Comic book depictions of superheroines as politicians illustrate how sexism weakens democracy and why comics history is relevant to contemporary politics.
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Latino characters have traditionally been underrepresented in mainstream comics. But Spider-Man’s backstory makes him the perfect superhero to be recast as a minority.
The Marvel universe is expanding with new heroes in new films and shows that break new boundaries and tackle new genres.
The latest version of the Spider-Man video game offers insights into how science could be taught more effectively to today’s college students, a researcher and video game enthusiast suggests.
Remembering the co-creator of Spider-Man, The Hulk, Fantastic Four and all the rest.
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Professor of Comics Studies, University of Dundee
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Austin College
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Lecturer and PhD Candidate in Comics and Architecture, University of Brighton
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Assistant Professor of Latinx and U.S. Multi-Ethnic Literature, Texas A&M University
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
