Το Καζακστάν σχεδιάζει ένα λαμπρό μέλλον για τη βιομηχανία κόμικς του
Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Modern Nomads, ασχολούμαστε με την αναδυόμενη σκηνή των κόμικς του Καζακστάν —ακολουθώντας έναν ντόπιο καλλιτέχνη που τώρα συνεργάζεται με τη Marvel και πηγαίνοντας στο μεγαλύτερο Comic Con στην Κεντρική Ασία.
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.
01:15Now he's preparing a sequel to the Golden Warrior and working on the Jedi Knights,
01:21a story set in the Star Wars universe.
01:23As interest in the comics industry grows in Kazakhstan,
01:29cozy bookshops are filling with everything from international bestsellers to titles by local creators.
01:35There is a big demand for our culture, our folklore, our mythology, and this is all highlighted on the top of international comics.
01:45From 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.
02:10This year, the convention offers plenty to explore, from pop geek performances to hands-on masterclasses.
02:17One of the main highlights is the cosplay contest, with a total prize fund of nearly 25,000 euros.
02:29Comic-Con Astana brings in major names from the global gig scene.
02:34Among 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.
02:44And 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.
03:08One of the highlights is the artist alley, where creators present and sell their work.
03:14It's an alley of authors, where artists, illustrators, comics, artists present and sell their products.
03:20More than 100 authors of us, 90% are from Kazakhstan, and about 10% are invited to our guests, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here.
03:30While exploring the grounds of Comic-Con Astana, we came across renowned Kazakh comics author Alibek Koshigeldiyev, who's presenting his latest books at the event.
03:49Начиная с позапрошлого года, я делаю комиксы сразу на двух языках, на русском и на казахском.
03:55Я решил, что без разницы я буду делать свой покупатель на казахском языке, он найдется.
04:02Ну и в целом не прогадал.
04:03What began as a comic convention in the US nearly 60 years ago has grown into a global pop-culture phenomenon, with comics still at its core.
04:13In Astana, Comic-Con returns for its fourth year, and 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, из них порядка 10 тысяч иностранных посетителей.
04:30Большое количество наших посетителей – это наши жители, это страны СНГ, это Россия, Узбекистан, Кыргызстан однозначно, но также и есть представители из Европы.
04:41Казахстан's comics industry is on the rise, blending global influences with stories rooted in local culture.
04:49Through its artists and festivals, the country is carving out its place on the global comics map, and this is only the beginning.
