Is’nana The Were-Spider Volume 2:

The Hornet’s Web Pages 61-107

Describe this unique panel layout. How does the layout help to symbolize the action of this scene? How does this 2-page spread Emphasize Is’nana’s power? How do these pages depict the beauty and complexity of African and Carribean stories?

How do the creators introduce characters into a new scene? How do they use backgrounds and dialogue to help transition from one focus to another? How do these decisions help to guide the reader’s eyes while still allowing for surprises during reading?

One of the stereotypes against Black men that we examined was absent fathers - how does Anderson-elysèe combat this stereotype through Leland? Although he is currently a host, what symbolizes the love of his daughter and his need to be present, protective, and supportive of her?

Anderson-Elysèe slows down the pacing by using moment to moment panel transitioning, which emphasizes the mother cutting open Jenka’s sting area and sucking out the venom. Why is this moment significant for the development of Jenka’s Mom? Why is it important For the conflict and plot of the story?

Splash pages signify important moments or reveals in comics. In superhero comics, they are often used to emphasize power dynamics or fight scenes.

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There are very few splash pages in Is’nana. What power or strength is shown on this page? How does Anderson-Elysèe challenge the stereotypical portrayal of male strength? How does he challenge stereotypes of Black male relationships?

Anderson-Elysèe uses an embedded narrative (story within a story) to open the comic and to bring it full circle by referencing it again at the end. What is Anderson-Elysee saying about the power of stories? How does his Is’nana comic function as an empowering story for readers? How does it positively impact society?