Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

April 20, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Rictus sardonicus..?

The Man Who Laughs , adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel and starring Conrad Veidt, is a horror tragedy released by Universal Studios in 1928. It marks a symbolic passing of the (horror genre) torch, as it incorporates the themes and tropes of German Expressionism and those of what would become the Universal Monster era. Continue reading

April 17, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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From Gotham to Glasgow…

As previously posted, Clishmaclaver popped down to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum’s exhibition, Frank Quitely: The Art of Comics, this Easter weekend – and it was every bit as good as anticipated. 😀 More than just a breathtaking portfolio of … Continue reading

April 10, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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The Fish Whisperer..?

This Aquaman meme, from Marvel & DC Comics‘ Facebook feed, is timely – and hilarious! 😀 Make all the sushi jokes, YouTube spoofs, and SNL sketches you want, Aquaman’s been an icon for over seventy years. The King of the … Continue reading

April 7, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Star in a comic!

Check out The Phoenix comic‘s amazing new competition! 😼 Create/draw a new comic character and our favourite will become the star of a brand new four part story in The Phoenix and be illustrated by the brilliant Neill Cameron! To … Continue reading

April 6, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Slap the Joker: a meme..?

Iron Fist and Slapping the Joker: How not to Write Strong Female Characters – BookRiot Also known as, “But hey, she (ineffectually) fought off the Joker (who later killed her), right? So she’s feisty!” “A Slap the Joker Moment betrays a … Continue reading

April 5, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Further to previous rant…

Do read the following articles on this incendiary issue – for me anyway! 😉 – of female characters and diversity in comics; they’re both excellent reads! 🙂 Marvel VP Blames Dwindling Comics Sales on Female Characters and “Diversity” – Slate … Continue reading

April 5, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Wait, what?

Marvel’s vice president of sales has blamed declining comic-book sales on the studio’s efforts to increase diversity and female characters, saying that readers “were turning their noses up” at diversity and “didn’t want female characters out there . Oh, reeeaaally? This … Continue reading

March 31, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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DeeCon – Anyone wanna learn how to animate?

As you know, Clishmaclaver loves her comics and animĂ© . Comic-making and animation are all about storytelling, and that’s always a good idea! I came across publicity for this animation workshop in Dundee, in May, and thought I’d post it … Continue reading

March 28, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Graphically good

22 Beautiful Graphic Novels That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Genre – BuzzFeed Are you a newcomer to graphic novels? A bit lost as to where to start with this diverse, dynamic genre? I came across this post … Continue reading

March 24, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Diary of a Brechin Kid!

The most wonderful P7 pupils from Brechin’s cluster primaries joined me in the library yesterday to create comics; ‘slam diaries’ about pupils’ transition to high school – their very own Diary of a Brechin Kid! 😀 Taking their inspiration from … Continue reading

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