Queer Comics

Catalog description

Although comics have always been a little queer (Batman and Robin anyone?), not all superheroes wear capes. This class brings together queer studies, 20th century history, literary criticism, media, and comics studies to explore the cultural significance of queer comics as a form of activism from the late 1950s to the present day. Since comics often fail to stay within the confines of just one medium, will look at the ways in which comics have crossed over to film, musicals, and fashion. Our focus in this class will be mostly on the United States, but we will also consider the rich transnational culture of queer comics. You will have the opportunity to focus on specific topics of interest to you within queer comics in two short essays (3-4 pages) and a final essay (8-12 pages) or creative project.