reading marvel superhero comics - international lecture showcase
event date:
tuesday, may 2, 2023 - 9:00am to 10:00am edt
event location:
virtual / zoom
in this sample lecture, drs. monica flegel & judith leggatt will give a brief overview of comics, and the specific reading strategies involved in interpreting comics. we will then discuss superhero comics as a style, in terms of its historical origins, and its social/political significance.