE LOS COMICS.
EL DIBUJO DEBE SER ACORDE A LO QUE VA A DECIR, EL GRÁFICO PUESTO ES
SÓLO UNA REFERENCIA)
OTRO EJEMPLO – ESTA LINEA DE TIEMPO TIENE GRÁFICOS, PERO NO SE
VE LA DIVISIÓN DE LAS ERAS. ESTO ES SÓLO UN EJEMPLO

Let’s start
G1: Dania Valdez
G2: DYLAN ROMERO

Golden age extends from 1938 (first appearance of Superman in Action) to 1956

(introduction of DC's The Flash).  The superhero archetype was created and many well-
known characters were introduced, including Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Captain
America, and Wonder Woman. During this period, writers used comics characters to talk
about World War II, I mean, to persuade people to support the troops and the war effort. (Ex:
Superman # 14, Strange tales #114) (IMPRIMIR UN PAR DE EJEMPLOS DE LA GOLDEN
AGE )
The following period, the Silver Age, goes from 1956 to 1970. It was an era of comic books
with superheroes, but also with some horror, romance and crime scenes. (Ex: Journey into
Mystery, The Fantastic Four and Showcase) (IMPRIMIR UN PAR DE EJEMPLOS DE LA
GOLDEN AGE)

G1: Shania Gressely

G2: DAYANA PLACENCIA

Then, we have the Bronze Age. It goes from 1970 to 1985. This age retained many of the
conventions of the Silver Age, with traditional superhero stories. However, this era is
characterized for the return of darker plot elements and more socially relevant storylines
(similar to those found in the Golden Age of Comic Books) featuring real-world issues, such
as drug use, alcoholism, and environmental pollution. (The Amazing Spiderman, Star Wars,
House of Secrets) (IMPRIMIR UN PAR DE EJEMPLOS DE LA BRONZE AGE)
Finally the last period, from 1985 until today, is the Modern Age. In this period, comic
book characters generally became darker and more psychologically complex, creators became
better-known and active in changing the industry, independent comics flourished, and larger
publishing houses became more commercialized. (Batman: The Dark Knight
Returns and Watchmen.) (IMPRIMIR UN PAR DE EJEMPLOS DE LA MODERN AGE)
After all the information about the periods of the history of comics, it is necessary to mention
that the most important companies related to comic books are: DC comics and Marvel. These
companies have been leaders in creating comics characters since their foundation in the 30’s
and they have evolved continuously, growing in popularity through movies, theme parks and
product partnerships to ensure their continued presence as huge part of American and World
culture.

MARVEL
G1: MARÍA BELÉN
G2: ASHLEY ROSALES

It was founded in 1939 with a different name, Timely Comics. Its first comic was titled
Marvel comics # 1, but undoubtedly, the one which brought much success to Marvel during
the golden age, was Captain America, which was launched in 1941.By 1951 Timely became
Atlas and It kept this name until 1961, when the Marvel era began. Since that date, Marvel
Comics has been considered as one of the most important comics companies around the world
and its characters have become icons that have not only entertained millions of people around
the world, but also have inspired kids and adults with their solid values such as patriotism,
honesty and solidarity.
The most iconic comics of Marvel company were: Captain America # 1, the night Gwen
Stacey died, the infinity gauntlet, X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga (1980), Civil War (2006),
Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus (1965) and Secret Wars (1985), its original version.
Let’s find out some important information of these famous comics.
(HACER COLLAGE CON LOS COMICS DE MARVEL MÁS ICÓNICOS)

Captain America Nº. 1

G1: VALERIA MENDOZA
G2: NAHOLY SANUNGA

Due to the alarming number of spies and saboteurs in the U.S. Army, president Franklin
Roosevelt commands FBI chief J. Arthur Grover to show two high ranking officials about a
top secret program designed to defeat those spies. The agents are taken to a seclude place
where a fragile man named Steve Rogers is injected a serum created by Dr. Reinstein that
transforms him into a formidable athlete code named Captain America. One of the agents
was a Hitler spy; after killing Reinstein and destroying the last sample of the serum, he is
defeated by Rogers.
Captain America went onto battle the enemies immersed in his country ranks carrying a
shield, and wearing a custom that covered his face, and reminded of the American flag.
Rogers later met Bucky Barnes, the mascot of the regiment at camp Lehigh, who discovers
his secret identity and thus becomes Cap's sidekick, wearing a red and blue custom. This
comic book was aimed to encourage people to feel patriotism in a period of war. The cover of
the book shows captain America punching Hitler and relates how a weak young man insists
on enlisting in the Army because he wants to serve his country and fight Nazis’ evil. This
comic book reflected the feeling of thousands of people who wanted to be part of those group
of brave men who were combating the German soldiers. It was a great idea to support the war
effort and convince Americans that they were doing the right thing.

