Here on "All the Right Notes," I have mostly reviewed TV shows, with an occasional movie and book. I have wanted, however, to review a webcomic or graphic novel for awhile now. Webcomics and graphic novels are one of my favorite media to tell stories in because they are a perfect combination of art and writing. So now seems as good a time as any to shift my focus onto one of my favorite webcomics, Everblue by Michael Sexton.
In any form of storytelling, atmosphere is absolutely essential. In straight writing, atmosphere is achieved through writing style and word choice. In movies and TV shows, however, atmosphere can be established through lighting and color palettes that create certain moods for the audience. Though webcomics can create atmosphere through dialogue or writing, they are more similar to film in that their mood tones rely mostly on colors, lighting, and frame composition (where the camera is positioned in the scene).
Michael Sexton's webcomic Everblue is a beautiful example of the power color and lighting can have on atmosphere in graphic novels.
For a more detailed analysis of Everblue, check out the rest of the review after the break!
