The Study of Liu Kang’s Comic Art: Centered on the Chop Suey

Yuxun Zhou
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Yuxun Zhou: Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei 11201, Taiwan, China

Art and Society, 2024, vol. 3, issue 4, 59-69

Abstract: The publication of Chop Suey (1946) marked Liu Kang’s only comic book collection, set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion during World War II’s southward advance. It exposes the grim realities that followed the Japanese occupation of Malaya, often referred to as the “Chronicles of Suffering for the Malay Residents during the Japanese Occupation.” This comic collection was a significant work of its time, characterized by a strong accusatory tone and a prominent focus on realism. Liu Kang skillfully blends history with imagination, depicting various atrocities committed by the Japanese military, creating emotionally charged scenes and conveying complex emotions. This resulted in a unique and distinctive style. Liu Kang’s comic works serve as valuable visual records, offering not only educational and cautionary insights but also therapeutic significance in healing trauma. They positively impact shaping collective social memory and contributing to the future of humanity.

Keywords: Liu Kang; Chop Suey; comics; style; significance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56397/AS.2024.08.07

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