(FIGURA GRANDE DE ESTE COMIC)

The Night Gwen Stacy Died
G1: ALEXANDER VIERA
G2: JOSÉ VILLÓN

Peter and his girlfriend Gwen Stacy visit Harry, who is in a sorry state. His father Norman is
livid about Harry's condition, blames Peter, Gwen, and Mary Jane for Harry's drug abuse, and
throws them out. When Norman hears that he is facing financial ruin, he suffers a breakdown,
and suddenly remembers everything. Norman again becomes the Green Goblin and makes it
his goal to kill Peter/Spider-Man for all the misery he imagines Spider-Man has caused him
and his family.
The Green Goblin abducts Gwen and lures Spider-Man to the Brooklyn Bridge. He gloats at
Peter, holding an unconscious Gwen. The two fight, and just when Spider-Man seems to get
hold of Gwen, Norman hurls her off the bridge. Spider-Man shoots a web strand at her legs,
and catches her. As he pulls her up, he thinks he has saved her. However, he soon realizes she
is already dead. Peter is unsure whether he broke her neck or if Osborn had broken it
previously, but he blames himself for her death regardless. The Green Goblin escapes, and
Peter cries over Gwen's corpse and swears deadly revenge

If Uncle Ben’s death was the moment that defined Peter Parker’s transformation into the wall-
crawler we know and love, then it was Gwen Stacy’s death that defined what his life as
Spider-Man would forever become. Shocking at the time and devastatingly potent today,
Gwen’s death has become as important to Spider-Man’s trajectory as a hero as Uncle Ben’s
death.

While Gwen’s death would go on to become an important part of Peter’s life in future issues
in terms of his guilt and fear of close relationships, the immediate impact within this story is
perhaps more important for Spidey in the long term. Here, Peter is overcome with rage like
we’ve never seen him before, ready to kill Norman Osborn.
When he finally confronts Green Goblin, he stops himself from beating the villain to death,
only for Norman to be killed by his own glider.
Peter realizes that death should mean something – even for the bad guys – that it’s a final
judgment he’s not qualified to make. Through being broken by the death of his first love,
Peter learns that revenge isn’t the solution to his problems – a lesson he’d carry for the rest of
his life

(FIGURA GRANDE DE ESTE COMIC)

THE INFINITY GAUNTLET

G1: JOHAN GUERRERO
G2: HOLGER DESIDERIO

The Infinity Gauntlet is an American comic book storyline that has six-issue limited

series written by Jim Starlin. Since its initial serialization from July to December 1991, the
series has been reprinted in various formats and editions.
At the start of The Infinity Gauntlet, After being resurrected by Death, Thanos has acquired
the six Infinity Stones and attached them to his gauntlet. With their combined power, he
becomes "like a god" and sets out to win the affection of Mistress Death, the living
embodiment of death in the Marvel Universe. When Thanos uses his powers to instantly
eliminate half of the life in the universe, Adam Warlock leads Earth's remaining heroes
against him. After the Infinity Gauntlet is stolen by Thanos' villainous granddaughter Nebula,
Thanos aids the remaining heroes in defeating her. Warlock ultimately obtains the Infinity
Gauntlet and uses its power to undo all it had wrought.
The series was a top seller for Marvel during publication and was followed by two immediate
sequels, The Infinity War (1992) and The Infinity Crusade (1993). The story's events
continued to be referenced in other Marvel comics for decades. The Infinity
Gauntlet remained popular among fans, warranting multiple reprint editions and merchandise,
with its themes and plot elements adapted into video games and animated cartoons. This
comic is definitely one of the most popular of all times and is considered one of the
masterpieces of Marvel.
(FIGURA GRANDE DE ESTE COMIC)
DC COMICS
G1: JOSEPH VÁSQUEZ -2D
G2: ALEXANDER CONTRERAS

DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies founded in
1934. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature
numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman and Wonder
Woman. The universe also features well-known supervillains who oppose the superheroes
such as Lex Luthor and The Joker.
The history of DC Comics has gone on to be a huge part of American culture. DC Comics
were able to survive and continue to thrive even when there were times when they had gone
through declining periods when comics books were losing interest. However, today they have
proved to be one of the most successful stories in the comic book industry and are a
subsidiary of Warner Brothers Entertainment and are also part of Time Warner too.
Definitely, Superheroes as Superman represent an ideal that people and those in positions of
power should try to emulate, that’s why they are still hugely accepted for people around the
world.
(HACER COLLAGE CON LOS COMICS MÁS ICÓNICOS DE DC)

"Superman, Champion of the Oppressed"

G1: GIANPERRE DESIDERIO

G2: MATÍAS
Action Comics #1 (cover dated June 1938) is the first issue of the original run of the comic
book/magazine series Action Comics. It features the first appearance of several comic-book
heroes—most notably the Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation, Superman. It is widely
considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most valuable comic book in
the world

Baby Superman is sent to Earth by his scientist father in a "hastily-devised space ship" from "a
distant planet" which "was destroyed by old age".

