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Monstrous imaginaries : the legacy of romanticism in comics Ghent University
This books brings engages with studies on Romanticism and on monsters in order to map out the heritage, functions and affects of good monsters in contemporary comics and graphic novels. It shows how Romantic inclinations and themes are continued through comics monsters that question the distinction between human and monster, self and other. Taking as its point of departure Romantic artists such as Goya and Blake and protagonists such as Mary ...
Black boys and black girls in comics : an affective and historical mapping of intertwined stereotypes Ghent University
This chapter examines the representation of black boys and black girls in comics, with a strong focus on early comics from the late nineteenth century. It combines the study of gender with the study of racist representations. Weaving connections with related cultural products such as animation and children’s literature, the chapter shows how racist stereotypes permeate representations of black children regardless of gender. Performative and ...