Breaking the Fourth Panel: Neonomicon and the Comic Book Frame (1 of 2)

An analysis of Neonomicon #1 (Moore, Burrows), developing into a broader analysis of framing in the medium as a whole.
With thanks to Scott McCloud, who I completely stole the "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" joke from.

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[LittleBrick]

loved the video, what is the name of the music? it sets the atmosphere.

[AllyourbasicGerrard]

A couple of tracks from Kasabian's self-titled debut album: Orange and Ovary Stripe

[Joseph Nanni]

This is a brilliant analysis but the video needs to be subtitled.

[AllyourbasicGerrard]

Thanks. Subtitles are actually available. Turn on CC.

[MsBickle76]

how do you you know this is his last comic? why? is he retireing or dieying or something? i hope is not true! i fucking love his shit!

[AllyourbasicGerrard]

He clarified the situation recently, saying that he's giving up on comics as an industry, not as a medium. In other words, he'll more than likely write more comics, but they won't be within the framework of Marvel/DC/ABC/etc. I think they'll be self-published or something.

[voxie]

brilliant brilliant video! i sometimes struggle to hear you though. rewatching aids this a bit though...

[Bowzer Supernova]

i loooooooooove this series i havel all thanks for the analysis!



[Butt Secks]

I appreciate Jacen Burrows' art also, but I think you're reading too much into the layout. I understand the comparisons between certain panels and certain shots from famous movies, but your "theory" about the panels themselves being "divided" by drawings inside the panels (such as FBI insignia, or lines representing walls) is a bit of a stretch. Also, thanks for reminding us that drawings are indeed two-dimensional- it's like the comic itself sucked so hard, I forgot that basic law of physics.

[factthanolder]

Cool analysis.

[goldlion85]

Are you afraid to be heard by other people in the house? Or maybe you're doing these video's at an ungodly hour. Either way, you cannot be heard. Project your voice man.