The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr This unit discusses the critically praised miniseries written by Ram V and illustrated by Filipe Andrade.  An Introduction to “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr” The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is a 2021 miniseries and graphic...
Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”

Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”

Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” Exploring form and content in horror master Junji Ito’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” An Introduction to Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” Junji Ito’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s...
Trans Representation in Manga

Trans Representation in Manga

Trans Representation in Manga A series of threads discussing the context, content, and importance of various grounded, fantastical, and allegorical representations of trans identities in a variety of manga. An Introduction to Trans Representation in Manga Where trans...
Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer Demon Slayer is a manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, published from 2016-2020 in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. The series follows Tanjiro’s journey to become a great warrior in order to avenge the murder of his family. An Introduction to Demon Slayer...
Lore Olympus

Lore Olympus

Lore Olympus The webcomic “Lore Olympus” by Rachel Smythe retells Greek myths through a modern lens, focusing on the relationship between Persephone, goddess of spring, and Hades, king of the underworld. On its own & metatextually, it’s a thoughtful,...
Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy

Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy

The greatest Fantastic Four story? “The Galactus Trilogy” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby appears in Fantastic Four #48-50 (1966). It introduces the godlike planet-eater Galactus and his cosmic herald the Silver Surfer. It also emblematizes the revolutionary...