Tag: Comic book

  • Book Review: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation

    In the growing ReVisioning History series, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation brings a fresh, visual approach to Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s critical and often unsettling look at U.S. history from an Indigenous perspective. Originally a narrative dense with historical insight, the graphic version adds rich illustrations that make the work even…

  • CIC: Death of a Sidekick, Islamophobia, and Fan Voting

    “A Death in the Family” comic book features interactive storytelling while provoking discourse on Islamophobia and cultural sensitivity in character representation.

  • Exploring “They Called Us Enemy”: A Graphic Novel of History and Resilience

    “They Called Us Enemy” is George Takei’s graphic novel recounting his childhood in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. It is a valuable tool for teaching history, resilience, and social justice.

  • The Dawn of a Multi-Genre Star Wars Universe: A New Era of Storytelling

    The StarWars franchise, known for its epic space operas, is evolving into diverse genres, attracting new audiences, deepening the universe, and ensuring longevity.

  • CIC: Broken Bat is Published

    The “Broken Bat” storyline from Batman comics, depicting the hero’s physical and psychological battles, influenced Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” and serves as a teaching tool for resilience, character evolution, and storytelling.

  • CIC: Jubilee and Shang-Chi

    Jubilee, a Chinese American mutant in comics, embodies resilience and diversity. Educators can use her journey to teach themes of identity and empathy. Shang-Chi’s story also offers rich opportunities for exploring representation and morality.