Comic books have been a fixture for American children for generations. Often relegated (and sometimes maligned) to pulp fiction and cheap, simplistic entertainment, and even regulated and censured for a time in part due to congressional concerns about glorification of violence and even communism, comics today have reached beyond capes and monsters to tackle complex and significant cultural issues, including some of America’s most difficult histories.

“Progress in Panels: Interpreting History Through Comics” explores how creators have used comics and graphic novels to tell the stories of Japanese internment and our current rash of police violence against African-Americans in new and accessible ways that reach wide audiences that may not frequent library stacks or academic lectures.

This event is generously sponsored by the Lowell Institute. By registering for this event, you will be added to Revolutionary Spaces’ mailing and newsletter list. You are able to opt out at any time. Thank you!

Time: 5::30 Central / 6:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)