THE COMICS SHOW

“The writing and drawing of comic books has remained a little-known and underrated area of New Zealand culture. In 'The Comics Show', director Shirley Horrocks examines this creative subculture with a rich local history, from the moral panic about comics in the 1940s and 50s, through the counter-culture work of the artists of Strips magazine, (such as Dick Frizzell and Grant Major), to the new directions taken by women artists, and to the publication of local graphic novels by artists such as Ant Sang and Dylan Horrocks.
Shirley Horrocks says there are now comics for all ages and interests: "I find this a fascinating area of local work that seldom receives serious attention. Some people are only aware of the kinds of comics they encountered as kids, but the genre has hugely expanded. It's a lively sub-culture, buzzing with creative activity. Like our musicians, some New Zealand comic artists have gained a cult reputation internationally." http://www.throng.co.nz/artsville 16/06/2008