Comics Get Political in Malaysia

From an April 13, 2012 story in Malaysia Chronicle:

"KUALA LUMPUR,— Copies of a political comic book extolling the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) government have been circulating among teachers in recent weeks ahead of the 13th general elections, purportedly distributed by state education departments."

Must-Read Book on Government Comics

Richard Graham, librarian at the University of Nebraska, has done some great work digitizing old comics with a political and educational flair. Now available is his new book Government Issue: Comics for the People 1940-2000s. It's some collection, some commentary.

I can't wait to read it!

Interesting Article in War Comics

Psy-Op Comics!

You mean the U.S. uses comics as propoganda during war efforts? Get outta here!! All those red, white, and blue- colored heroes and heroines just so happened to gain traction at the start of WWII, right? And even if the gubmit did use comics to build patriotism, advertise rationing techniques, etc., they stopped after WWII, yes? NO???

Thanks to University of Nebraska librarian Richard Graham for drawing my attention to the link embedded in this post's title. The site's a great one to reference.