From 18th-century caricature to nowadays’s graphic novels,women have always been at the heart of comic art – as a fresh showcase of 100 artists illustratesWhen Angoulême, one of the worlds biggest comic-book festivals, and failed to include a single woman on its 30-strong Grand Prix shortlist earlier this month,it prompted fury and threats of a boycott from several prominent artists and campaigners. Female artists have been present since the very inception of comic art, helping to shape and define an industry that has seen tremendous growth in recent years so why is their contribution so often overlooked? Related: The not-so-secret history of comics drawn by women Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com