Michelle Bumatay

Assistant Professor of French and author of Black Bandes Dessinées and Transcolonial Power (Ohio State UP, 2025), specializing in francophone comics, African and diasporic literatures, and visual culture.

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Oct 3, 2025 • 49min

Michelle Bumatay, "On Black Bandes Dessinées and Transcolonial Power" (Ohio State UP, 2025)

Michelle Bumatay, an Assistant Professor and author specializing in francophone comics, dives into the vibrant world of Black bandes dessinées. She discusses how Black cartoonists like Barly Baruti and Marguerite Abouet defy colonial narratives and reframe their stories. Bumatay explores the impact of works like 'Aya de Yopougon' and critiques the lingering influence of 'Tintin in the Congo' on contemporary art. She also connects themes of migration, necropolitics, and environmental issues, showcasing how comics serve as a powerful medium for reparative storytelling.

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