The Carlson Conversations Lectures series is returning for spring semester with the first lecture, “War and the American Comic Book: Endorsement, Criticism and Escape,” on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Carlson Library Main Event Space.
The event is a companion to the “Drawn into Conflict” exhibition.
A panel of UToledo faculty will address the historical and cultural impact of comic books during times of war on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Carlson Library Main Event Space.
A panel of faculty from the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education will address the historical and cultural impact of comic books, beginning with World War II and covering the Korean War, Vietnam and the Cold War, up to more recent comics.
Discussion topics will include the influence of Jewish publishers and creators and the depiction of women in wartime comics, as well as propaganda, censorship, racism and the reflection of American viewpoints concerning the various conflicts.
Panelists will include:
• Dr. Daniel Compora, a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature;
• Dr. Matt Yockey, a professor of film;
• Dr. Kristen Geaman, a senior lecturer in the Department of History; and
• Dr. Barry Jackisch, an associate professor of history and the Philip Markowicz Endowed Professor of Judaism and Jewish Biblical Studies.
The event will be moderated by Gerald Natal, Health and Human Services Librarian and an associate professor in University Libraries.
