The Manhua Digital Archive presents a comprehensive collection of the state-sponsored magazine Manhua, from the first issue, comprising 164 issues. This magazine was founded by Mi Gu and published monthly in the People's Republic of China through the 1950's.

The archive captures the magazine's evolution, starting from its graphic calls-to-action for the Korean War effort, illustrating domestic campaigns such as land reform from 1953, and then focusing on encouraging people to join Great Leap Forward activities from 1958.

Throughout the decade, Manhua consistently focused on themes of resisting imperialism and solidarity across socialist movements.

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Expiry date: 2 March 2026