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seems to pick out elements, without explaining their context [figs 10, 11). The result is an<br />
abbreviated version of the genre.<br />
The plot then turns into a standard action sequence, its structure derived from film or<br />
comics. It is scrappily drawn, but the timing is conventionally arranged, which facilitates<br />
comprehension. In creating a fantasy comic, Sididis draws on both fantasy and comic<br />
conventions, producing an amalgamation of the two genres.<br />
Looking Forward to Death, by Donn Ingle, is a completely derivative script, also relying<br />
on 2000 AD science-fiction for inspiration. Excessive violence seems to be obligatory in<br />
these cloned comics: either the comics are an excuse to draw violence, or this violence<br />
is necessary to the appearance of a 'proper' comic.<br />
Figure 12 Ingle Looking Forward to Death p2<br />
The artist appears to be familiar with some comic conventions. Tonalities and layout are<br />
skilfully manipulated, and frame sizes change according to the pace of the narrative.<br />
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