Abstract

Although the comic has been with us much longer than other arts considered as such without prejudice, there are currently no appropriate search tools that allow us to study this publication genre, so there is a considerable information vacuum in this respect. We briefly discuss the reasons that led to this neglect, and how to end this vicious circle that increasingly isolates the comic from the other arts.

Abstract

Comunicacion invisible.net, a subject gateway for film studies designed specifically for research, education and online learning within the professional and academic community, is presented. The directory describes, classifies and provides access to open content databases in film studies available on the Web, placing specific emphasis on the quality of their content, accessibility and usability. A survey of researchers, teachers and professionals in communication and film studies was carried out to ensure the selection of appropriate databases.