Webcomic Memoirs

Our webcomic memoirs were guided by the essential question: How do I use both images and words to tell a story?

 

To explore this, we studied the graphic memoir Persepolis, closely examining how Marjane Satrapi constructs panels, communicates emotion through facial expressions and body language, and controls pacing to create tension and meaning.

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We then turned inward, thinking about moments from our own lives that felt meaningful—no matter their size or scope. We brainstormed memories, shared ideas with classmates to spark new connections, and selected moments that felt worth telling. We studied story structure and plotted our own narrative arcs using graphic organizers, identifying specific details we wanted to include: snippets of dialogue, meaningful objects, special outfits, sensory details like sounds and smells.

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From there, we sketched our ideas using panel planners, experimenting with layout and visual storytelling. Throughout the process, we shared our work with peers, asking thoughtful questions and offering suggestions, practicing empathy and careful listening along the way. Finally, we reflected on the choices we made as writers and artists in our writer’s statements.

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This project was not only about learning how to tell stories using both words and images—it was also about making meaning out of our own lives. We are proud to share our completed webcomic memoirs with you.

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