In this latest event in the Literature and Resistance series, we explored the role comic books and graphic novels are playing in reflecting and critiquing some of the most pressing contemporary issues, and in fostering community and inspiring activism among their readers.
From his perspective as a critic, Dr Dom Davies (City University, London) discussed comics that suggest ways of looking at war and displacement in the Middle East.
The writer and artist Timothy Poisson discussed why comics were his medium of choice for storytelling and activism, reflecting on his work representing the LGBTQ+ community.