Emmy Award winning animator and comic book artist, Bret Blevins, and comic book writer, Tim Blevins, will discuss the evolution of the comic industry and the recent impact of technology on it. The comic industry has been slow to embrace technological innovation. Most comic book product extension has involved transitioning comic characters to alternate media forms such as film, television, video games and merchandise. Recent technology innovations and models, such as mobile computing, content streaming and social media present interesting opportunities to expand and rejuvenate the comic book experience. Bret and Tim will present an example of a new model for an interactive user experience in the context of comics and comic art in social media and mobile computing. The audience will be encouraged to participate in the creation and evolution of this new type of ?social comic.?
