Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Infographics


I'm really on the fence about infographics and I want to get your take. Do you like them? Have you ever incorporated them into your marketing campaigns? Making them seems easy enough as long as you have the data and a vision for its appearance. This example from Marvel Comics is both informative and educational. That is, if you ever found yourself wondering if Wolverine was taller than Captain America.
The Marvel Superhero Height Chart
Infographic Created by HalloweenCostumes.com

Click here to see a full-screen version of this infographic.

I understand their appeal - a picture is worth a thousand words, right? Infographics utilize images to relay information, and we like that in today's world of super-instant gratification. But it's very rare that I fully read an infographic. The majority I come across are overwhelming and contain too many details. That's why I'm on the fence.