Narrativas de resistência e identidade: a representação da história negra do Brasil nas histórias em quadrinhos

Abstract

This monograph presents a bibliographical survey to identify comics that deal with black history and to select a representative sample of comics that include different genres, styles and periods. After selecting the works, a documentary analysis was carried out in order to identify elements related to the representation of black history. This work shows the process of popularization of comics in Brazil and around the world, the emergence of Marvel and DC Comics, the first Brazilian comic book and the importance of Angelo Agostini for the creation of Brazilian comics. It focuses on investigating how black history is represented in comics, covering different historical periods, such as the post-abolition period and the contemporary context. The research investigates the process of inserting comic books into the Brazilian publishing market, highlights the role of the Black Movement in resisting the racist structure in Brazil, shows how black people were portrayed in this context and shows that the way black people are seen socially has resulted in comics that have helped shape the Brazilian collective imagination. The work presents contemporary works that can serve as an important educational tool for deconstructing stereotypes, as well as reinforcing the ongoing need to promote a diverse and inclusive representation in culture, recognizing that comics play an important role in this process.