Maze Runner Magazine Cover Analysis

The masthead is written in a custom font where no two letters are the same, the first M has a curve and is filled in black with a white outline whereas the Y and M are semi-transparent red with a white outline, the Y is smaller and cuts off parts of each M, and the last M has a sharp corner; each aspect of the masthead is individual and would appeal to a younger demographic because of its quirky appearance.

A candid image is used for the feature article photo, it is a still of the action within the film, all of the characters are running, this conveys a chaotic scene and the desperation of the subjects. With the image being candid it makes the story if the film more mysterious as we are not told what we want to know. The image is taken from a high angle, we see the characters running up a hill, with a maze like structure behind them, the white glow behind the characters is used to represent the unknown dangers within the maze. Their is a large sense of omnipotence in the image as it is taken from a high angle and that the young adult characters are running from a predator, when the human race is supposedly at the top of the food chain.

Cover lines are written on the left and right of the page, introduced with a sharp red shape and bold white writing, the red and white colour scheme works well with the dark and gloomy background image.  Other cover lines can be found at the bottom of the page following from the large red puff 'PLUS', the text is fairly small and tightly packed against on another, commas are used to separate each cover line.

The headline of the feature article is written in a stone effect font, with sharp bold lettering, this is down to replicate the stone walls of the maze seen in the background of the image. It is written very simply, with a word on each line, each word is bigger or longer and has the same letter spacing.  This is done again to replicate the maze, the differences of the walls and spacing, along with how they change.

The puff '25 games covered inside!' takes up fairly large amount of space on the page, it relates to the puff at the top of the page about 'movies anime manga games & more', the magazine is purposely directed to a younger demographic as its contents are focused on the fun, young activities.  The magazine also has a relation with comic con, this would appeal to a large demographic as the comic con convention holds exhibits from thousands of games, moving pictures and books for all ages.

There is a plug below the headline, it is written in a simple white text, the sentence is just as simple when it is describing the article's content.  The mode of address is very informal and more jokey and chatty, showing that it is aimed at a slightly younger demographic, such as those in their teens.