I’m normally not a huge fan of lists like this. It’s always so subjective (naturally) and they can change rather frequently (at least for me). So I don’t often write them. We can be mercurial in our fandom love, you know? But this term I’m teaching a new course on the intersection of comic books and social justice. In the course, we read several comics and watch several comic book films and then we deconstruct them, exploring their messages and symbolism, with an eye towards justice issues. As we discussed what would be in the course, several students asked me what my favorite comic book movies were. I couldn’t just brush aside the question – my students are seeking to better understand the preferences and passions that have shaped me and this course! I also can’t answer a question like this without way overthinking XD. So here are the results of the deep introspection and soul-searching brought on by my students’ inquiries. Continue reading
My Comic Relief 