Step into a vibrant world of imagination and adventure through Chinese manhua, Japanese manga, and Korean manhwa. Drawing on the rich collection of East Asian comics housed at the Asia Library, this exhibit invites you to explore their riveting storytelling and unique art styles.

Whether you're a comic book fan or just curious to learn more, this exhibit offers something for everyone. Join the Asia Library staff to explore how Chinese manhua blends ancient aesthetics with contemporary narratives, how Japanese manga became an international phenomenon, and how Korean manhwa pioneers digital storytelling through webtoons. You’ll see how these visual stories reflect the views, hopes, dreams, and everyday lives of their creators and readers across East Asia and the world.

Join us (on the 4th floor of Hatcher North) for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library, Clark Library, International Studies, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!