Kazajistán dibuja un futuro brillante para su industria del cómic

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Kazajistán dibuja un futuro brillante para su industria del cómic

En este episodio de 'Modern Nomads', nos sumergimos en el emergente panorama del cómic en Kazajistán: seguimosa un artista local que ahora trabaja con Marvel y nos sumergimos en la mayor Comic Con de Asia Central.

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00:00From ancient warriors to modern superheroes, Kazakhstan's comic scene is finding its voice.

00:11Inspired by global icons, local artists are reimagining history, culture and identity in bold new ways.

00:19Welcome to Kazakhstan. Welcome to Modern Nomads.

00:22We begin this episode in Almaty, Kazakhstan's cultural capital and a creative hub for the country's emerging comics scene.

00:33Here we meet Madibek Musabekov, an artist who fuses iconic Kazakh imagery, like the legendary Golden Man, into the world of comics.

00:42His work even brings Kazakh-inspired characters into the Marvel universe.

00:46Madibek does it all, from writing and illustration to publishing and promotion.

01:05He has already published two titles, Yermek Batyr, The Tale of a Kazakh Hero Who Saves Lives,

01:11and The Golden Warrior, which blends historical figures with mythology.

01:15Now he's preparing a sequel to The Golden Warrior and working on the Jedi Knights,

01:20a story set in the Star Wars universe.

01:25As interest in the comics industry grows in Kazakhstan,

01:29cozy bookshops are filling with everything from international bestsellers to titles by local creators.

01:35From the intimate bookshops of Almaty to large-scale festivals in the capital, Astana, Kazakhstan comics industry is gaining momentum.

01:54The five-day Comic-Con Astana brings together fans and creators from across the country and beyond,

02:00a sign of just how far the industry has come.

02:03When surrounded by superheroes, cyborgs and elves, I just can't help but become a part of this reality, too.

02:10This year, the convention offers plenty to explore, from pop-geek performances to hands-on masterclasses.

02:17One of the main highlights is the cosplay contests, with a total prize fund of nearly 25,000 euros.

02:29Comic-Con Astana brings in major names from the global gig scene.

02:33Among them is Andy Serkis, the legendary motion capture actor behind Gollum in The Lords of the Rings.

02:40Today, he's here in Astana, meeting and greeting his fans.

02:47And now, from one epic saga to another.

02:50Hey guys, I'm a big fan, can we please take a photo together?

02:53Great, thank you!

02:57Comic-Con is more than just costumes and fandom.

03:01It's a celebration of pop culture in all its forms.

03:04Comics, anime, films, TV series, gaming and cosplay.

03:08One of the highlights is the artist alley, where creators present and sell their work.

03:14Alley of authors, where they are artists, illustrators, comicists, and products are presented.

03:20We have more than 100 authors.

03:21Of them 90% are from Kazakhstan, and about 10% are invited to our guests,

03:27who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here.

03:30Our main goal is to support the Kazakhstan authors,

03:33so that this culture is developed in our territory,

03:36so that our young authors are developed,

03:38and we are here in the world.

03:40While exploring the grounds of Comic-Con Astana,

03:42we came across renowned Kazakh comics author Alibek Koshigeldiyev,

03:46who's presenting his latest books at the event.

03:49Начиная с позапрошлого года, я делаю комиксы сразу на двух языках,

03:54на русском и на казахском.

03:55Я решил, что без разницы я буду делать свой покупатель,

04:00на казахском языке он найдется.

04:02Ну и в целом не прогадал.

04:03What began as a comic convention in the U.S. nearly 60 years ago

04:08has grown into a global pop culture phenomenon, with comic still at its core.

04:13Казахстана, Comic-Con returns for its fourth year,

04:17and this year's event shows remarkable growth in the number of unique visitors.

04:21В этом году мы ожидаем 70, порядка 70 тысяч уникальных посетителей,

04:26из них порядка 10 тысяч иностранных посетителей.

04:30Большое количество наших посетителей – это наши жители,

04:34это страны СНГ, это Россия, Узбекистан, Кыргызстан однозначно,

04:38но также и есть представители из Европы.

04:41Казахстан's comics industry is on the rise,

04:44blending global influences with stories rooted in local culture.

04:49Through its artists and festivals,

04:50the country is carving out its place on the global comics map.

04:54And this is only the beginning.

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