Reflecting the Indonesian Comics Scene: Then, Now, and Future

An open discussion on the structural challenges facing Indonesia’s comics ecosystem—from education and publishing to distribution, policy, and market behavior—using the research in “Comiplexities: Mapping Indonesian Comics” as a reference point. Led by the book’s author and researcher, Gideon Hutapea, the conversation brings together creators, academics, practitioners, and readers to unpack why the scene has struggled to grow sustainably and what could realistically change that.

Anno Wicaksono

Moderator

Graphic Designer & Academic

A curious observer of culture and creative practices.

Gideon Hutapea

Academic & Cartoonist

Gideon is a Melbourne-based Indonesian PhD researcher studying how Indonesian comics could be transformed through bottom-up cross-sectoral design.

Randy Indrayanto

Comic Artist & Business Manager at Maghifare Studio

Randy is a graphic designer / comic artist under the pen name getgoh. Currently, he is more active working behind the scenes as a business manager for comic artist maghfirare.

Ogi Wicaksana

Political & Communications Strategist, Lobbyist

Ogi works on political communications, public affairs, and media strategy across Indonesia.