Women Illustrators in Comics - The Arabian Nights

I felt like going for something rather simple and focuses on fantasy instead of something based on real life based stories in comic. I wanted to escape reality for a little while (like most media usually do). So I chose to peak into Arabian Nights which was illustrated by Lillian Chestney. This comic, clearly by the title, revolves around the collection of fables in Middle Eastern culture in particularly Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. In the beginning as well as through the comic, it goes over the origins of the stories and how they came to be written.

The style displays similarities to the golden age of comics. Using the color scheme, designs, and angles of super hero and classic comics. I think one of my favorite character designs in the comic is that of Scheherezade, the main character telling the story of the Arabian Nights to her father. This can be credited to her simple silhouette that shows of her hip to waist ratio (exaggerated for means of her design) and her color palette of whites, reds, and purples. She is easily remembered and recognizable. For the panels I can honestly say that the set up of the comic strips somewhat reminded me of the graphic novel versions of classics. These include the graphic novel of Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice, The Wizard of Oz, and Frankenstein. Which isn’t bad of course. I find it to be particularly good just for those who want something easy to digest reading. This can be good for those who have trouble focusing or for those who are more visual learners.