Graphic Passages

“Graphic Passages” makes high-quality German comics and graphic novels accessible to readers across South Asia through translations into regional languages. The project fosters cultural exchange between the comic scenes of Germany and South Asia, while strengthening graphic storytelling as a diverse and meaningful literary form for adult audiences.

About the project

While the comic and graphic novel industries in South Asia and Germany are growing, the genres often differ in perception and reach. In South Asia, comics are still largely seen as children’s media, and there is only a limited selection of adult-oriented titles addressing broader themes in South Asian languages. Most adult graphic works are published only in English, and very few German titles have been translated into regional languages.

“Graphic Passages” addresses this gap by supporting translation, professional exchange, and collaboration between publishers, translators, and artists in Germany and South Asia.