Princíp komiky v komiksoch Juraja Martišku
The essence of humour in comic books by Juraj Martiška

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines the intrinsic nature of humour in the comic book The Worries of King Michael by Juraj Martiška. The paper draws on the definitions of comic book by H. Bergson and V. Borecký and argues that hyperbole is a key compositional element on which Martiška’s comic books depends. By virtue of this, Martiška relays moral failures of his characters. Owing to the use of various forms of hyperbole (facial expressions, gesture, posture), Martiška’s comic book induces comic effects even in stories with non-humorous situation. Furthermore, the paper examines situational comedy as another compositional element that imparts humour to Martiška’s comic books. Situational comedy is based on a moment of surprise; on a disappointed expectation occasioned by challenging stereotypes; a break in continuity; and on the making of contrast between the expected and the “real”. Finally, the paper arrives at a conclusion that the analysed comic book by Juraj Martiška is thought-provoking due to both the compositional elements through which humour is conveyed and the value and/or a moral lesson that the story implies.

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