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The Many Deaths of Laila Starr
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is a 2021 miniseries and graphic novel written by Ram V and illustrated by Filipe Andrade. Published by Boom!, The series follows the complex journey of the Goddess of Death, as she navigates the messy world of human mortality.
Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Junji Ito’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s #Frankenstein was published in English in 2018 and won an Eisner Award for “Best Adaptation from Another Medium.” It’s both a faithful & idiosyncratic adaptation, showcasing Ito’s mastery of horror storytelling within the comics medium.
Trans Representation in Manga
Where trans representation in North American comics has struggled to find firm footing at times, trans representation in manga has been there since very nearly the beginning and encompasses a variety of iconic characters, creators, and titles.
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.
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.
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 quality of...
Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman Smashes the Klan This unit looks at “Superman Smashes the Klan” by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru, where #Superman defends a Chinese immigrant family against the Ku Klux Klan, powerfully fighting against bigotry. #comicsstudies.Introduction to “Superman...
Heart of Thomas
Heart of Thomas A series of threads discussing the various forms of heteronormativity within Heart of Thomas, widely regarded as the first BL/yaoi manga. The Heteronormativity in Heart of ThomasHeart of Thomas, by Moto Hagio, is widely considered one of the first...
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club A brief deep dive into the cult classic, gender-bending, class-annihilating, deeply subversive manga, “Ouran High School Host Club.” Stay tuned! #ouran #comicsstudies. An Introduction Ouran High School Host Club ran from 2002-2010,...
Pride Month 2025
Pride Month 2025 A series of threads discussing representation of various queer identities throughout history, from gender euphoria and yaoi to capitalism in Marvel and DC.There’s something queer about comics In their 2018 introduction to a special issue of the...
The Golden Age of Superhero Comics
The Golden Age of Superhero Comics A series of threads discussing the origins of the superhero genre, spotlighting the first appearances of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and the historical contexts that informed the birth of a new heroic archetype.An...
Jeff Smith’s “Bone”
Jeff Smith's "Bone" A series of threads on Jeff Smith's popular, award-winning comics series "Bone," discussing form, storytelling, and ways the comic has influenced the publishing industry.An Introduction to Jeff Smith's "Bone"Bone is an American comic book series...
Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel/Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel/Captain Marvel Carol Danvers debuted as Ms. Marvel in 1977. Self-consciously designed to be both one of Marvel’s premier female superheroes and specifically, its premiere feminist superhero, she and her namesakes have gone through many...
The Horror Comics of Emily Carroll
The Horror Comics of Emily Carroll Emily Carroll is an Ignatz and Eisner-winning creator from Ontario, Canada, best known for her horror-themed webcomics and for the graphic novels “When I Arrived at the Castle” and “A Guest in the House” as well as the graphic horror...
Afterlife with Archie
Afterlife with Archie An award-nominated, horrific(ly) influential reimagining of the Archie comics universe - this time, with zombies. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa with art by Francesco Francavilla, Afterlife with Archie published 10 issues beginning 2013, and...
Skim
Skim is an award-winning 2005 graphic novel about queer adolescence, created by cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki.
Excalibur: Mojo Mayhem
Excalibur: Mojo Mayhem One of the more bizarre X-Men stories out there, Mojo Mayhem is a subversive send-up of Comics production culture with dark undertones and a compelling cultural legacy. Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Excalibur: Mojo MayhemGrief &...
Gillen and McKelvie’s “Young Avengers”
List of Topics:An Introduction to Young AvengersGazes in Young AvengersStyle > SubstanceHomonormativity in Young AvengersProdigy's Coming Out Scene"Parents, Counterpublics, and Sexual Identity in Young Avengers"Plus! This unit has videos. Watch below or on YouTube!
“The Last Ronin”
The Last Ronin The Last Ronin is a 2022 graphic novel that portrays a dystopian future for the Ninja Turtle franchise in which the iconic heroes of TMNT have all but died out and the last surviving turtle seeks to reclaim his honor through revenge.An Introduction to...