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Pop Out

An element (character, object, speech balloon, etc) ‘pops out’ of the panel.

A Pop Out element brings attention to itself or its action. It can also be used to produce a trompe-l’œil effect (illusion of 3D on a 2D surface).

A character reaches out for an apple. Her hand pops out of her own panel, failing to cross over to the apple panel. There is an alternative solution to the layout for this sequence.

Rembrandt’s father-in-law’s shadow pops out of its frame, enforcing the trompe l’oeil effect produced by his hand reaching out towards us. Jan Cornelis Sylvius, preacher, Rembrandt, National Gallery of Victoria.

The hats pop out the top of the panels to emphasise their height. Jucika, Pal Pusztai. (This cartoon employs Pop Out as a reoccuring device)

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