Wonder Woman 1984 Review
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When did comics get so political? Where did my escapist comic books go? My name is Blair Robinson and I am here to tell you that comic books have always been political - from Captain America punching Hitler in 1941 to the more recent trend of minority legacy heroes.
Should we Defund the Superheroes?
Recent events have prompted people in America and all over the world to reevaluate the role that police play in society. But, how is the role of polic...
Do Comic Books Show an Unhealhy Persepctive of Mental Illness?
There are a *LOT* of mentally ill characters in comics. Mental illness can be an intriguing part of a character's backstory, especially when their dia...
Who was the first Queer character in comics?
Happy Pride month! On this episode of Social Comic-tary, Blair explores the first LGBT characters in comic books, and talks about why determining the ...
Is Harley Quinn a Domestic Abuse Survivor?
Harley Quinn has been in the media a lot recently, having headlined a major motion picture and an original animated series. How did Harley Quinn get t...
How did World War II Affect Comic Books?
Hello, and welcome to Social Comic-tary! For most of the 1940s, the ever-present World War II dominated the media. In this episode, Blair explores the...
Why was Wonder Woman the JSA's secretary?
Happy Woman's Month!In this episode, Blair explores the history of Wonder Woman, her multitalented creator, and how she got stuck answering the phones...
You Haven't Heard of DC's First Black Hero
To celebrate Black History Month, let's take a look at the first Black heroes from Marvel and DC. You know the Black Panther, but who the heck is Mal ...
Is Superman a refugee?
Episode 2 of Social Comic-tary! In this episode, I talk through how the story of Superman is reflective of real-world climate change, climate change ...
What are the ages of comics?
When did comics get so political? Where did my escapist comic books go?My name is Blair Robinson and I am here to tell you that comic books have alway...