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Pop Culture and Education

Set Phasers to Teach

The collection of essays discuss the various ways that the science fiction franchise Star Trek can be used in college classrooms, including within fields that might not be immediately evident.

The Marvel Age of Comics

Captain America and Altamont Speedway

Captain America confronts members of Satan’s Angels disrupting a music festival shortly after the Hells Angels stabbed a fan at the infamous Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway.

Green Arrow and His Times

The Transformation of a Kennedy and a Queen

In 1969, the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow began his transformation from Batman rip-off to social justice advocate, a conversion that mirrored that of the real world’s Robert F. Kennedy.

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.