Welcome back! I’m excited to do another round of discussion about how representation in comics is a boon for our health. My plan is to go through specific identities to examine pertinent issues influenced by the characters that show up. You may see some of the same points reiterated, but that’s because there’s a lot…
Representation and Health 101: A Primer
Representation of marginalized people in comics has been an increasingly hot topic, and for good reason. With social media, more people are able to express dissatisfaction instantly. What’s lost in these conversations is why representation matters, especially in how it benefits us, no matter our identities. It’s not just the warm-fuzzies from seeing someone who…