Marvel launches new comic featuring real life heroes: nurses
Although Spiderman and Black Panther are the heroes of our fantasy worlds, the heroes of our real world, especially in 2020, are doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers. Marvel is capping off the year with a recognition of these real-life heroes in the form of a comic book about real-life Read More...
Creating comics for the Middle East
Comic book artist Suleiman Bakhit looks for stories and role models that will empower and inspire a new generation of comic book readers in the Middle East. Marco Visscher | May 2009 issue Ever wondered why Superman isn’t popular in the Middle East? “We don’t like our heroes to wear their Read More...
True-life superheroes, now in comic books
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama... and Mahatma Gandhi, Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela. Read all about them in the Japanese comics promoting positive messages. Heather Wax | May 2009 issue When Eiji Han Shimizu, 38, grew up in Yokohama, Japan, he loved comic books, Read More...
The making of Aranim Media Factory and Emotional Content comics
Aranim Media Factory and Emotional Content are redefining comic books, reaching out to new audiences and reshaping heroes. Get a glimpse into the process by viewing their sketches and original artwork here! Ode Editors | May 2009 issue Emotional Content Emotional Content, which publishes manga Read More...