Gerard jones sentenced to 6 years in jail on child. How did the people of the book become people of the comic book. Gerard jones is an american author and a comic book writer about media. The article violent media is good for kids by gerard jones. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. Former green lantern writer, sf writers grotto instructor admits guilt to child porn. Aug 15, 2018 author and comics writer gerard jones was sentenced tuesday to six years in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography. But not only does gerard jones give an account of the industry but more. Hal jordan is one of the finest green lanterns ever to charge a power ring. As writer elongated man 1, elongated man 2, elongated man 3, elongated man 4, green lantern vol 3 20, green lantern vol 3 21, green lantern vol 3 22, justice league europe 36, justice league europe 50, justice league spectacular 1.
Gerard jones and will jacobs have written a wonderful history of comic book heroes from the silver age late 50s to the present mid90s. My friends neighbor went through a nightmare a few years ago. Apr 01, 2002 writer gerard jones is the author of the new book, killing monsters. Jones, who is a comic book writer, incorporates selftestament to support his claim, and he uses several similar anecdotes overall, to prove that children should be free to watch violent media without restrictions. May 18, 2007 comic book writer gerard jones addresses concerns many parents have about violent video games. In joness essay, he talked about many good reasons that led me to be certain of his reasons why violent media are helpful to kids. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Author, journalist, and former comic writer gerard jones is now challenging the conventional wisdom in his book, kiling monsters. Former green lantern writer, sf writers grotto instructor. Oct 21, 2005 how did the people of the book become people of the comic book. Gerard jones the shadow wiki fandom powered by wikia.
Jul 22, 2008 earlier this year, comic book writer gerard jones author of killing monsters a study of violent childhood fantasies took part in a panel discussion at the commonwealth club of california. In the analysis, i determined whether or not jones use of rhetorical devices were effective in attempting to persuade his reader to. It is undeniable that the title of joness essay is straightforward and aptly named, if not confidently bold. Violent media is good for kids is an essay by gerard jones, a comic book writer and author of several books about popular media.
The child pornography being uploaded involved a prepubescent child performing sexual acts on an adult, the san francisco police department said, according to a kron4 report from friday the investigation started back in september, according to the outlet. Geeks, gangsters, and the birth of the comic book, says jews did it by channeling adolescent boys primal projections, thus transforming a disreputable enterprise the lowly comic into a. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Mother jones, an american independent news organization, published the essay, violent media is good for kids by gerard jones on june 28, 2000. Writer and historian gerard jones has been arrested on suspicision of possessing more than 600 child. Best known for his acclaimed 2004 book men of tomorrow.
He was sentenced to six years of imprisonment in 2018 for possession of child pornography. San francisco resident and comic book writer was sentenced to six years in prison on tuesday for distributing and possessing child pornography, according to the u. Comics writer gerard jones arrested on child pornography charges. Gerard jones american author and comic book writer viaf id. Comics writer gerard jones sentenced to six years in prison cbr. This excerpt is taken from a panel discussion entitled taming gaming in your home, presented by the.
I was interviewing gerard jones author of men of tomorrow, about the early days of the comicbook industry an. Earlier this year, comic book writer gerard jones author of killing monsters a study of violent childhood fantasies took part in a panel discussion at the commonwealth club of california. San franciscobased writer gerard jones, author of men of tomorrow. Geeks, gangsters and the birth of the comic book, gerard jones, basic books, 2004 this book is a history of that ubiquitous part of contemporary american adolescent life, the comic book. Geeks, gangsters and the birth of the comic book, jones was arrested in december 2016 following a police investigation and a search of his san francisco home that uncovered electronic. Comics writer gerard jones arrested on child pornography. Apr 08, 2018 last week, bleeding cool pointed out that esteemed comic book writer gerard jones was to change his plea of not guilty of charges of the possession and distribution of child pornography to that of. Violent media is good for kid summary essay example. Some, like gerard jones, author of numerous comic books, say that violent media is empowering, that box office smash hits like. Comic book author sentenced to 6 years for child porn in san. This paper will analyze the strengths and weaknesses. He was born in cut bank, montana on july 10th, 1957. Why children need fantasy games, superheroes, and make believe violence basic books. Jun 21, 2002 author, journalist, and former comic writer gerard jones is now challenging the conventional wisdom in his book, kiling monsters.
Violent media is good for kids by gerard jones 1041. It is an important book in providing the background details of the industry and also in its portraits of the creators of the various comic books. In january last year, comic book writer gerard jones was arrested on suspicion of possessing more than 600 child pornography files and uploading graphic. From 1987 to 2001, jones wrote comic books for several publishers, including 28 of the 31 issues of dcs the shadow strikes series work history. Gerard jones born july 10, 1957 is an american writer, known primarily for his nonfiction work about american culture and media, and his comic book scripting for various publishers.
