Stereotypes

The idea of stereotypes in comics is like trying to balance on a tightrope. It’s very easier for an artist to try to incorporate a stereotype into his work in hopes of being able to relate to their reader more easily; however, you are sacrificing a little bit of dignity as you deliver a low blow to which ever group you’ve attacked that is part of your human race. I personally think stereotypes are cop-outs for the artists because it’s too easy to put someone down just for your own success. It can be funny for one person but taken personally by the next. Now is it right or wrong? I have no say in that. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I think everyone in this world has been exposed to ideas like these for so long that it is near impossible to not think about the stereotype whether it is intentional or not. Even if you are against stereotypes, you still recognize them. So in that case, it is a very effective tool in the industry to easily manipulate the understanding of a viewer. I do wish that we as a whole would change our views.