Kim, ErinRieß, HenrikYuval EytamBerlin International University of Applied Sciences2024-01-152025-11-282025-11-282023https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/768AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The representation of war and conflict in comics has traditionally been constrained by the single-panel format, often leading to a simplified, reductionist view of complex geopolitical issues. This thesis proposes that multi-page graphic novels can offer a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of war's psychological and emotional impact on communities. Unlike single-panel comics, graphic novels provide an extended narrative format that allows for a deeper exploration into the individual and communal experiences of those affected by conflict. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of graphic novels as a tool for visual communication, specifically in conveying the multifaceted traumas and complexities of war, thereby fostering greater empathy and understanding among readers. Keywords: Graphic Novels, War, Conflict, Visual Communication, Emotional Impact, Psychological Trauma, Empathy, Single-Panel Comics, Narrative, Community ExperienceMACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 / Introduction...............................................................p.6 1.1 / Intro.............................................................................p.7 1.2 / Methodology............................................................p.8 1.3 / Disclaimer - Biased Perspectives.........................p.9 2 / Waltz With Bashir.......................................................p.10 2.1 / Context........................................................................p.11 2.2 / Analysis: Pace............................................................p.12 2.3 / Reception and Reach...............................................p.16 3 / Exit Wounds..................................................................p.18 3.1 / Context........................................................................p.19 3.2 / Analysis : Backgrounds..........................................p.20 3.3 / Depictions of Pain and Trauma............................p.22 3.4 / Subtlety Over Intensity..........................................p.23 4 / Palestine.......................................................................p.24 4.1 / Context........................................................................p.25 4.2 / Analysis : Visual and Verbal Density.................p.26 4.3 / Witnessing.................................................................p.27 4.4 / Bias and Empathy......................................................p.28 5 / Findings..........................................................................p.30 5.1 / Simplification and Facial Recognition..............p.31 5.2 / Word and Image Relations.................................p.32 5.3 / Intensity Vs Clarity................................................p.33 6 / Design Project.............................................................p.34 6.1 / Concept........................................................................p.35 6.2 / Viability and Scope.................................................p.36 6.3 / Putting Comics Methods Into Use.......................p.38 6.4 / Reception......................................................................p.40 7 / Conclusion...................................................................p.42engCommunity ExperienceConflictEmotional ImpactEmpathyPsychological TraumaSingle-Panel ComicsVisual CommunicationWarGraphic NovelsThesis