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    Comics have existed for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations using forms like cave paintings, hieroglyphics, and scrolls to convey stories and ideas. While these early works reflected their cultures, it was not until the 19th century that comics took on their modern form with sequential art and speech bubbles. Comics have since developed differently around the world, such as manga in Japan and newspaper comics and superheroes in America. They have also been used for political and social commentary, and more recently transformed with digital technologies.

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    Comics have existed for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations using forms like cave paintings, hieroglyphics, and scrolls to convey stories and ideas. While these early works reflected their cultures, it was not until the 19th century that comics took on their modern form with sequential art and speech bubbles. Comics have since developed differently around the world, such as manga in Japan and newspaper comics and superheroes in America. They have also been used for political and social commentary, and more recently transformed with digital technologies.

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    Comics have existed for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations using forms like cave paintings, hieroglyphics, and scrolls to convey stories and ideas. While these early works reflected their cultures, it was not until the 19th century that comics took on their modern form with sequential art and speech bubbles. Comics have since developed differently around the world, such as manga in Japan and newspaper comics and superheroes in America. They have also been used for political and social commentary, and more recently transformed with digital technologies.

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    Comics, as a form of visual storytelling, have been an integral part of human culture for

    centuries. The origins of comics can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where visual
    narratives were used to communicate stories, beliefs, and ideas. Cave paintings and
    Hieroglyphics are early examples of sequential art that laid the foundation for modern comics.
    These early forms of visual storytelling were deeply rooted in the cultural and religious
    beliefs of their respective societies.
    Comics have a long history that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. In Egypt, for
    example, hieroglyphics were used to tell stories and convey information. As stated by Schodt
    (1996), in Japan, scrolls were used to tell stories about religious figures and historical events
    (Schodt, 1996). However, it was not until the 19th century that comics began to take on their
    modern form, with the introduction of sequential art and the use of speech bubbles.
    Comics have developed differently in various countries and societies, reflecting the unique
    cultural and social contexts in which they were created. In Japan, comics, or manga, have a
    long history dating back to the 12th century. Manga has since evolved into a diverse and
    popular form of entertainment, with a wide range of genres and styles, from action and
    adventure to romance and comedy (Schodt, 1996). In the United States, comics have also
    undergone significant changes over the years. The early 20th century saw the rise of
    newspaper comics, which were often humorous and aimed at a general audience. However,
    the introduction of superheroes in the late 1930s marked a turning point in the history of
    American comics, with characters like Superman and Batman becoming cultural icons and
    paving the way for the superhero genre that dominates the industry today (Nyberg, 1998).
    Comics have also played an important role in political and social movements throughout
    history. In South Africa, for example, comics were used asf a form of resistance during the
    apartheid era, with artists using the medium to critique the government and promote social
    justice (Beaty, 2016). Similarly, in the United States, comics have been used to address issues
    such as racism, sexism, and homophobia, with creators using their work to challenge
    stereotypes and promote diversity and inclusion (Witek, 2012).
    The development of comics has also been influenced by technological advancements and
    changes in the publishing industry. The rise of digital comics in recent years has transformed
    the way that comics are created, distributed, and consumed, with many artists and publishers
    embracing new technologies to reach wider audiences and experiment with new forms of
    storytelling (McCloud, 1993).
    References:

    Beaty, B. (2016). Comics versus Art. University of Toronto Press.

    McCloud, S. (1993). Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. HarperPerennial.

    Nyberg, A. K. (1998). Seal of Approval: The History of the Comics Code. University Press of
    Mississippi.

    Schodt, F. L. (1996). Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga. Stone Bridge Press.

    Witek, J. (2012). Comic Books as History: The Narrative Art of Jack Jackson, Art
    Spiegelman, and Harvey Pekar. University Press of Mississippi.

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