“Japan is the first nation in the world to accord 'comic books'--originally a 'humorous' form of entertainment mainly for young people--nearly the same social status as novels and films.” — frederik l. schodt Copy Share Image
“Even if there are no new Mighty Atom manga or films created, the Mighty Atom character has become a permanent fixture of both Japanese and global pop culture.” — Frederik L. Schodt Copy Share Image
“Comics are drawings, not photographs, and as such they present a subjective view of reality.” — Frederik L. Schodt Copy Share Image
“Japan is the first nation in the world to accord 'comic books'--originally a 'humorous' form of entertainment mainly for young people--nearly the same social… — frederik l. schodt Copy Share Image
“Japanese had never seen a Western-style circus, and most of them had probably never seen foreigners, either.” — Frederik L. Schodt Copy Share Image
“Even if there are no new Mighty Atom manga or films created, the Mighty Atom character has become a permanent fixture of both Japanese… — Frederik L. Schodt Copy Share Image
