When I was a young man and full of life, as opposed to what I am now, a middle-aged man who could use a topping off in the life department, manga was a big deal in terms of book challenges.
One of the awful parts of the book banning conversation is how many books (especially in YA) were cancelled before they even were published by well meaning activists (often competing YA authors). Maybe some of those books were awful but maybe some were as amazing as “Berserk” they remain unknown. Often pieces were used out of context to rile people up & often no one investigated further than the offending quote.
I generally take a hard line at censorship and you’re right-graphic novels are often unlamented casualties beset on by the left & right for various sins.
One of the awful parts of the book banning conversation is how many books (especially in YA) were cancelled before they even were published by well meaning activists (often competing YA authors). Maybe some of those books were awful but maybe some were as amazing as “Berserk” they remain unknown. Often pieces were used out of context to rile people up & often no one investigated further than the offending quote.
I generally take a hard line at censorship and you’re right-graphic novels are often unlamented casualties beset on by the left & right for various sins.
At any rate, great example!!! Thanks!