The contemporary literature really dives into some hard topics of suicide, depression, and other morbid topics. I feel like these comics were meant for the ages between 30 and maybe 20. They probably were popular due to the rise of comics in the 50s, as young kids would read charlie brown. Now since they are adults it is hard to relate more to the child comics and gags. Also, I wonder if these comics get more real due to the time period. People want deeper stories and more realistic situations. However, most of these comics over exaggerate the situation to create a more interesting. Sometimes it's strangely humorous. I find some of these interesting and others to get kind of boring due to the same perspective in the pieces.
The humor of the "hippy world" through "Freak Brothers", while following a group of druggies in the world, we get a look into what the time period thought about them. Which I technically don agree with the statement, it is funny to read. They exaggerate some of the stories to a point of ridiculousness. To the point of showing fear towards government and cops, and how absurd both sides views. This comic kinda reminds me of the simpsons, making fun of America, but not getting mad at the idea. I feel like sometimes I put myself into these character shoes, due to relating to them in some ways, and laughing at myself. The style of characters is interesting because the worldview of hippies are a little different than what they were then. For example when I think of hippies, its long hair, headband, peace symbols, and vibrant clothes. While these are conveyed completely different than what I thought of as hippies. One issue they did bring up that was humorous...
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