Lab+3+-+Do+you+agree+with+McLuhan+when+states+comics+are+an+extension+of+photographic+media?

Do you agree with McLuhan when states comics are an extension of photographic media? Why or why not?
McLuhan has stressed the importance of finding the message within the medium. It is through the interpretation of the audience, that messages and meanings are created. Comics can be considered an extension of photographic media because it follows within these boundaries of providing minimal detail for more interpretation. This is seen through McLuan’s explanation of “cool” media that requires the audience to determine the meaning with minimal guidance. In contrary, “hot media” provides less participation from the viewer, such as television or film. It is through McLuan’s theory of cool media that comics can be linked to photographic media. He gives the idea that there is very little detail, with no specification of location or time within most comics. It is up to the viewer, to interpret and create the world in which the comic exists to follow the story. In relation to other photographic media, such as art photography, a similar approach is used. Some artists chose to have minimal detail within the picture to grasp more participation from the viewer to create their own interpretation. They also attempt to convey some form of message through their artwork varying from themes of beauty to corruption and evil. This is no different to the idea of the comic, as most comics provide morals and values. For example, a Superman comic projects the idea of heroism through little detail. The viewer can only see a small cartoon figure with minimal dialogue, but see him as an iconic hero teaching morals of good decisions. Comics have the ability to find a balance between story and interpretation to the view. There is a set structure, with minimal detail but enviably rely on the view to follow and base their own opinion on the characters and themes presented.