Comics and Politics

Are comics appropriate for political campaign communication? I think it depends. I consider them an art form, but they're not respected by everyone. They are, however, a time-tested form of art and communication.

Comics can certainly be patriotic and treat serious political events with the respect they deserve. They can do more service than just satire. In terms of the Internet, they can be incorporated into blogs and could be incorporated into e-newsletters. With the right tone, they even could be appropriate for some web campaigns. They can portray both a positive message and rally the base. Sometimes they’re just plain funny. Even more important, they can say so much with just a few words.

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