Tag: Comics in the Classroom

  • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    One crazy idea I had a few years ago, was to ask students to use the scene were Snoopy is making the Thanksgiving dinner and create a budget for hosting a similar one. This can be a fun project because it allows you to share a simple meal and gets them to use online shopping…

  • TDIH: Superman Dies

    “The Death of Superman” (1988): A Watershed Moment in Superhero Storytelling In 1988, DC Comics delivered a seismic shock to the comic book world with “The Death of Superman” storyline. Penned by writer and artist Dan Jurgens, this narrative arc marked a watershed moment in superhero storytelling, challenging the conventions of invincibility and mortality that…

  • Recommended Comics About Native American Heritage

    This collection encompasses comics and graphic novels focusing on indigenous North American histories, challenging stereotypes, celebrating cultural richness, and highlighting contributions and resilience.

  • Empowering Forces: Teaching about the Dark Phoenix Saga and Captain Marvel in the MCU

    With The Marvels in theaters this month, take a look at a similar story line that focuses on female leads and entanglement, Dark Pheonix Saga.

  • Batman Day 2023

    Unmasking Batman: Exploring His Cultural Significance in the Classroom Batman, the Dark Knight of Gotham, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring figures in popular culture. Beyond the confines of comic book pages, Batman has transcended his origins to become a symbol with profound cultural importance. Exploring the rich tapestry of Batman’s character…

  • Thanos Is The Hero In His Own Story

    Marvel’s 1991 cosmic epic “The Infinity Gauntlet,” featuring Thanos, reshaped superhero storytelling and greatly influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe.