Is’nana The Were-Spider Volume 2:

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Is’nana is a horror comic inspired by African mythology and Caribbean folklore. How is the lead character, Is’nana depicted on this cover? What aspects of his personality are emphasized through this image? What visual cues ground this comic in the horror genre? What visual cues ground it in fantasy?

The comic opens with an establishing shot of Africa. How is the beauty of Africa emphasized in this first image? How does this scene challenge stereotypes that Africa is merely an impoverished, violent continent?

The next scene depicts a house in Africa. How is the house depicted? How does this scene also help to challenge stereotypes of Africa? What beautiful aspects of African cultures are present in the home?

A story within a story is a popular device in all forms of literature. How is this device different in a comic? This is an African trickster tale – how are the mother and daughter responding to this story? While the comic is inspired by these stories, how else do the creators celebrate and honor these stories on this page?

Gutters are often white in comics, but the creators of Is’nana invert the gutter coloring in the modern, American scenes. What impact does this coloring choice have on the comic? Is it effective in conveying a horror tone? Is it effective in challenging the notion of whiteness as the standard? Is it effective in centering blackness in a unique way? Support your claims.