Tag: Comic book

  • CIC: The Death of Gwen Stacy

    The iconic storyline “The Death of Gwen Stacy” in Spider-Man challenged traditional superhero storytelling, shaping cultural attitudes towards death and tragedy in comics.

  • Comics in the Classroom: Readings for AANHPI Heritage Month

    May is Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Comics feature diverse characters like Ms. Marvel, Shang-Chi, and Silk. Educators can use them for cultural discussions.

  • Diversity in the Classroom: Readings for AANHPI Heritage Month

    The article offers a selection of readings featuring AANHPI characters and creatives, from mainstream publishers, presenting ideas for their use in educational discussions and accompanying resources.

  • CIC: Neal Adams Changes DC

    Neal Adams’ tenure on Green Lantern/Green Arrow in the 1970s fundamentally changed superhero storytelling by grappling with real-world social issues, serving as a powerful resource for classroom discussions today.

  • Leading Ladies: A Comparative Journey of Lois Lane and Gwen Stacy

    Lois Lane and Gwen Stacy, iconic female characters in comics and movies, are celebrated for their strength, resilience, intelligence, encouraging readers and viewers to embrace courage, determination, and independence.

  • TDIH Wonder Woman meets Jodi Picoult

    This post was originally published Mar 2023. In March of 2006, Jodi Picoult released a meta fiction novel that blended conventional literature and graphic novels. One year later, Wonder Woman fans were excited when bestselling author Jodi Picoult stepped into the world of comic books to pen a story arc for the iconic superhero. Tasked…