After the space ship lands on Earth, "a passing motorist, discovering the sleeping baby within,
turned the child over to an orphanage".

The baby Superman lifts a large chair overhead with one hand, astounding the orphanage
attendants with "his feats of strength".

When Superman (now named Clark Kent) reaches maturity, he discovers that he can leap 1/8 of
a mile, hurdle 20-story buildings, "raise tremendous weights", outrun a train, and "that nothing
less than a bursting shell could penetrate his skin".

Clark decides that "he must turn his titanic strength into channels that would benefit mankind, and
so was created 'Superman', champion of the oppressed...."[13]
(FIGURA GRANDE DE ESTE COMIC)

Batman: "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate"

G1: Kevin Morales

G2: Fiorella Morales
Detective Comics #27 was published in May 1939. It serves as the debut of Batman
in comics in a story titled "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate". The story was
written by Bill Finger and presumably drawn by Bob Kane.
While visiting Commissioner Gordon, Bruce Wayne learns that a chemical
industrialist named Lambert has just been murdered. Becoming suspicious, Bruce
decides to investigate as Batman and track down the murderers.
Exploring Lambert's contacts, he discovers the names of his old business partners:
Steven Crane, Paul Rogers and Alfred Stryker. Later, Crane is murdered at his
home by two thugs, who steal a contract from his safe. However, Batman intercepts
them, taking the document with him. Using it, Batman learns that the four men were
in a partnership of the Apex Chemical Corporation.
The final partners, Paul Rogers and Alfred Stryker, contact each other and agree to
meet at the laboratory. However, Rogers is trapped by Stryker's assistant Jenkins
and locked within a gas chamber. As he floods it with deadly gas, Batman arrives
and saves Rogers. He then subdues Jenkins as Stryker arrives on the scene.
Drawing a knife, Stryker attempts to finish off Rogers, but is quickly disarmed by
Batman. During the confrontation, the vigilante reveals that Stryker is actually broke
and planned to murder the group to claim sole ownership without payment. As
Rogers thanks Batman, the vigilante quickly leaves the scene before the police
arrive.
The following day, Bruce talks with Gordon about the case and Batman's
involvement. As the Commissioner wonders about the vigilante's identity, Wayne
returns home to change for another night on patrol...
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“The death of superman”

G1: Marla Gudiño
G2: REGALADO
The Death of Superman" is a crossover story event featured in DC
Comics' Superman-related publications. The crossover, which originated from
editor Mike Carlin and writers Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Jerry
Ordway, and Karl Kesel, began in December 1992 and lasted until October 1993.
The Death of Superman" is divided into three story arcs: "Doomsday!", "Funeral for a
Friend", and "Reign of the Supermen!". The first arc chronicles Superman's fight with
the monster Doomsday and concludes with his death. The second depicts
Superman's fellow superheroes and the rest of the DC Universe mourning his death,
ending with his adoptive father Jonathan Kent having a heart attack. The third sees
the emergence of four Superman imposters before the original is resurrected. A
number of characters in "The Death of Superman", such as Doomsday, Superboy,
the Cyborg Superman, Steel, and The Eradicator would recur in later DC
publications.
When news broke that DC planned to kill Superman, a beloved cultural icon, "The
Death of Superman" received unprecedented coverage from the mainstream
media. Superman #75, which features Superman's death, sold over six million copies
and became the top-selling comic of 1992.
G1: Carrión and Avila
G2: Erick Cabrera and Cynthia Pacheco
This is the end of our presentation about COMICS, as you could see, comics are more than
simple texts with superheroes. They are masterpieces that transmit different messages. A
comic can have information about political and social issues. They can also include romance,
horror, suspense and even humor. Their heroes inspire people, especially kids, who admire
their virtues and try to imitate their behavior. However, we must remember that they are
fictional characters and it is relevant to differentiate reality from fiction. Parents must always
be aware of what their children do and who they follow to.
Let’s start the trivia (interaction)