Date of Submission

5-5-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Advisor

Diane Russo

Keywords

graphic novel, comic book, science fiction, futurism, transmedia

LCSH

Graphic novels, Comics artists, science fiction, multimedia

Abstract

During my time at the University of New Haven, I have been a constant advocate for the importance of graphic novels and their inclusion in the academic landscape. This thesis aims to tell a complete story within the comic book medium that incorporates my gained knowledge on narrative structure, character development, Judaism, and academic theory regarding the graphic novel as literature. The story takes place in the far future. Man has ventured out into the cosmos, but disaster has struck. Stars are dying, solar systems are disappearing, and the human race is running out of time. Aboard the crew of the Hannacorp-owned starship--the H. S. S. Goliath--Chief of Security Isaac Hasson, Chief Officer Esther Hasson, and Captain Daveed Barak are desperately attempting to follow their employers' directives to save humanity. However, when a series of grisly murders rocks the foundation of the ship and the crew's mission, Isaac, Esther, and Daveed set out to find the killer and uncover Hannacorp CEO Edwin Hannagin's true intentions behind the mission to save the human race. The story was developed with current industry trends like generative AI, transmedia, and the honoring of Judaic tradition and folklore in mind. The critical reflection delves further into these concepts and inspirations that helped inform the creation of this graphic novel script.

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