Brazilian comics
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Brazilian comics started in the 19th century, adopting a satirical style known as cartoon, charges or caricature that would latter be cemented with the popular comic strips. The publication of magazines dedicated exclusively to comics in Brazil started at the beginning of the 20th century. Even though there have been many significant Brazilian comics artists, the market has been dominated by American, European and Japanese comics. Currently, the American superhero comics are predominant, but have been losing ground due to a very rapid expansion of Japanese manga. Brazilian artists have worked with both styles. In the case of American comics some have achieved international fame, like Roger Cruz with X-Men and Mike Deodato with Thor, Wonder Woman and others.
The only aspect of comics that can be said to have developed a set of profoundly national characteristics is the comic strip. Even though it's not originally from Brazil, it has developed diferentiated characteristics in this country. Under the influence of the resistance against the dictatorship during the 1960s and later of major artists from the underground comics scene in the 1980s (many of which are still active), the Brazilian comic strip gained a much more "acid" and misbehaved personality compared to the American comic strips.
History
First comics
Brazilian comics have a long history, that goes back to the 19th century. As a charge, the first drawing was ciculated in 1837, sold in separate like a litography, by Manuel de Araújo Porto-alegre.[1] This author would latter create a magazine of political humor in 1844.
References
- ^ Marco Morel (2003). O período das regências (1831-1840). Jorge Zahar Editor Ltda. ISBN 8571107467, 9788571107465.