Category: Comics in the Classroom

  • Using Comic Books to Explore Social and Historical Issues: Fall Semester in Review

    This fall semester, I took a deliberate approach to using comic books as teaching tools to explore critical social and historical issues that resonate with my high school students. Rather than treating comics as simple entertainment, I leveraged their visual storytelling power and cultural relevance to create engaging entry points for discussions about representation, identity,…

  • CW at 160: Slavery in the US

    The legacy of slavery in the United States spans over 250 years and fundamentally shaped our nation’s development. From 1619 to 1865, millions of Africans and African Americans were enslaved, their labor building much of the economic foundation of colonial America and the early republic. Understanding this history means recognizing both the profound injustices endured…

  • Superman (2025): A Hero Returns with Heart and Hope

    Rating: ★★★★☆ After years of darker, more brooding superhero films, James Gunn’s Superman arrives like a breath of fresh air—or perhaps more accurately, like a gentle breeze from Smallville. This isn’t just a reboot; it’s a love letter to everything that makes Superman enduring, wrapped in modern filmmaking techniques and delivered with Gunn’s signature blend…

  • What Superman Means To Me

    I’m reposting a link to my story from April in response to all those who have problems with who Superman is and what he stands for: Truth, Justice, and the American Way ( i.e. helping those who cannot help themselves, being a light to those who are leaving darkness, being an example of what should…

  • What Superman Means to Me: Hope, Heritage, and Heroism

    The author shares how Superman’s character resonates personally, symbolizing hope and strength for immigrants and emphasizing values of kindness, integrity, and the importance of passing these ideals to future generations.

  • CIC: 60 Years of Fantastic Four

    The Fantastic Four, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, revolutionized superhero storytelling and left a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring creativity and exploration.