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An open-air route where one can stroll along some of Argentina's most beloved comic characters while enjoying the sights, architecture, and history. The Comic Strip Walk (Paseo de la Historieta), is a nostalgic route for many Argentinians and a fun educational walk for tourists. The Comic Strip Walk goes through beautiful neighborhoods and buildings that reflect the city's history, and celebrates some of Argentina's most famous comic characters. Along the route, you will fin

Dakwäkãda Warriors is a thrilling read for fans of science fiction, zines, and cryptids. Cover of Dakwäkãda Warriors by Cole Pauls Cole Pauls is Canadian comic book creator from Yukon and is a member of the Tahltan First Nation. Dakwäkãda Warriors (2019) is an Indigenous-futurist comic book that is written in a mixture of English and the Aishihik (Äshèy k'e) dialect of Southern Tutchone. The story is about human Protectors who are in charge of saving Earth from evil pioneers

Keith Chong Kah Hwee's Lawak Kampus will bring humor to readers, and the appreciation of the friends you have in your life. Lawak Kampus Volume 22 Lawak Kampus, aka Kuso High School, is a Malaysian comic series that debuted in 2002 and is illustrated by Keith Chong Kah Hwee (Keith) and Zelo (who left in 2003). Since 2003, Keith has singlehandedly carried Lawak Kampus into one of the most famous and popular comic series published by Kadokawa Gempak Starz. (Lawak Kampus is avai

Amar Chitra Katha is the premiere publisher of comic books on Indian epics and legends. Krishna and Shishupala by Amar Chitra Katha (reprint) India is one of the four great ancient civilizations, rich in culture, and history. To most of India, their gods were not just deities they worshipped, but role models, and came with stories that taught important life lessons for all generations. Their gods had powers that inspired more than a few modern day superheroes, and to this d

Malika: Warrior Queen by Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios. Malika: Warrior Queen by YouNeek Studios YouNeek Studios gained the attention of animation and fantasy fans everywhere with critically acclaimed Iyanu: Child of Wonder. YouNeek Studios is also the home of their incredible flagship title Malika: Warrior Queen. From the official website: Set in fifteenth-century West Africa, Malika™: Warrior Queen (pronounced “Ma-Lie-Kah”) follows the exploits of Queen and military comma

Dooly, is an anthropomorphic baby dinosaur created by Kim Soo-hung in 1983, and has remained a iconic character in Korea. Dooly the Little Dinosaur by Kim Soo-jung Korea has been dominating the Webtoon scene, and this year, has won their first Eisner award with Purgatory Funeral Cakes Vol. 1 written and illustrated by Sanho. However long before both of these achievements, manhwa (published in the printed format), was popular in Korea long before digital manhwa, but sadly, was

Captain Barbell is a beloved Filipino komik character with powers that rival some of The Big Two's famous superheroes. Captain Barbell by Reno Maniquis Captain Barbell was created by Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez in Pinoy Komiks of May 1963. He had several alter egos, from Tenteng/Teng-teng, or Enteng. Depending on the version, before transforming into the superhero Captain Barbell, he is often a weak, poor, and sickly young man or an orphan. Mars Ravelo was inspired

Finland might be known as the birthplace of the Moomins, but before Tove Jansson's famous characters, there was Pekka Puupää. Photo by Wikipedia user Mysid. Pekka Puupää is the character on the right. It is no surprise that when those who know of Moomins, will automatically think of Finland. After all, that is where their creator Tove Jansson first debuted her famous characters. But long before Moomintroll, Snufkins, and Little My, there was Pekka Puupää. Pekka Puupää is a

An Afghan-American story created by Selai Balkhi, and illustrated by Serina. Image from The Afghan Women Support site. From the Afghan Women Support site: Sanazu is an original character created by Selai Balkhi, founder of Afghan Women Support A Story Beyond Borders Sanazu is a young Afghan-American girl who embarks on a journey through time. Along the way, she encounters powerful women from history and uncovers stories that have too often remained hidden or forgotten. Throu

Dinosaur Sanctuary by Itaru Kinoshita is incredibly thorough as the mangaka also has paleontologist Dr. Shin-Ichi Fujiwara providing detailed dinosaur facts through each volume. Dinosaur Sanctuary is published by Seven Seas Entertainment. Author's personal volumes of Dinosaur Sanctuary. Photo by Jessica Tseang As a fellow lover of dinosaurs and comics historian, it was a delight when I first discovered Dinosaur Sanctuary Vol. 1. Ever since then, Kinoshita-san has never fai