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[Ltpink2002]

When was the last time you read a Chinese comic book?

 

I believe the hobby can have relevance outside of English-speaking countries.

 

You didn't answer the question

 

Heck forget China... let's talk Japan. They have a rich history of manga that engages with all kinds of cultural properties that are popular inside and outside of japan. When's the last time you felt a need to go rush to go out and buy vintage/expensive japanese manga?

 

Lone Wolf and Cub is one of my favorite comics/manga , but I'm not searching out japanese original printings. Are you?

 

Funny you should mention Japanese original prints!

 

I was in Japan not too long ago, and bought this awesome original print by an artist named Yooshi, from 1890, which beats Action #1 by 48 years. The little goblin in the lower left is an "oni" i.e., demon. As you can see, the comic book-like spirit of the fantastical and grotesque were alive and well in 19th century Japan. (Sorry for the quality of the photo, which was taken from a book; the actual print is hanging in my office.)

 

 

That's very cool!

[Johnny545]

If you like Yooshi, take a look at Kuniyoshi. Easily my favorite Ukiyo-e artist.

[Zolnerowich]

Thanks Ltpink and Johnny! It's cool to see firsthand how comic books transcend space and time all the way back to Japan's Meiji Era!

 

I'll definitely check out Kuniyoshi.