KÁMEN, NŮŽKY, AJVAR - SPECIFIKA SUPERHRDINŮ SOUČASNÉHO KOMIKSU ZEMÍ BÝVALÉ SFRJ
STONE, SCISSORS, AJVAR - SPECIFICITY OF SUPERHEROES OF THE CURRENT COMICS OF THE COUNTRY OF THE FORMER SFRY

Author(s): Pavel Pilch
Subject(s): Cultural history, Studies of Literature, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: comics; superheroes; south Slavic comics; myth; stereotype;
Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with contemporary South Slavic superhero characters in comics. First, general characteristics of the classic superhero genre (which is the most popular comic genre) are analyzed. Special attention is payed to the South Slavic comic book production, typical characteristics (superpowers, a mission, etc.) of a superhero as well as to some optional story elements (e.g., a sidekick). And second, certain local cultural contexts that shape the South Slavic superhero characters are discussed. What is important is that superheroes are the embodyment of myths and stereotypes that enrich the superhero genre in a unique way. The variety of the South Slavic superhero comic characters opens up new perspectives for the Slavic cultural studies in the Balkans.

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