Gerard jones on defining violence technology the guardian. In this essay, which begins on the following page, jones argues that violent comic books and video games serve a useful function for young people. Comic book author sentenced to 6 years for child porn in. As writer elongated man 1, elongated man 2, elongated man 3, elongated man 4, green lantern vol 3 20, green lantern vol 3 21, green lantern vol 3 22, justice league europe 36, justice league europe 50. Jan 09, 2017 gerard jones arrested for child pornography. Violent media is good for kids renowned comicbook author gerard jones argues that bloody videogames, gunglorifying gangsta rap and other forms of. From 1987 to 2001, jones wrote many comic books for marvel comics, dc comics, dark horse comics, viz media, malibu comics and other publishers. Why children need fantasy, super heroes, and makebelieve. Gerard jones is an awardwinning american author and comic book writer. In a monumental joint partnership between the two biggest companies in the comic book industry, dc comics and marvel comics, the two publishing rivals, worked together to temporarily create new superheroes based on the amalgamation of their greatest legends. Author and comics writer gerard jones, perhaps best known for his acclaimed 2004 book men of tomorrow, was arrested last week on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography. The hero may have a thousand faces, but the face of the superhero is american.
Jun 28, 2000 violent media is good for kids renowned comicbook author gerard jones argues that bloody videogames, gunglorifying gangsta rap and other forms of creative violence help far more children. Bright and romeo tanghal, collecting for the first time in over a decade the 6issue miniseries that retold the origin of hal jordan, the green lantern assigned to protect earth for years before his descent into darkness. I sold the screenplay to michael uslan at comic book movies, but before we could put it on the market he declared chapter. Gerard jones to be sentenced after pleading guilty to child. Gerard jones arrested for child pornography comic book news. This volume, written by jim owsley, keith giffen and gerard jones with art by m. Bruce eliot jones born 1946 whose pen names include philip roland and bruce elliot, is an american comic book writer, novelist, illustrator, and screenwriter whose work included writing marvel comics the incredible hulk from 2001 to 2005. Violence in media is healthy and beneficial for childrenor so claims gerard jones, author of violent media is good for kids. Comic book writer gerard jones addresses concerns many parents have about violent video games. But while his claim may boast confidence, it lacks credibility. In this article, jones, a comic book writer, argues that violent media can have positive effects on childrens behavior.
Author of humor books and articles since the early 1980s and many comic books of the 1980s and 1990s, gerard jones has also written several books about popular culture and served as a talking head on tv documentaries and news programs discussing tv history, comic books and childrens media. According to gerard jones indispensible book men of tomorrow. Aug 15, 2018 gerard jones, longstanding comic book writer, was sentenced yesterday by a san francisco court to six years in federal prison on child pornography charges jones, 60, pleaded guilty to the. Writer gerard jones is the author of the new book, killing monsters. July 10, 1957 is an awardwinning american author and comic book writer. Violent media is good for kids by gerard jones 1041 words. Jeffrey jeff johnson is an american comic book artist. Comic book writer gerard jones was recently arrested on child pornography charges. Writer and historian gerard jones has been arrested on suspicision of possessing more than 600. In january last year, comic book writer gerard jones was arrested on suspicion of possessing more than 600 child pornography files and uploading graphic videos to youtube. The following document is my revised edition of a rhetorical analysis of the article violent media is good for kids by comicbook author, gerard jones. Gerard jones is a writer whose credits include the new york times, harpers, batman and spiderman comics, and pokemon cartoons. Gerard jones, longstanding comic book writer, was sentenced yesterday by a san francisco court to six years in federal prison on child pornography charges jones, 60, pleaded guilty to.
Jones, gerard gerard jones american author and comic book writer. According to sfgate, the 59yearold writer was arrested dec. Jones argued in his essay violent media is good for kids to discuss several good reasons that violent media is beneficial to kids. Comics writer gerard jones sentenced to six years in. Comic book writer gerard jones arrested for child porn. Author and comics writer gerard jones was sentenced tuesday to six years in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography. Gerard jones sentenced to 6 years for child pornography. Violent media is good for kids by gerard jones 972 words.
In preparation for class discussion and other activities that. Jan 07, 2017 my friends neighbor went through a nightmare a few years ago. Gerard jones changes plea to guilty on child pornography. Geeks, gangsters and the birth of the comic book, jones was arrested in december 2016 following. With its naturalistic handdrawn animation, dreamily expressionistic touches, gorgeously bucolic background design, and elegant voice work from such superb english actors as john hurt, ralph richardson, richard briers, and denholm elliott, watership down is an emotionally arresting, darktoned allegory about freedom amid political turmoil. Gerard jones is an american writer, known primarily for his nonfiction and comic book work. He is best known for his work with writer gerard jones on marvel comics wonder man and malibu comics solitaire and with writer chuck dixon on crossgens way of the rat though he has also pencilled many other titles in his long career in comics, including the amazing spiderman, green lantern, and weapon x. They arrested him and took his house apart looking for computeslaptopscddvd memory sticks etc for evidence. Aug 15, 2018 san francisco resident and comic book writer was sentenced to six years in prison on tuesday for distributing and possessing child pornography, according to the u. Geeks, gangsters and the birth of the comic book, jones was arrested in december 2016 following a police investigation and a search of his san francisco home that uncovered electronic devices containing. Unwrap a complete list of books by gerard jones and find books available for swap. From 1987 to 2001, jones wrote comic books for several publishers, including 28 of the 31 issues of dcs the shadow strikes series. San francisco resident gerard jones, who was arrested in 2016 on suspicion of possessing more than 600. The child pornography being uploaded involved a prepubescent child performing sexual acts on an adult, the san francisco police department said, according to a kron4 report from friday.