Maoist Cultural Revolution with Sexual Romance

 

Vintage Comic Shows Maoist Cultural Revolution with Sexual Romance

The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a socio-political movement that took place in China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Chairman Mao, the leader of the Communist Party of China, its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society. An American comic book from 1977, featuring ‘Red Guard Romance’, has looked into this Cultural Revolution while some sexual romance has been involved …


The sexy underground comix is a little bit kinky, but it stands out as a high standard of political pop art, from an era when the outside world still referred to China as a place covered behind the curtain. It is ironic for‘Maoism‘ crossover with sex, isn’t it ?