Professor Dr. James J. Donahue, chair of SUNY Potsdam’s English and Communication Department, has released a book titled 'Indigenous Comics and Graphic Novels: Studies in Genre' [1f826cf1]. The book delves into the underrepresentation of Indigenous artists in the fields of comics studies and comics publishing. Donahue explores a wide range of Indigenous content, including superhero and science fiction comics, graphic novels, and experimental narratives. He emphasizes the importance of creating artistic and critical spaces for Indigenous comics and graphic novels within the comics studies field [1f826cf1]. This book sheds light on the need for greater representation and recognition of Indigenous voices in the world of comics and graphic novels, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive literary landscape [1f826cf1].
In a related story, Luis Nolasco, a recent graduate from Northeast Community College, discovered that graphic design allows him to express his creativity [3b5aba92]. Nolasco has been interested in the arts since he was young and was inspired by cartoons like 'Tom and Jerry.' While studying at Northeast, he learned the importance of learning the rules of good design before breaking them. Nolasco won a gold medal in the advertising design collegiate division during the SkillsUSA competition. He plans to continue his education and find work in the graphic design field. Nolasco's journey highlights the power of graphic design as a means of creative expression and the opportunities it can provide for aspiring artists [3b5aba92].