Like many places in Africa, the creation of comics in Cameroon dates as far back as the 1960s. By then, there weren’t necessarily any comic books which were filled with well thought out stories and super powered characters who chased bandits in the hot neighbourhoods of Cameroon. What was available were newspaper publications which carried […]
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Every comic book reader understands the power of a good story. But did you know that comics can be used for more than just entertainment? Comics have been proven to help children learn and retain information better in educational settings. In fact, research has found that using comics as an educational tool helps increase student
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In the eighties and nineties, when all we had were cathode ray television sets and free satellite TV, seeing animated shows developed from African comics was as strange as watching Netflix on smartphones in the middle of traffic in a 1992 version of Yaounde, Cameroon. This strangeness had little to do with the inexistence of
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It should be clear by now that wondering if there is violence in comics is like wondering if superheroes ever punch villains. Comics are about storytelling, and whoever says storytelling says conflict. Conflict is an essential ingredient for great storytelling. Without conflict, it is difficult or even impossible to enjoy a story. This is because
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Go to the streets of any city in Africa and ask random people in what industries they will like to pursue a career. I bet you, not many of them will mention a desire to work for a comic book production company. This is not necessarily because comic book publishing companies do not exist in
In the world of entertainment, sports occupy a position that few other domains can even dream of occupying. From football (soccer), to basketball, passing through tennis and cycling, professional sports continue to sustain a lot of attention from fans across the world. This is particularly the case because sports are very entertaining and they keep
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Introduction Comic books are a popular form of entertainment that have been around for decades. They feature stories of heroes and villains, action and adventure, fantasy and science fiction. Comic books also rely on certain tropes, which are recurring themes, motifs, or clichés that readers can easily recognize and relate to. Some examples of comic
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Are you a fan of comic book movies? If so, get ready for an exciting year ahead! 2023 promises to be a year packed with action-packed movies inspired by some of our favourite comic book heroes and villains. From iconic characters like Aquaman and Spider-Man to lesser-known characters like Kraven and Blue Beetle, there’s something
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For a very long time, comic books have been seen as things for boys and young men. This was probably due to the fact that comics had always been likened to the “boyish” stuff: superheroes, fight scenes and guns. This has been true for American comics, Franco Belgian comics and Japanese manga. This trend was
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African comics have a rich and diverse history that spans decades and genres. From superheroes to historical figures, from sci-fi to fantasy, African comics have created memorable female characters who are role models for readers of all ages and backgrounds. African comics are a powerful medium for expressing the diverse voices and experiences of women
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