Persepolis

Capitalism

An economic system in which private individuals or corporations own and control the means of production, distribution, and exchange of goods, operating for profit.

Avant-Garde

New and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them.

Prophet

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of a divine being, or someone who predicts the future.

Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government or rule; the unjust use of power or authority.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

Subversive

Seeking or intended to disrupt or overthrow an established system or institution.

Rheumatism

A general term for conditions causing pain and inflammation in the joints, muscles, or connective tissue.

Martyr

A person who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious beliefs, political causes, or other principles.

Fundamentalist

Someone who believes in strict, literal adherence to a set of basic principles, often in a religious or ideological context.

Frame

In comics, the border or outline enclosing a single scene or image, also known as a panel.

Panel

A single drawing on a page in a comic, which contains part of the story.

Speech Bubble

A graphic element in comics that contains dialogue or thoughts of characters, connected to the speaker by a tail.

Gutter

The space between panels in a comic, which represents a pause or transition in the narrative.