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SUMMARY:Super Science: The Legacy of Science in Superhero Comics
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 Superhero comics (and movies) reflect a complex 
 fascination with science and its places in 
 U.S. culture. In this talk, we explore science's 
 legacy in comics from its pulp roots to contemporary 
 superhero film.\n
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 Superheroes have 
 been linked to science from the earliest days 
 of the comics to new cinematic adventures. 
 What can comics tell us about the place of 
 science in modern culture? How has the centrality 
 of science mirrored broader sociocultural 
 concerns? In this lecture, we explore the ways 
 comic books and related media capture both 
 the anxiety and aspirations linked to scientific 
 innovation. Whether in the hands of heroes 
 or villains, comics teach us to consider 
 the power offered by science and caution us not 
 to forget our responsibilities.\n
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 This presentation 
 is part of the Great Lakes Lectures 
 series, online lectures featuring academics 
 from Michigan State University. This series 
 is organized by Prof. Dan Hayden and Dr. Elias 
 Aydi, and live streamed from the Digital Scholarship 
 lab at MSU Libraries.\n\n
 Price: free\n
 Sponsor: Administration\n
 Sponsor's Homepage: http://www.lib.msu.edu\n
 Contact name: Holly Flynn\n
 Contact phone: 517-884-0901\n
 Contact email: flynnhol@msu.edu\n
 for more info visit the web at:\n 
 https://bookings.lib.msu.edu/event/7427907\n
LOCATION:Online
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