Editing Comic book (section)

==Structure==
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[[File:Fingers & thumbs to - Page 76 from Tristram Shandy by Martin Rowson CCWSH1200P76.jpg|thumb|Page 76 of a [[graphic novel]] adaptation of ''[[Tristram Shandy]]'', drawn by the British cartoonist [[Martin Rowson]]]]
Comic books heavily rely on their organization and visual presentation. Authors dedicate significant attention to aspects like page layout, size, orientation, and the positioning of panels. These characteristics are crucial for effectively conveying the content and messages within the comic book. Key components of comic books encompass panels, speech bubbles (also known as balloons), text lines, and characters. [[Speech balloon|Speech balloons]] generally take the form of convex containers that hold character dialogue and are connected to the character via a tail element. The tail comprises an origin, path, tip, and directional point. The creation of comic books involves several essential steps: writing, drawing, and coloring. Various technological tools and methods are employed to craft comic books, incorporating concepts such as directions, axes, data, and metrics. Following these formatting guidelines, the process unfolds with writing, drawing, and coloring.<ref>{{cite journal|title = Knowledge-driven understanding of images in comic books|last = Rigaud|first = Christophe|date = 2015|journal = International Journal on Document Analysis and Recognition|doi = 10.1007/s10032-015-0243-1|volume = 18|issue = 3|pages = 199–221|s2cid = 12589544| url=https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01144856 }}</ref> In the [[United States]], the term "comic book", is generally used for comics [[periodical]]s and [[Trade paperback (comics)|trade paperbacks]] while "[[graphic novel]]" is the term used for standalone books.<ref name=":22">{{Cite book|last=Phoenix|first=Jack|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1141029685|title=Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More|year=2020|isbn=978-1-4408-6886-3|location=Santa Barbara, California|pages=4–12|oclc=1141029685}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kelley|first=Jason|date=2020-11-16|title=What's The Difference Between Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks?|url=https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2020/11/16/whats-the-difference-between-graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks/|access-date=2021-04-04|website=How To Love Comics|language=en-AU}}</ref>