Art has persevered despite the relentless challenges of the past year. While artists face difficult circumstances and corporate exploitation, there is still powerful and potent work being produced. Comics, often criticized for supposed decline, continue to thrive outside of the American Direct Market, which is primarily centered around corporate superhero comics. One standout comic is “Shubeik Lubeik” by Deena Mohamed, a sci-fi character drama set in an alternate history Cairo that explores class, capitalism, and colonialism. “20th Century Men” by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, and Aditya Bidikar is hailed as one of the best Direct Market comics in recent years, with its exploration of imperialism and the destructive nature of great men. “Rare Flavours” by Ram V and Filipe Andrade is a unique comic that combines food, artistry, and culture in its storytelling. “Roaming” by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki is a mature work about human connection set against the backdrop of New York City. “Monica” by Daniel Clowes is a vivid character portrait that delves into the complexities of human relationships. “Mobilis: My Life With Captain Nemo” by Juni Ba is a
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