How does the absence of color affect storytelling in a Marvel comic?

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How does the absence of color affect storytelling in a Marvel comic?
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The absence of color forces the artist to rely more heavily on line work, shading, and composition to convey mood, depth, and emotion. It can heighten the sense of realism or grit, and it often requires a more deliberate approach to visual storytelling, as color cues are unavailable to the reader.