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Star Trek’s Philosophy of Peace and Justice

Professor José-Antonio Orosco uses the sci-fi franchise to explore the concepts of peace studies, including Jane Addam’s theory of “negative” and “positive” peace and the Prime Directive.

The Marvel Age of Comics

Wyatt Wingfoot: The Fish-In Protests

Wyatt Wingfoot invites the Fantastic Four to his Oklahoma reservation for help against the Miracle Man while Native Americans fought for fishing rights in the real world state of Washington.

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.