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Constance and Nano

As part of its efforts to attract grade school girls to careers in engineering and technology, the Society of Women Engineers collaborated on a comic book series with writer Kelly Thompson.

The Marvel Age of Comics

The Might Thor Joins the Peace Corps

Thor alter-ego Donald Blake travels to the war-torn nation of San Diablo as a volunteer doctor to help the sick, similar to the tens-of-thousands of young Americans who joined the Peace Corps.

Green Arrow and His Times

Green Arrow: The Death of John Lennon

A 1984 Green Arrow comic book narrative contained a flashback sequence similar to the murder of the former Beatle, while the DC superhero attempts to stem the flow of guns in the present.

Comic Books and the Real World

A Superhero Tourist Guide to Minneapolis

The Minnesota city has made numerous appearances within the world of comic books, with the likes of Captain Marvel, Batman, and She-Hulk interacting with many of the region’s attractions.