.and not necessarily in a good way. What the world needs now is love, sweet love AND things that distract us from the daily fresh hell by giving us a bit of a laugh.
My ability to spread love worldwide is somewhat limited but I CAN (hopefully) give you a bit of a laugh with a BUNCH OF SILLY CARTOONS.
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When helping Bentara Budaya compile the material for the Graphic Memoir Indonesia comic exhibition, I set the initial period from 2004, when Tita Larasati’s sequentially illustrated diary was exhibited at Erasmus Huis. I don’t think I’ve found similar works in previous years. Tita’s style then developed through the publisher Curhat Anak Bangsa which created the Graphic Diary and Graphic Travelogue lines (both are sub-topics of graphic memoir).
Then a few days ago when visiting the Matawaktu library, I found new data, that there was a journalist from the old order era (with a film background) who made a unique graphic memoir because it was shaped like a storyboard for a film, maybe this will be made into a film one day – but the work is very sequential (I hope to get confirmation regarding this, for friends who know). These images are one of the works saved from the confiscation of archives (which were later destroyed) by the Japanese army at that time. (The original archive belongs to B.Beem which was handed over to the collection of the Bronbeek Museum, Arnhem, the Netherlands). He is H. B. Angin (Hajopan Bejo Angin 1910 – 1958).
Seeing his background, he had studied film at the Film Department (Univ of California) and worked at Java Industrial Film as an artistic director, after previously H. B. Angin worked as an illustrator and cartoonist at the Bintang Timoer newspaper (closed after the 65 incident) — then his drawings are very exciting and very dynamic (carrying the idea of revolution). There are several other things that are equally exciting in this exhibition. Please come.
“I made a new comic about the origins of due process, how fundamental it is to our rights and the very notion of freedom in this country, and how we all must fight to ensure due process for everyone.” – Nick Sousanis
SEA Junction presents the first time launch in Thailand of the Southeast Asia comic anthology South East Asian Kommunity 2024 which was produced by Komiket and Philippine International Comics Festival. The book launch “Connecting through Comics in Southeast Asia” will take place Saturday 24 May 2025 at SEA Junction at 4.00 -5.30 PM (Bangkok Time), this event will also be livestreamed on the SEA Junction Facebook page.
Southeast Asian comics creators have long been underrepresented and often generalized as a single identity. Yet, the region is diverse—rich with unique cultures, languages, and stories. This comic anthology brought together creators from across Southeast Asia to co-create a one-shot comic that reflects their individuality and shared identity. More than just a collaboration, it’s a movement to break stereotypes, build connections, and amplify overlooked voices through storytelling.
This event will discussion with the editors Paul Herras from the Philippines and Lim Cheng Tju from Singapore as well as Ping Sasinan, an artist who has contributed to the anthology from Thailand. Join us for a session of insights on the challenges and opportunities that comic artists face in the region. Strategies to uplift creators, provide platforms, and promote Southeast Asian talent in the region and globally will also be discussed with the aim to create a future where Southeast Asian stories are not only visible, but appreciated and celebrated.
Hello ! Friday, December 13th, I invite you to the launch of my new bd “Elsewhere”! It will be at the La Régulière bookstore, rue Myrha in the 18th in Paris! The ideal gift to give a leftist parent!
An independent group of comics creators has developed a free comic (broken into sections on a featured web site) called ‘Stop Project 2025’. Creators range from award-winning professionals to alternative creators. The titular focus is on the issue of Project 2025, with all strips uncredited. Editors note it was an all-volunteer, all spare time effort. Links are included for voter registration.
From the site’s introduction:
Project 2025, also known as “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” is a document created to be a roadmap for a second Donald Trump presidency.
It was prepared by the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation and many former Trump staffers–those who didn’t leave in disgrace, quit in disgust, or narrowly avoid getting hanged by his mob.
Trump claims to know nothing about it. He’s lying. And if elected, Trump’s lack of self-discipline and fathomless self-absorption means that the people he surrounds himself with will have free rein to enact Project 2025’s agenda.
So we’ve made comics to explain some of that agenda, and move you to vote against it.
We did this because you shouldn’t have to read this monstrosity. After all, it’s more than fifty times as long as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution … combined.
Our two founding documents are short because it doesn’t take a lot of words to say “You matter, and you have a voice.”
Project 2025 is longer because it’s a detailed plan to shut you up, and shut you out.
Don’t let it do either.
Read on, then vote.
Topics covered include: Abortion, Anti-Trans Discrimination, Authoritarianism, Children, Christian Nationalism, Climate, Cronyism, Education, Environmental Protection Agency, Executive Orders, Extreme Weather, Health Care, Immigration, Internet Freedom, Libraries, Militarism, Police Abuse, School Lunches, Taxation, Teachers, Voting Matters, War on the Working Class
Contributors:
Karim Ahmad, Ho Che Anderson, Alejandro Arbona, Andrew Aydin & Josh Rogin, Brandt & Stein, Zander Cannon, Comicraft, Denys Cowan, Valentine De Landro, Scott Dunbier, Kieron Dwyer, Jerel Dye, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Ben Fisher, Matt Fraction, Gene Ha, Cully Hamner, Mike Henderson, Jay Hosler, Shawn Lee, Steve Lieber, Laurenn McCubbin. Ibrahim Moustafa, Evan Narcisse, Jim Ottaviani, Greg Pak, Jeff Parker, Joe Phillips, Tobias Queck, Greg Rucka, Mark Russell, Chris Ryall, Sara Ryan, Jennifer Smith, Lilah Sturges, Zoe Tunnell, Jen Van Meter, Rick Veitch, Shannon Wheeler, and other anonymous contributors.
A special issue of kuš! Komikss featuring alternative innovations from Australia, Down Down Under makes its first appearance inaugurating Silent Army Storeroom in Melbourne, Australia. The NEW storeroom will feature artwork from HTMLflowers.
Order: https://kushkomikss.ecrater.com/p/35474840/37-down-under# Specs: 164 pages, Format A6 (10cm x 15 cm / 4″ x 6″), full-color, perfect bound, English US$13.95 w/ Worldwide shipping included in price! The first 100 orders get a free postcard and a bookmark.
