LISA From BLACKPINK Creates the ALTER-EGO: The Official Comic
Amy Duong — February 22, 2025 — Pop Culture
References: lalisacomics
BLACKPINK member and solo artist LISA has just launched the ALTER-EGO: The Official Comic along with the drop of her debut album dubbed Alter Ego as well. It builds on the same notion and the graphic novel is comprised of 56 pages which has been created through her new Lalisa Comics brand in partnership with Zero Zero Entertainment.
It explores her identities in her music with a fusion of progressive storytelling in her own artistic expression. The narrative follows Vixi, one of the five personas Lisa embodies in Alter Ego. She is then trapped in a virtual reality world by a group of cyberbullies. With the help of her friends, Roxi, Kiki, Sunni, and Speedi -- they battle to rescue her.
Image Credit: Lisa, Lalisa Comics
It explores her identities in her music with a fusion of progressive storytelling in her own artistic expression. The narrative follows Vixi, one of the five personas Lisa embodies in Alter Ego. She is then trapped in a virtual reality world by a group of cyberbullies. With the help of her friends, Roxi, Kiki, Sunni, and Speedi -- they battle to rescue her.
Image Credit: Lisa, Lalisa Comics
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity-created Content - With artists like LISA delving into graphic novels, there's a growing trend of celebrities expanding their brand through storytelling in entertainment mediums beyond their usual domain.
2. Digital Storytelling - Innovative narratives such as LISA's Alter Ego showcase how digital platforms can be harnessed to create immersive storytelling experiences that blend reality and virtual worlds.
3. Identity Exploration Through Art - Graphic novels like ALTER-EGO are booming as tools for both creators and audiences to explore complex identities and personal narratives artistically.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Novel Publishing - The collaboration between LISA and Zero Zero Entertainment highlights ongoing opportunities for growth and innovation in the graphic novel sector as diverse creators bring fresh perspectives.
2. Entertainment Branding - Lalisa Comics marks the fusion of music, storytelling, and branding, illustrating how artistic ventures can enhance and expand celebrity brand portfolios.
3. Virtual Reality Entertainment - The virtual reality elements in the story of Alter Ego point to emerging opportunities for the intersection of graphic novels and VR experiences, offering new immersive storytelling formats.
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