Науковий комікс

The first release in the educational pop-art series Science Comics brings to life one of the most complex research frameworks in modern academia — the PRISMA method for systematic reviews. Created in the vibrant spirit of Lichtenstein and classic Marvel, this comic turns evidence synthesis into a dynamic visual narrative that is both scientifically accurate and wonderfully engaging.
At the center of the story are Dr. Reviewer, a fearless scientist-heroine, and her loyal companion, the Laboratory Super-Rat. Together they move through every stage of the PRISMA workflow, from identifying studies in vast databases to screening, checking eligibility, assessing risk of bias, extracting data, running meta-analyses and interpreting final results. Each step becomes a vivid pop-art metaphor filled with color, motion and humor. What is normally a strict methodological sequence transforms into an adventure full of research battles, comic-style action and visual surprises.
This project was born from a real educational gap. Many students and even experienced researchers struggle with understanding the structure and logic of systematic reviews. PRISMA often appears abstract, overly technical and difficult to memorize. The comic reframes the entire process in a way that is accessible, memorable and visually driven while preserving full scientific accuracy. It is designed to support learning, to build research competencies through imagery and storytelling and to make methodology feel intuitive rather than overwhelming.
The PRISMA Comic Guide is well suited for students who are just beginning to explore evidence synthesis, for early-career researchers and PhD candidates preparing their first systematic review, for educators who rely on strong visual materials, for methodology courses, libraries, science-communication programs and for anyone who enjoys the blend of science, humor and vintage pop-art aesthetics. Inside the comic, PRISMA becomes a journey through an evidence universe, guided by characters who make the process clear, vivid and unforgettable. This is a unique visual interpretation of PRISMA that you will not find anywhere else, a creative bridge between rigorous science and artistic storytelling.