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Review of Supersex

Bonser discusses comics that are age appropriate and can be comfortably included in a school library or classroom. He also acknowledges any material that could be inappropriate for readers about specific comics which can also help librarians, teachers, and/or parents and guardians be aware of what teens are reading. Bonser’s tone is conversational as it seems he is speaking directly to the reader. This creates a sense of informality which makes it easier to understand challenging concepts of comics, such as the complexity of the visual language that makes up comics (42), or the concept of gutters which is the ‘blank space between panels’ (56) and how it can affect the reader and/or comic story. However, there is one element for readers that are unfamiliar with comic book conventions, such as dialogue balloons and caption boxes. For example, excerpts of dialogue from a comic book is presented in a script form, rather than as an excerpt from the actual comic book itself. In ‘Chapter 2: How to Read and Enjoy Comics,’ in the ‘Dialogue Balloons and Captions’ subsection, there is a mention of a conversation between Spider-Man and the police captain from Brian Michael Bendis’ Ultimate Spider-Man #9. The dialogue is presented in a script format (53), without dialogue balloons. Using the excerpt of the conversation from the comic book, could demonstrate the importance and impact of dialogue balloons and captions on the conversation and comic story in a more significant manner. Another element for a teen reader may be their unfamiliarity with the process of footnotes, and use of more formal language, especially in some of the quotations that Bonser’s borrows from other comics sources. However, this is a good exercise to engage teenaged readers in how to read footnotes, and how to tackle unfamiliar vocabulary. In this way, the guide engages teen readers with a level of respect that may not be found in other reference materials. This guide serves as a great reference text for a wide audience and readers of all skill-levels. It not only introduces teens to the world of comics, but promotes a unique lens into comics’ long history, unique nuances, and promotes a framework for visual literacy.