The African Comic Book

Presented by the Africa and African Diaspora Committee

Ever wonder how far the comic book has spread as a medium? The Take a trip into two African countries to find out just how global comics are.

Dr. Julia diLiberti, Humanities will give a talk on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Room 1234 HSC Dr. Julia diLiberti, COD Professor of Humanities, will give a talk on the African Comic Book from 2:30-3:30 pm

Gabonese comic book writer Fargas educates us about AIDS through the Adventures of Yannick Dombi

From the Cote d'Ivoire Abouet and Oubrerie share the adventures of Aya de Yopougon.

Gabonese comic book writer Pahe stars in his own autobiographical comic book: The Life of Pahe.

Image credits:

Thanks to Fargas who shared his images with me directly

http://mikysbeauty.blogspot.com/2010/10/aya-de-yopougon.html
http://wordswithoutborders.org/graphic-lit/from-life-of-pah