A Modern Nomads ezen epizódjában felfedezzük a kazahsztáni képregények világát. Találkozunk egy helyi művésszel, aki a Marvellel dolgozik együtt, és ellátogatunk Közép-Ázsia legnagyobb képregény-konferenciájára.
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 by 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, a story set in the Star Wars universe.
01:26As interest in the comics industry grows in Kazakhstan, cozy bookshops are filling with everything from international bestsellers to titles by local creators.
01:36There is a big request, interest in our culture, folklore, mythology, and everything is 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.
02:04When surrounded by superheroes, cyborgs, and elves, I just can't help but become a part of this reality too.
02:11This year, the convention offers plenty to explore, from pop-geek performances to hands-on masterclasses.
02:18One of the main highlights is the cosplay contest, with a total prize fund of nearly 25,000 euros.
02:25Comic-Con Astana brings in major names from the global geek scene.
02:34Among them is Andy Serkis, the legendary motion capture actor behind Gollum in The Lords of the Rings.
02:40Today, he is 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!
02:54Comic-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.
03:09One of the highlights is the artist alley, where creators present and sell their work.
03:14There are artists, artists, illustrators, comicists, and products.
03:20There are more than 100 artists.
03:2290% are from Kazakhstan, and about 10% are invited to our guests,
03:27who are here, who are here, and are still in the artists.
03:31Our main goal is to support the Kazakhstan artists,
03:33so that this culture was developed in our territory,
03:36so that our young artists were developed,
03:38and were able to go to a world level.
03:40While exploring the grounds of Comic-Con Astana,
03:42we came across renowned Kazakh comics author,
03:45Alibek Kozhigeldiyev,
03:47who's presenting his latest books at the event.
04:04What began as a comic convention in the US nearly 60 years ago
04:08has grown into a global pop culture phenomenon,
04:11with comic 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,
04:24about 70,000 unique visitors.
04:26Of them, about 10,000 foreign visitors.
04:30The majority of our visitors are our residents,
04:34the countries of S.N.G., Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan.
04:37Of course, 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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