The face in the narration box.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]91571[/ATTACH]
One of the most hokey conventions in comic books -and one I love- is the use of the 'little head' at the top of the narration box. It's used as a reminder that from here on out the story is told in the words of the character in question. To remove all doubts as to who's speaking a 'little head' is employed at the top of the box, like so:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]91572[/ATTACH]
Only in Comics.

It's hokey corny devices like this that you only find in comics that I really find irresistible.

Would you like to read twice-a-week notices like this in your inbox? [URL="http://my.timsnotebooksubscriberlist.com/"]Subscribe[/URL] to Tim Larsen's comic book newsletter AND get a FREE digital download of his latest comic: Mayfield Eight: An action-packed slam bang grindhouse biker story!!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]91573[/ATTACH]