The concept of repetition has always intrigued me—not just in behaviour or visual motifs, though those are fascinating too—but specifically in plot, narrative, and theme. Circular narratives, in particular, are a popular device across storytelling mediums. The form of the medium doesn’t matter: written works, video games, television, cinema, or streaming content all employ circular narratives effectively. What truly matters is how the story begins and ends. Before delving fur

A discussion on the importance of empathy to storytelling and how it might be generated.

Traditionally, comics—and graphic novels—have focused on telling the story of a character. The exploits of colorful heroes and their...