Comics Grid-Journal of Comics Scholarship
Scope & Guideline
Fostering a Global Community of Comics Scholars
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Comics:
The journal welcomes research that intersects with various fields such as literature, art history, cultural studies, gender studies, and sociology, reflecting the diverse applications and implications of comics. - Exploration of Identity and Representation:
A consistent focus is on how comics engage with themes of identity construction, representation, and social justice, examining how various narratives in comics reflect and challenge societal norms. - Historical and Cultural Contexts:
The journal also emphasizes historical perspectives on comics, exploring their evolution and cultural relevance across different time periods and geographical contexts. - Comics as a Pedagogical Tool:
There is a notable interest in the use of comics in education, particularly in how they can be employed to teach complex subjects, engage students, and facilitate discussions on contemporary issues. - Digital and Webcomics Studies:
The journal addresses the rise of digital comics and webcomics, analyzing their impact on the comics industry and the ways they influence storytelling and audience engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Comics and Social Justice:
There is a growing trend of exploring how comics address issues of social justice, identity, and representation, with recent publications delving into topics such as gender, race, and environmental justice. - Pandemic Narratives:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a surge in comics that reflect on personal and societal experiences during this time, including themes of grief, mental health, and community resilience. - Transnational and Cross-Cultural Studies:
Emerging themes include the exploration of comics across different cultures and nations, examining how comics can serve as a medium for dialogue and understanding in a globalized world. - Digital Comics and Webcomics:
As digital platforms gain popularity, there is an increasing focus on the study of webcomics and their unique storytelling techniques, audience engagement, and implications for traditional comic forms. - Comics as a Tool for Health Communication:
Recent publications highlight the use of comics in health communication, particularly in educating audiences about medical issues, mental health, and public health initiatives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Comic Forms:
There appears to be a waning interest in the examination of traditional comic forms in isolation, as more scholars are exploring comics in conjunction with other media or within broader cultural contexts. - Purely Aesthetic Analyses:
Research solely focused on the aesthetic aspects of comics, such as drawing styles or artistic techniques, is becoming less common, as the journal increasingly favors analyses that incorporate social, political, and cultural implications. - Historical Narratives Without Contemporary Relevance:
Studies that focus solely on historical narratives without connecting them to contemporary issues or current scholarship are becoming less frequent, indicating a preference for research that contextualizes the past within present discussions. - Single-Author Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in papers concentrating solely on individual creators or authors without a broader thematic or comparative analysis, suggesting a shift towards more collective or thematic studies.
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