Comics, like all literature, is divided into genres, of which about 90% are superhero stories. Fans of graphic novels will find in this ocean of stories for all tastes:
- children’s stories;
- Detectives;
- fantasy;
- horror;
- science fiction;
- thrillers;
- romance;
- erotica.
The format of the media varies: books magazines, subscriptions to the Internet platform. In addition to bright, eye-catching pictures, there is also a strict, black and white variety, which has its own fans.
A separate interpretation is the manga, the Japanese version, which enjoys phenomenal popularity in Asia. The images of the characters are characterized by simplicity of drawing, the main emphasis is on the disproportionately large eyes. Story lines are reflected mainly in pictures, dialogues are of secondary importance. Manga became a source of inspiration for the creation of anime, a Japanese animation that retains the graphic style and manner of the original.
Many viewers, after watching movies about superheroes, join the world of comics, because they want to know the background of the characters, the details of their relationships with other actors. The major publishers working in the comics genre are the constant competitors of Marvel and DC. The Marvel universe is known for such series as:
- Captain America;
- Spider-Man;
- Guardians of the Galaxy;
- Hulk;
- X-Men;
- Iron Man.
DC Publishing is famous for creating Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and the Justice League. The industry’s dominant players offer readers hundreds of characters and storylines.
For many readers, comics have already become a constant source of interesting stories, becoming a full-fledged hobby.