I want to talk about variations of devices. I will show you a link what I mean by that.
The evocation of fury in Bill Vigoda's 3 page comic "Archie's Fables" is visible by placing the word balloons just so.
Vigoda is one artist with Herriman-esque micro narratives. He plays off of the story of Goldilocks with Bob Montana's characterization of Betty (from Archie comics fame).
For further information, see the following link which explains possible effects that mark making has in comic devices.
Also see the choices a letterer can make in this Youtube video from Strip Panel Naked:
