We exist in a global society. You can be an American, living in the U.S., and buy Cosplay gear from China, with just a few clicks on your smartphone. Likewise, people from all over the planet can make purchases from U.S.-based companies that now produce websites in multiple languages to target foreign consumers. Another common factor among many cosplay fans is comic books. They have become a mainstay of pleasure and inspiration, providing exciting entertainment as well. The problem is this: If these comics are produced only in English, how are counterparts in the rest of the world able to

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Comics aren’t just for kids. This genre is very diverse – comics can be funny, serious, or even tragic. They have been popular all over the world for a long time and have their own audience, so they remain in demand even in our digital age. Translation of comics is considered a fairly simple task, considering the age of their target audience as well as the volume of information they provide, which is why this job is often done by novice translators. Despite this fact, comics’ interpretation has its own peculiarities and pitfalls, which we will talk about today. Read

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