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  • 23.7.2025
Verrückt nach Comics: Kasachstan ist Austragungsort der größten Comic Con Zentralasiens

In dieser Folge von Modern Nomads tauchen wir in die aufstrebende Comic-Szene Kasachstans ein. Wir folgen einem lokalen Künstler, der jetzt mit Marvel zusammenarbeitet, und tauchen ein in die größte Comic Con in Zentralasien.

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00:00From ancient warriors to modern superheroes, Kazakhstan's comic scene is finding its voice.
00:11Inspired by global icons, local artists are reimagining history, culture and identity in bold new ways.
00:19Welcome to Kazakhstan. Welcome to Modern Nomads.
00:22We begin this episode in Almaty, Kazakhstan's cultural capital and a creative hub for the country's emerging comics scene.
00:33Here we meet Madibek Musabekov, an artist who fuses iconic Kazakh imagery, like the legendary Golden Man, into the world of comics.
00:42His work even brings Kazakh-inspired characters into the Marvel universe.
00:46Madibek does it all, from writing and illustration to publishing and promotion.
01:05He has already published two titles, Yermek Batyr, The Tale of a Kazakh Hero Who Saves Lives,
01:11and The Golden Warrior, which blends historical figures with mythology.
01:15Now he's preparing a sequel to The Golden Warrior and working on The Jedi Knights, a story set in the Star Wars universe.
01:25As interest in the comics industry grows in Kazakhstan, cozy bookshops are filling with everything from international bestsellers to titles by local creators.
01:35From the intimate bookshops of Almaty to large-scale festivals in the capital, Astana, Kazakhstan comics industry is gaining momentum.
01:54The five-day Comic-Con Astana brings together fans and creators from across the country and beyond, a sign of just how far the industry has come.
02:04When surrounded by superheroes, cyborgs and elves, I just can't help but become a part of this reality too.
02:09This year, the convention offers plenty to explore, from pop geek performances to hands-on masterclasses.
02:17One of the main highlights is the cosplay contest, with a total prize fund of nearly 25,000 euros.
02:25Comic-Con Astana brings in major names from the global geek scene.
02:33Among them is Andy Serkis, the legendary motion capture actor behind Gollum in The Lords of the Rings.
02:40Today, he's here in Astana, meeting and greeting his fans.
02:44And now, from one epic saga to another.
02:50Hey guys, I'm a big fan. Can we please take a photo together?
02:53Right, thank you.
02:57Comic-Con is more than just costumes and fandom.
03:01It's a celebration of pop culture in all its forms.
03:04Comics, anime, films, TV series, gaming and cosplay.
03:08One of the highlights is the artist's alley, where creators present and sell their work.
03:14It's an alley of authors, where artists, illustrators, comicists, products are presented.
03:20We have more than 100 authors.
03:2190% are from Kazakhstan, and about 10% are invited to our guests, who are here, who are here, who are here, who are here.
03:30Our main goal is to support Kazakhstan's authors, so that this culture is developed in our territory,
03:36so that our young actors are developed and are on the world's level.
03:40While exploring the grounds of Comic-Con Astana, we came across renowned Kazakh comics author
03:45Алибек Кожигильдиев, who's presenting his latest books at the event.
03:49Начиная с позапрошлого года, я делаю комиксы сразу на двух языках, на русском и на казахском.
03:55Я решил, что без разницы я буду делать свой покупатель на казахском языке, он найдется.
04:02Ну и в целом не прогадал.
04:03What began as a comic convention in the U.S. nearly 60 years ago has grown into a global pop-culture phenomenon,
04:11with comics still at its core.
04:13In Astana, Comic-Con returns for its fourth year, and this year's event shows remarkable growth in the number of unique visitors.
04:21В этом году мы ожидаем 70, порядка 70 тысяч уникальных посетителей, из них порядка 10 тысяч иностранных посетителей.
04:30Большое количество наших посетителей – это наши жители, это страны СНГ, это Россия, Узбекистан, Кыргызстан однозначно,
04:38но также и есть представители из Европы.
04:41Казахстан's comics industry is on the rise, blending global influences with stories rooted in local culture.
04:49Through its artists and festivals, the country is carving out its place on the global comics map.
04:54And this is only the beginning.
04:56Продолжение следует.