DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHARACTER DESIGN OF THE BLIND MAN FROM THE GHOST CAVE IN A CONCEPT ARTBOOK

Abstract

The story of Si Buta Dari Gua Hantu which was created by the Indonesian comic artist, namely Ganes TH in the 1960s. This comic itself was first published in 1967. However, over time its popularity faded. The cause itself was due to the entry of comics from other countries which at that time began to develop in Indonesia. So that an effort is needed to popularize the character of the Blind. The purpose of this research is to find out why the story of the character Si Buta dari Gua Hantu has decreased due to being unable to compete with foreign superhero characters. The research method used is literature, surveys and via the internet, the results to be achieved are to popularize the character of Si Buta dari Gua Hantu, so that it can compete with characters from foreign countries and be in demand again by Indonesian people and carry out visualization and also design with a more detailed depiction. interesting and a more dimensional and expressive drawing style, as well as detail. With the visualization of making this concept book, it will improve the image of the existence of local superhero characters within the Indonesian nation itself so that it is not only superheroes from foreign countries, but the Si Buta Character is able to compete with foreign superhero characters who have their own interests in terms of stories and new visuals with good depiction makes it more interesting.because it is unable to compete with foreign superhero characters. expressive, as well as detailed.