Western comic books and manga share several similarities. Aside from providing entertainment to the public, these materials, also, have essential purposes that are significant in literature.
But, despite the resemblances in terms of functionality and importance, these two materials are far different from each other. CBR listed the things that Western comic books may learn from manga, and vice versa, based on their differences.
On top of all, comic books from Western countries appear to have high "barriers" for newcomers. As explained, many interested individuals could not get into these materials because they are not accessible for everyone.
This is, reportedly, true for all casual fans. Considering all the confusing storylines, alongside the "multiple series branches," it can be difficult for many people to follow through immediately.
The case is different, however, for mangas. Almost all people who can find the time to read them can easily follow the plots and character movements.
The publication continued that Western comic books do not entail enough consistency when it comes to the characters. One possible reason behind this is that many comic book series are passed from one writer to another. This appears to be another point why it can be difficult for anyone to get into casual comic book reading.
While Wester comic books can learn a lot from manga, the same outlet noted that Japanese comics can do the same, as well. As explained, mangas do not have many outstanding live-action adaptations.
Movies and films that utilized Japanese comics as the source materials usually end up disappointing fans. This is, reportedly, why avid manga readers no longer expect anything at all from live-action adaptations.
Another point discussed in the report is the fact that mangas are not as easy to get a hold of as any other popular Wester comic books in various countries. There are times when people could not legally own manga comics because they all originated from Japan.
But, with the help of the digital age, some titles have now become widely accessible. Hundreds of Japanese comic series now have digital releases, allowing many people across the globe to read them.
Essays Leader released a similar report about the differences between Western comic books and manga series. As pointed out, the art style is the one that dramatically sets the two apart.
While mangas feature a more "stylized" output, Western comics appear to be more "realistic." But, aside from this, the two vary, as well, in terms of their size, presentation, color, and cost.
Due to the apparent distinct features, many individuals ask which of the two is better. Several netizens tried to argue and debate on the matter, as seen in some online discussions on Quora.
Although some people prefer manga over Western comics, there are still a few readers who like the latter more. Accordingly, determining which is better appears to be dependent on the reader's discretion and preferences. Nevertheless, the popularity of mangas is more apparent than Western comic books.
