E-Komik Hikayat Patani: Putera Pewaris Kerajaan (Satu Analisis Tekstual, Kepentingan dan Cabaran)

Abstract

In the era of globalization, physical comics have undergone a transformation from being available in a printed format to the e-comics production that are accessible online. However, e-comic-related studies are still limited. Looking at this gap, this study is conducted on the e-comic, Hikayat Patani: Putera Pewaris Kerajaan, published by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). This study involved three main analyses, namely on the text, importance and challenges. The textual analysis uses five comic principles introduced by Hall in his writing Five Essential Principles of Comics and Cartooning. A library research, meanwhile, was conducted to identify the importance of e-comic and challenges. The analysis in textual aspect results found that the e-comic fulfils all the five comic principles by Hall. This shows that the e-comics have a high quality. In fact, the created illustrations are filled with abundant aspects of Malay identity and not be influenced by any other form of comic technique while presenting the content using an interesting storyline. The e-comic may be indicated as vital to attract the youth generation to learn about the traditional text of Hikayat Patani and the history of the Patani state while becoming a tool in fostering the interest among the younger generation to read and acquire knowledge. However, poor internet network, low chapter production and high cost of producing e-comics are challenges which must be overcome. Thus, this study find it is important to produce more e-comics based on historical sources or traditional texts so that the nation's civilization may continue to be preserved. Keywords: E-comic, Hikayat Patani: Putera Pewaris Kerajaan, textual, importance, challenges.