Resources

Here are some resources you can use to incorporate Southeast Asian comics into your reading list. Compiled by Prof. Weihsin Gui.

“Elements of Comics” by Difference Engine

A simple visual introduction to different elements of a comic strip.

https://differenceengine.sg/for-educators/elements-of-comics/

“Southeast Asia Comics” by various creators

A collection of 7 short, online comics by Southeast Asian creators.

https://southeastasiancomics.tumblr.com/about

“Doorkeeper” by Scott Lee Chua and Ethan Chua and various artists

A speculative comic that blends together mythology and history of the Philippines.

https://read.komiks.space/doorkeeper

“Fried Rice” by Erica Eng

A slice-of-life webcomic about a young woman in Malaysia.

https://friedricecomic.tumblr.com/page/129

“Quilting for Justice: A Graphic Novel” by Liberation War Museuem and Asia Justice and Rights

This book explains the different international mechanisms advancing justice for the Rohingya, by following a fictional character as she shares her story and information about the mechanisms with others in her community. 

https://asia-ajar.org/resources/books-research/quilting-for-justice/

“Tiger Girls” by Felicia Low-Jimenez and Claire Low

A speculative comic about women who were discriminated against because they were born in the Year of the Tiger.

https://tigergirlscomic.differenceengine.sg

“The Resident Tourist” by Troy Chin

A sice-of-life, semi-autobiographical webcomic by Troy Chin about returning to Singapore after working and living in the USA for many years.

https://tapas.io/series/tourist