SloveniaThe article discusses the history and evolution of comics (strip) in Slovenia and globally, focusing on Iztok Sitar, a prominent Slovenian comic artist who has published eighteen comic albums in the magazine 'Literatura'. It traces the development of comics from their origins in the late 18th century, highlighting how they transitioned from socially critical works like the 'Yellow Kid' in 1895 to more entertainment-focused content. The piece notes the rise of realistic narrative comics in the 1940s and the controversy surrounding comics in the 1950s, including protests by parents and clergy against perceived indecency. It references the U.S. censorship debates sparked by Dr. Fredric Wertham’s book 'Seduction of the Innocent' and the eventual recognition of comics as an art form, exemplified by Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work 'Maus' in 1992. The article also mentions specific instances of resistance to comics in Slovenia and Serbia, such as the burning of comic books in Kragujevac in 1971.
Bias read (Center): While the article touches on historical controversies around comics, particularly in the U.S. and former Yugoslavia, it presents these developments as objective historical facts rather than taking a clear ideological stance. The focus remains on the evolution of comics as a cultural and artistic媒介,
