When Marvel Comics introduced a version of MODOK modeled after then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, many were quick to contrast this to the perceived apolitical nature of manga. A common refrain among some western manga fans is that the medium's success is tied to its lack of apparent political messages. Despite this, nothing could be further from the truth. A closer look at many of Japan's most influential manga reveals a deep well of political themes, messages, and imagery.
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