Why are comic books looked down upon as inferior forms of art?

Answer 1

There are many reasons that people look down upon comic books .
Back when comics first started to be published they were considered low brow entertainment .
The artwork of the older comics is also of a lower quality , and the price (being inexpensive) gave it that connotation of being nothing more than a childs book .
However now with the advancements both in storyline , and art , comics have taken on a new appeal to many . The elite of the social world still look down on them , but who cares what they think anyway ?
Another thing is that comic books are becoming a lost artform , with the advent of cartoon movies , the internet , and importation of anime . Comics are not getting the kind of business they once did .
There are even more reasons but those are the main ones , hope this helps you out .

Answer 2

They are looked down upon by some. Of course, not by us in the business or who are fans (or both). As the editor of a magazine ABOUT doing comic books, I have a vested interest in the perception of the public-at-large.

Some people are just used to the idea of comics from their own youth. Funny books. Comics are more than that. Much more and I'll keep doing what I can to educate those that I can. As I hope you will.

Answer 3

Inferior forms of art? I don't believe that anyone has said that. However, child's book/not literature/the like, THAT I've heard from several people, including and not limited to my mom, some ex-friends, and teachers.

It's a western train of thought that it's a relic of childhood and if anyone reads them past the age of 10 is doomed to the life of a loner in his parent's bedroom and dressing up as Man Faye at Dragon*Con.

Bull****. That's the reason for why. Those that think they should be kept to childhood or you'll stay that way are stuck in the past. Western Culture needs to repaint their paradigm.

Of course, I was shocked and depressed when I saw on a "Good for 7-year-olds" list of books, Fruits Basket. It not only enforces the paradigms, but while it's not bad, it isn't for seven-year-olds (Slight Gore, mass amounts of [censored] nudity, several instances of crossdressing, especially by one character, and it gets really dark by volume 10.) If people took the advice and even a relatively mature 7-year-old points out one of those things, well... Jack Thompson will turn to manga and all my favorites will be banned. *Quickly hides them*

Answer 4

Comics are seen as childish reading material not because of the art, but because of the storylines. Men and women in spandex fighting supervillains sounds entertaining- but outlandish at the very least. Thus the general public sees this as something for people who play in their imaginiaton, (or who have one at all) leaving most adults out of the equation.

Comic art or "sequential art" is widely accepted as art form. Many fine art colleges and techincal schools have this subject available to students because comic books are not just about pictures and words. They involve far more comlex skills such as pacing, visual clarity, mood and tone, as well as all other skills any normal artist would have.
Andy Worhol is well known for his pop art based on comics, Frank Miller's Sin City is revered to say the least- and lets not forget Todd McFarlane creator of Spawn.....

Answer 5

They are not inferior forms of art! i don't know who said that, but someone overobsessed with anime. I like anime but I still like all other forms of animation. If the storyline of a comic book does not blend with the art, then the storyline itself is inferior.

Answer 6

I think there are several reasons...

- There is a stereotype of adult comic book fans being geeks.

- Most people are only aware of the super hero or 'Archie' comics.

- Related to the last issue, people are not aware many comics (including many 'super hero' comics) often explore mature topics and issues.

I am sure there are more, but those, I think, are the big three.

Answer 7

who said?!

i guess who ever said that never had time to appreciate that even a single box or cell in a comic strip can take like ages to do. It requires wit and precision to deliver to the audience the depth, the story and the emotions of the characrters in one single glance.
maybe they never had the oppurtunity to get and read a copy of all those mint editions like xmen, superman, etc.How about all the japanese mangas, they are pretty cool you know?

comics is not inferior it's just that they portray common day to day activities that we so often find common or boring...

Answer 8

never heard of that!

BUT!

Comics are pretty sweet. Not only do they tell a story BUT every part of the story is visualized and SOME of the artists who draw them are AMAZING. I really like the Spiderman comics about Ben Reilly and scarlet spider. YOur clone is smashing your wife. LOL messed up.

Answer 9

I am not familiar with that theory, Some comic art has been so profound it has moved me to tears. My friend Wade has a gift.

Answer 10

Shear Ignorance!