Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/07/20
By: Lin Hung-han, Alyx Chang, Huang Ching-yi and Chung Yu-chen

San Diego, July 19 (CNA) The work of nine Taiwanese artists is on display for the first time at an annual international comic book convention in southern California, which is considered one of the top events of its kind in the world.

Three of the Taiwanese artists are also attending the convention, signing books and meeting with fans at the Taiwan pavilion at Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Wei Liang-cheng (魏良成), whose work "Task Ranger" portrays the spirit of martial artists, told CNA on the opening day Thursday that American comics obviously are well protected by intellectual property laws, which boosts the development of comics as a mass entertainment industry in the United States.

Another Taiwanese artist, Barz who created the folk deity "Sword Lion," said he was thrilled to see the enthusiasm of the fans at the show.    [FULL  STORY]