Emily Ong Su Yu / 0365304
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Concept and Progression
- Sketches
- Progress
2. Final Work
3. Reflections
Task 4: Webcomic
Concept and Progression
Illustrated Typographic Poster
Instructions
In this assignment, we will create an animated, web-ready comic cover
and a minimum 3 panel comic page based on the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W.
Jacobs in Adobe Illustrator. Apply Scott McCloud’s comic transition
types (from Understanding Comics) to tell a part of the story
visually, emphasising animated transitions that enhance the
storytelling.
Rasiotale
The webcomic cover design embodies surrealism with its striking visual metaphor of a golden coin being handed over by a decayed paw, symbolising the tragic greed and consequences tied to the cursed object. Herbert’s death due to the wish for 200 pounds is subtly foreshadowed, blending the mysterious and eerie tones of the story.
This webcomic panel visually interprets the suspenseful atmosphere and character dynamics of the original text, focusing on the sinister presence of the monkey’s paw. The opening panel sets the mood with a nighttime setting, featuring a crescent moon and dimly lit houses to create an eerie and foreboding tone. The second panel captures the characters’ interactions, highlighting Mr White’s curiosity and Herbert’s sarcastic remarks. The enclosed, shadowy room reinforces the sense of secrecy and builds tension around the monkey’s paw. The placement of dialogue balloons effectively guides the viewer through the unfolding scene, emphasising the characters’ differing perspectives on the paw’s significance. The action-to-action transition of Herbert grabbing the paw is depicted through close-up panels, portraying his eagerness and impulsiveness. This progression builds suspense while focusing on the paw as the central object of danger. In the final panel, Herbert’s wide-eyed expression and unsettling grin foreshadow his overconfidence and the tragic events that will follow. The red text of his dialogue “We’re going to be rich, famous, and happy”, adds irony and intensity to his words, while the muted colour palette and stylised visuals enhance the dark, mysterious tone. Together, these elements effectively translate the story’s themes of greed and its consequences into a compelling visual narrative.
References
Figure 1.1 References for Cover Week 11
(06/12/24).
Figure 1.2 References for Panel Week 11
(06/12/24).
Figure 1.3 Composition References from Framed
Ink Week 12 (13/12/24).
Figure 1.3 Composition References from Framed
Ink Week 12 (13/12/24).
Chosen Text
Sketches
I designed the cover
sketch to feature Herbert
with a serious expression
and
the monkey’s paw beside
him. The composition creates a sense of mystery and suspense,
reflecting the story's eerie tone.
Figure 1.6 Sketch for Panel Week 13
(17/12/24).
I designed the panel sketch to highlight the key moment where the characters interact with
the monkey’s paw. Their silhouettes and expressions convey the tension and
anticipation in the scene.
Mood Board
Progress
Figure 1.8 Progression for Cover Week 15 (05/01/25).
Figure 1.9 Progression for Panel Week 15
(05/01/25).
Transitions
Figure 1.10 Transitions Week 15 (05/01/25).
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Scene-to-Scene: I used this transition for the panel that shifts
from the exterior view of the house at night to the
interior, where the characters are discussing the
monkey paw to create context and atmosphere by moving
from the broader environment into the intimate setting
of the conversation.
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Action-to-Action: I used this transition to depict the sequence of
Herbert reaching out and grabbing the monkey paw,
emphasising the movement and interaction.
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Subject-to-Subject: I used this transition to shift focus from
Herbert's interaction with the monkey paw to his
reaction, highlighting his emotions and intentions
while maintaining the narrative flow.
- Scene-to-Scene: I used this transition for the panel that shifts from the exterior view of the house at night to the interior, where the characters are discussing the monkey paw to create context and atmosphere by moving from the broader environment into the intimate setting of the conversation.
- Action-to-Action: I used this transition to depict the sequence of Herbert reaching out and grabbing the monkey paw, emphasising the movement and interaction.
- Subject-to-Subject: I used this transition to shift focus from Herbert's interaction with the monkey paw to his reaction, highlighting his emotions and intentions while maintaining the narrative flow.
Final Work
Webcomic
Final Webcomic Cover - PNG
Figure 2.1 Final Webcomic Cover - PNG Week 15
(05/01/25).
Final Webcomic Cover - GIF
Figure 2.2 Final Webcomic Cover - GIF Week 15
(05/01/25).
Final Webcomic Panel - PNG
Figure 2.3 Final Webcomic Panel - PNG Week 15 (05/01/25).
Final Webcomic Panel - GIF
Figure 2.2 Final Webcomic Panel - GIF Week 15 (05/01/25).
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