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Explore the World of Comics Through a Scholarly Lens
Dive into the eighth volume of the "World of Comics" series, edited by Yulia Alexandrovna Magera. This collection brings together articles from Russian and international comic researchers, offering a deep analysis of the medium across cultures and eras.
The book is structured into six distinct sections. The first focuses on "Women's Comics," highlighting Japan, where genres like shōjo and josei have flourished. The second section turns to China, examining the rise of manhua, the circulation of traditional imagery, and cross-cultural interactions with Western comic characters. The third section explores protocomix forms, from 18th-century lubok prints and tiles to 19th-century graphic narratives and illustrated periodicals, and even 21st-century demotivational posters. The volume concludes with sections on "Russian (Cinema) Comics," "The Superhero Genre," and "Narrative in Comics."
This collection is primarily based on materials from the VIII International Conference "World of Comics," held online on March 3–4, 2023, at the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies, HSE University.
Ideal for a broad audience, this book serves researchers across disciplines interested in the professional study of comics, as well as fans of Asian, American, and Russian comics.
