fictional country Logos and Brands
Countries invented by authors of books, films, comics, and video games are presented in the “Fictional Country” section. Wakanda, Genovia, Zakovia, Khairul, and dozens of other non-existent countries each have their own heraldry, flags, and coats of arms, designed to immerse viewers and readers in the fictional world. The logos and symbols of such states borrow principles from real heraldry, including shields, patron animals, mottos, and national ornaments, adapting them to the mythology of a particular universe. Analysis of such symbols reveals how content creators construct national identity from scratch, relying on visual codes familiar to the audience from real state symbols.