PEREMOHA: Victory for Ukraine

PEREMOHA: Victory for Ukraine is a poignant anthology published by Tokyopop in 2022, conceived as a direct response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The project was organized to provide a platform for Ukrainian artists whose lives and careers were upended by the conflict. By commissioning these creators to share their personal stories and artistic visions, Tokyopop aimed to raise international awareness and provide financial support for relief efforts in the region, channeling the medium of manga to document a contemporary humanitarian crisis.

The volume features a diverse array of short stories and illustrations, each reflecting the individual experiences, anxieties, and hopes of its creators. The design and editorial approach focused on authenticity, prioritizing the voices of those living through the conflict over a standardized house style. The anthology was met with widespread critical acclaim for its sincerity and its unique role in bridging the gap between global pop culture and real-world geopolitical events, successfully positioning comics as a powerful vehicle for testimonial storytelling.