Comic Art and Feminism in the Baltic Sea Region: Transnational Perspectives

The edited collection explores the relationship between comic art and feminism, highlighting the global, transnational, and local trends that have shaped it. It showcases multinational comic art that addresses themes of gender, sexuality, power, vulnerability, assault, abuse, taboo, and trauma, and explores how local histories of comics and feminism challenge or deconstruct the dominant narrative of canonical works.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection delves into the intricate interplay between comic art and feminism, shedding light on the diverse ways in which global, transnational, and local trends have shaped this relationship. Through a comprehensive analysis of multinational comic art, the chapters explore a wide range of themes, including gender, sexuality, power, vulnerability, assault, abuse, taboo, and trauma. The authors offer insightful perspectives on the defining characteristics of the aesthetics, materiality, and thematic content of their source material, often employing humorous undertones to convey self-reflection or social criticism.

Furthermore, the anthology expands the research horizon of feminist comics by incorporating national comics cultures that exist outside the cultural centers of Anglo-American, Franco-Belgian, and Japanese comics. By examining how local histories of comics and feminism intersect with transnational connections, the anthology challenges or deconstructs the dominant narratives or histories of canonical works. It also highlights how local histories complement or challenge the current understanding of the relationship between feminism and comic art.

This edited collection is a valuable resource for scholars and students in the fields of comics studies, women and gender studies, media studies, and literature. It provides a comprehensive examination of the complex dynamics between comic art and feminism, offering insights into the ways in which these two mediums have collaborated to promote social change and challenge oppressive systems.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032024967