Superhero Comic Books in Popular CuSuperhero Comic Books in Popular Cu (POPC 290)
Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring Semester
Description
POPC 290 | Superhero Comic Books in Popular Culture | 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the study of
Superhero comic books, graphic novels, and
sequential art and storytelling in American
popular culture. The course will introduce
students to the themes, creators, characters,
and social issues that led to the creation of and
continued success of the superhero genre. The
course will emphasize critical thinking about the
issues raised in the readings and class discussions
as well as critical writing about them. Term
offered: Spring