Luke Arnott
Luke Arnott has a Master's Degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Western Ontario, where he is currently enrolled in the Media Studies PhD program.
His main research interest is the epic genre across cultures, media, and languages. Luke's MA thesis sought to define the epic in the context of ancient, medieval, and modern cultural productions. His doctoral dissertation will expand that definition to new media, such as comic books and video games.
Luke's most recent scholarly article, Blam! The Literal Architecture of Sin City, was published in the Fall 2008 issue of the International Journal of Comic Art.
In addition, Luke has spent most of the 2000s writing for the web on a wide variety of topics, such as entertainment, travel, and technology. He has contributed regularly to numerous sites, including AskMen.com, Yelp.com, and ConsumerSearch.com.
Since joining Suite101 in January 2009, Luke has been honored with Editor's Choice Awards for articles in a number of topics. They include:
Market Day by James Sturm – Graphic Novel Review
Mail-Order Comics: Pros and Cons of Comic Books Sent by Post
An Introduction to Gísla saga Súrssonar
The Best Christmas Comics to Give to Collectors
How To Write an Academic Statement of Intent
The Visual Parts of a Comic Book Page
An Introduction to Grettis saga Ásmundarsonar
Peter Bagge – The Neat Stuff Years
Nintendo Power's Mario, Zelda, and Metroid Manga
Six Classics of Comic Book Theory
Comic Book Copyrights in Gaiman v. McFarlane
Luke was promoted to Feature Writer for the Graphic Novels/Comics section in May 2009.
In December 2009, Luke's article The Best Christmas Comics to Give to Collectors was one of five winners of Suite101's "Best of the Holidays" writers' challenge.
Luke was named Suite101's first "Feature Writer of the Week" in May 2011.
For more about Luke and his various projects, see Luke Arnott's Personal Page.
Latest Articles
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Free Comic Book Day 2011: What to Expect at the 10th Annual FCBD
Free Comic Book Day is held to promote comics locally. Here is more about the annual event and some of the comics that will be given away May 7, 2011.
May 3, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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What is Cultural Imperialism? The Development of a Media Theory
Cultural imperialism theory looks at media and core-periphery relations. Often contrasted with globalization, CI theory has been revived in the 2000s.
Apr 13, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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Spider-Man: A Meal to Die For – Free Digital Comic Review
Marvel's recent free digital comic release of Spider-Man: A Meal to Die For, in which Spidey meets Top Chef Eli Kirshtein, is just another unlikely team-up.
Feb 27, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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The Origins of Batgirl: How Barbara Gordon Turned Crimefighter
Barbara Gordon has been the most well-known Batgirl. Despite a link to the 1960s Batman TV show, this Batgirl's origin story has been retold consistently.
Feb 21, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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3D Comics: Computer-Generated and Stereoscopic Comic Books
3D comics can refer to comic books that use 3D glasses to create the illusion of depth. But the term is also used for comics rendered with CGI.
Feb 3, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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Evaluating Research Paper Sources: Credibility and Quality
Not all research paper sources are equally credible. Essay writers should evaluate references for accuracy, authority, objectivity, and timeliness.
Jan 24, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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Neonomicon #1–4 by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows: Comic Book Review
Neonomicon, the new horror miniseries written by Alan Moore and drawn by Jacen Burrows and places the stories of H. P. Lovecraft into a modern setting.
Jan 17, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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Market Day by James Sturm – Graphic Novel Review
James Sturm's Market Day, set in 1900s Europe, is a timeless meditation on the economic pressures against craftsmen - whether they make carpets or comics.
Jan 9, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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The Best Graphic Novels for Starting a Comics Library
There are plenty of excellent graphic novels to read, but here are the best classics of the genre no serious comic-book library should be without.
Jan 3, 2011
- Luke Arnott
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How to Sell Comic Books for the Most Money
To make the most money selling comic books, consider the number and type of comics, determine realistic prices, and find the right venue to advertise them.
Dec 27, 2010
- Luke Arnott
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