قزاقستان در حال طراحی آینده‌ای درخشان برای صنعت کمیک خود است

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قزاقستان در حال طراحی آینده‌ای درخشان برای صنعت کمیک خود است  در این قسمت از مجموعه‌ی کوچ‌نشینان مدرن، به دنیای در حال رشد کمیک در قزاقستان می‌پردازیم—از همراهی با هنرمندی محلی که اکنون با مارول همکاری می‌کند تا حضور در بزرگ‌ترین کامیک ‌کان آسیای مرکزی.  با همکاری   لب بیشتر : http://parsi.euronews.com/2025/07/23/kazakhstan-is-designing-a-bright-future-for-its-comics-industry  مشترک شوید: یورونیوز به یازده زبان دیگر در دسترس شماست

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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!

00:23We 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.

00:47I met one agent, he showed my work to the Marvel editor, they liked it, and made a proposal.

00:57I work with Marvel since February 2022, it's the third year.

01:00Madibek 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.

01:16Now he's preparing a sequel to the Golden Warrior and working on the Jedi Knights,

01:21a story set in the Star Wars universe.

01:26As interesting the comics industry grows in Kazakhstan,

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

01:36There is a big demand for our culture, folklore, mythology.

01:41And this is all reflected on the books of contemporary comics.

01:46From the intimate bookshops of Almaty to large-scale festivals in the capital, Astana,

01:51Kazakhstan 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.

02:09This year the convention offers plenty to explore, from pop-geek performances to hands-on masterclasses.

02:17One of the main highlights is the cosplay contest, 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.

03:00It's a celebration of pop culture in all its forms.

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

03:09One of the highlights is the artist's alley, where creators present and sell their work.

03:14We have artists, artists, illustrators, comicists, products.

03:20We have more than 100 artists.

03:2290% are from Kazakhstan, and about 10% are invited to our guests,

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

03:30Our main goal is to support Kazakhstan's artists,

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

03:36so that our young artists are growing up,

03:38and that they are coming to the world.

03:39While exploring the grounds of Comic Con Astana,

03:42we came across renowned Kazakh comics author,

03:45Alibek Koshigeldiyev, who is 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 на казахском языке,

04:00он найдется.

04:01Ну и в целом не прогадал.

04:03What began as a comic convention in the US nearly 60 years ago

04:08has grown into a global pop culture phenomenon,

04:11with comics still at its core.

04:13In Astana, Comic Con returns for its fourth year,

04:16and this year's event shows remarkable growth in the number of unique visitors.

04:21This year, we are expecting about 70 thousand unique visitors,

04:26from them about 10 thousand foreign visitors.

04:30The majority of our visitors are our residents,

04:34the countries of S.N.G., Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,

04:38but there are also representatives from Europe.

04:42Kazakhstan's comics industry is on the rise,

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

04:49Through its artists and festivals,

04:51the country is carving out its place on the global comics map.

04:54And this is only the beginning.

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