(continued) Across media and throughout alternate histories, be they parallel universes, divergent timelines, or “imaginary stories,” one story after another suggests that Kal-El grows up to be the hero Superman because of how his adoptive parents raised him on Earth. Raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent in heartland, U.S.A., he becomes Superman. If raised instead […]
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During our WonderCon panel (“Trauma and Superheroes – To Become a Hero or a Villain?”), my colleagues Robin Rosenberg and Andrea Letamendi discussed how repeated trauma and stress will affect people like police officers, war veterans, and crime victims, including what role those play in nudging people into post-traumatic stress disorder or post-traumatic growth. Will […]
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The Psychology of Harry Potter proved to be more relevant to Batman than I’d expected – so relevant, in fact, that I felt like I should never have been surprised. The book has two sections full of chapters that are very relevant to Batman, another orphan boy who grows up to be a great hero. […]
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Comics Arts Conference 5: Life After Trauma — To Be a Superhero or Supervillain? Speaker/Artist(s) Info Andrea Letamendi, Robin Rosenberg, Travis Langley. Did you ever wonder why experiencing trauma led Batman to become a hero but Harvey Dent to become a villain? Why Superman hasn’t given up his Herculean task for good after being exposed […]
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The Centers for Disease Control posted a blog on how to survive a zombie outbreak, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.” We, our friends, and so many friends were abuzz with this topic, particularly regarding the plan’s shortcomings when it actually comes to dealing with zombies – not a word about FIGHTING ZOMBIES?! Where CDC plan falls […]
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Brawl in the family is a parody comic featuring a number of famous Nintendo characters, particularly those featured in the Super Smash Bros series, and a few surprise guests. A Master Hand behind the comic, Matther Taranto, was kind enough to do an interview with me. Enjoy! 1. First, tell us a little about yourself. […]
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