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LGTBQ+ in Comics

Virtual Program
2022-06-07 17:00:00 2022-06-07 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles LGTBQ+ in Comics Learn about the history of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in comics, and some of the most influential modern creators from the LGBTQ+ community, and the future of gender-expansive characters and creators in the comic book industry. For adults. Virtual Program -

Tuesday, June 07
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-07 17:00:00 2022-06-07 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles LGTBQ+ in Comics Learn about the history of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in comics, and some of the most influential modern creators from the LGBTQ+ community, and the future of gender-expansive characters and creators in the comic book industry. For adults. Virtual Program -

Learn about the history of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in comics, and some of the most influential modern creators from the LGBTQ+ community, and the future of gender-expansive characters and creators in the comic book industry. For adults.

The lecture will discuss the history of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in comics going back to the Golden & Silver Age of American comics. The lecture will also discuss the roles these characters and stories arcs play in Japanese Manga, beginning with the seminal works of Hagio Moto to today’s immensely popular “B&L” genre. Additionally, the presentation will detail some of the most influential modern creators from the LGBTQ+ community and highlight popular new works such as “Son of Krypton.” Finally, the lecture will touch on the current pushback against the LGBTQ+ community and the future of gender expansive characters and creators in the comic book industry. For adults. 

This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Summer Discovery Program | LGBTQ+ Pride |

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Thu, May 08 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 7:00AM to 6:00PM
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