Keywords
bande dessinée, comics, relationship beliefs, Blutch, growth belief, destiny belief
Abstract
Blutch’s fictional, peplum style bande dessinée titled Peplum explores the consequences of a relationship influenced by hegemonic masculinity and a desire for the penetrator role. His protagonist Publius experiences three failed relationships because of the delusion of a destiny relationship belief. Publius’ relationship odyssey enlightens him to adopt a growth relationship belief which pushes Blutch’s message of healthy relationship dynamics. Blutch focuses on Publius’ eyes to show this belief transition and uses bande dessinée techniques of rhythm, shading, and mise en page to achieve this visual.
Recommended Citation
Holz, McKenna
(2025)
"Frozen Mindset: Relationship Beliefs in Blutch’s Peplum,"
International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities: Vol. 17:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61809/2168-0620.1386
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/ijurca/vol17/iss1/5