What to Wear When Saving Ukraine: Folkloric References and National Symbolism in Ukrainian Superhero Comics
Journal: Journal of American Folklore
Year: 2025

Abstract This paper reviews the development of Ukrainian comic book superheroes, with a focus on the period between 2014 and 2019. Ukrainian superhero comics serve as a popular medium for the continued construction of a national and civic Ukrainian identity that incorporates a range of contemporary symbols, including elements of folklore that are imbued with national significance. Since 2014, these representational practices have increasingly pulled not only from imagery associated with Ukrainia