In the grade-A review of Mazzucchelli's "Asterios Polyp," Sean Howe of "EW" mentions the "nearly subliminal color symbolism" in the book. The symbolism is anything but subliminal -- it's an essential detail that's commented upon within the text. That doesn't make it any less great, though.
But it's like saying that the bat motif in Bruce Wayne's life is subliminal.
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Yes. It's liminal at best. Perhaps even superliminal.
"Hey you! Join the navy!"
I read your review of this book at Words Collide. I was completely bowled over by Asterios Polyp when I read it. I think the artist has completely upset the apple cart, when it comes to what a comic can be!
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