From Mickey Mouse to Maus

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Mickey Mouse to Maus will be an exploration of the animation and comic book industries as a reflection of America. From Walt Disneys creation of Mickey Mouse and Disney Magic, the rise of the Superman in the 30s, the evolution of the everyman in the 60s, to the creator driven and emotional story of struggle in Maus during the 80s, comic books grew just as quickly as the ever changing American landscape. These new American myths shaped the childhoods and adulthoods of millions of Americans. This course will attempt to examine the thin line between fact and fiction in one of Americas most influential forms of art and literature and will examine what it truly means to be a hero in American culture.