Saturday 23 February 2013

Further poster research- codes & conventions of the comic book poster

There are many different forms of superhero/comic-book film poster. Let's look at the codes and conventions of them.

  • Many superhero film posters (especially for more modern superhero films) contain the mystery element. They often don't show the hero in full but still make you aware of what the film is. Some hide the hero by making them face away from the audience:


  • Others use shadow and darkness to only hide part of the hero:



  • Other posters (usually the ones that arrive just before the films release) often show all of the main characters in the movie with the title big and bold somewhere on the poster.

  • Sometimes an image of the hero alone and in full view graces the poster:










































  • But sometimes it's the villain:













  • Teaser posters are often released. These often do not show any characters but instead a logo or hint to the films characters and plot:

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