This article by Rania Khallaf (Al-Ahram Weekly Online, 3-9 Nov. 2011, Issue no. 1071) explores the role of comic magazines in the world of art and journalism in Egypt. It explains how Egyptian cartoonists and writers use comics, cartoons and charicatures in an attempt to convey certain cultural, educational or political messages to the public. Read the article here.
The cover of al-Thawragiya (source: Al-Ahram Weekly Online)
Many new comic books take on social and political issues in a satirical manner. In his article "New wave of comic books flourishes in Egypt", Menna Taher questions whether the rise in publications of comic books is a result of the Arab Spring revolution. (Ahram Online, 24 October 2011)
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