Superhero Ethics and the Art of Comics 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus C2; CSU) 54 lecture hours

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This interdisciplinary course examines comic books and graphic novels, focusing on the ethical dimensions of superhero narratives. Students will explore how comics address issues of justice, power, morality, and responsibility, tracing the history of the genre from its pulp origins to its cultural impact today. Through analysis of visual storytelling and narrative techniques, students will engage with key ethical questions raised by superhero characters and their worlds.