Comics Get Smart

February 28, 2010

By Chicagotalks

Comics can be academic material, providing literary insight and perspective on times, current and past according to Chicago Nerd Social Club.

Nerds of all kinds (history, literary, academic) are invited to an event called “Comics 301″. Cord Scott, a PhD. candidate in American History at Loyola University, and has written about comic-related subjects, including, teaching history through comics, portrayals of the concept of eugenics in comics. Scott has written a chapter in “Captain America & the Struggle of the Superhero” as well. He will discuss the role of comics in academe and their historical or literary aspects of and the precursors to the Graphic Novel.

Whether you are nerd or not, you can attend the discussion on Monday, Mar. 22nd from 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. at Challengers Comics located at 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL. There is no charge for the event.

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