Deconstructive comics

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Comic books have often been viewed as harmless forms of media. However, closer observation reveals that the comic book is a deconstructive medium which confuses rather than educates its young readers. Youth are now more interested in fantasy reading than in schoolwork or traditional reading. Furthermore, the contents of the comic books themselves expose readers to sensitive issues. The style with which stories are presented in comic books is also deconstructive since the reader puts more emphasis on pictures rather than on the text and its grammatical correctness.

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From 'Ulla Dulla Mogo' to 'Serene Azure Vault of Heaven': Literary style in Australian children's comic books

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The Australian children's comic book industry evolved after the country's war efforts necessitated banning importation of newsprint in 1940. Australian comics creators had to choose between creating either a parody of American comics or original Australian strips. The presence and treatment of stereotypes, social attitudes and profanity occurring in the strips are discussed, with examples. Contemporary Australian cartoon strips reflect the characteristics of their intended audience, as well as evolving attitudes towards cultural changes.

Portrayals, Children's literature, Australian aborigines, Aboriginal Australians

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The slow death of a monochromatic world: the social history of Australia as seen through its children's comic books

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The comic books published in Australia in the 1940s and early 1950s can be seen as reflecting the society in which they circulated. As cultural artifacts, they can give an insight into the social history of Australian from the beginning of the second world war until the current time. Comic books do not give a rounded view of history, as they omit key social aspects, such as the Australians' love of sport. It is clear that society which gave birth to comic books has changed significantly.

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