Dwayne McDuffie’s “Deathlok” and W.E.B. DuBois

by Matthew Teutsch

Last post, I wrote about Michael Collins in Dwayne McDuffie’s Deathlok, today, I want to continue that conversation by discussing, briefly, Collins’ use of W.E.B. DuBois’ Double Consciousness when describing his identity. Michael’s quoting of DuBois is a direct continuation of his conversation with Misty Knight as the two talk in her apartment. Through these conversations, Michael and Misty Knight both navigate a world … Read More Dwayne McDuffie’s “Deathlok” and W.E.B. DuBois

January 16, 2018 + african american literature, afrofuturism, cybernets, dwayne mcduffie, james baldwin, language, Linda Thuhiwai Smith, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, marvel comics, Michael collins, misty knight, narrative, robert kirkman, speculative fiction, the secret history of comics

Dwayne McDuffie’s “Deathlok” and Language

by Matthew Teutsch

This past year, I have delved into comics more than I ever have in my life. This journey, ignited by some work I have done recently and the upcoming Black Panther film, has introduced me to various writers, artists, and characters that I had never heard of before. These texts approach topics such as race in nuanced ways that echo the “literary” texts that … Read More Dwayne McDuffie’s “Deathlok” and Language

October 26, 2017 + avengers, black panther, comics, graphic novels, m'kabu, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, marvel comics, monica lynn, monica lynne, t'challa, wakanda

Representation and Monica Lynne’s Social Activism

by Matthew Teutsch

Last post, I wrote about T’Challa’s role as a teacher within the community, and today I want to briefly look at Monica Lynne’s movement from an entertainer to to social activist as she begins to work as a social worker. In Avengers #73, Monica’s actions lead T’Challa to take a more active role in fighting everyday segregation and injustice within the community instead of … Read More Representation and Monica Lynne’s Social Activism

October 24, 2017 + african american literature, american literature, avengers, black panther, comics, graphic novels, Literature, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, marvel comics, monica lynn, monica lynne, t'challa

Representation and The Black Panther as Teacher

by Matthew Teutsch

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Monica Lynne’s first appearance in Avengers #73. During their first encounter, Monica Lynne causes T’Challa to see his role not just as an Avenger but as a social activist as well. Along those lines, the issues that follow, specifically Avengers #77 and #78 illuminate what T’Challa’s and Monica’s roles in the community end up being. T’Challa, … Read More Representation and The Black Panther as Teacher

October 5, 2017 + american literature, avengers, black panther, Literature, marvel, marvel cinematic universe, marvel comics, monica lynn, monica lynne, t'challa, wakanda

“Why haven’t you let anyone know?”: Monica Lynne First Appearance

by Matthew Teutsch

Typically, when we talk about origin stories in comics, we focus on superheroes. Rarely do we focus on supporting or secondary characters. David Taft Terry writes about the introduction of Bill Foster and his role working with Hank Pym; however, that is the only real discussion, so far, I have seen on supporting characters. After reading Sam Wilson’s (Falcon) origin story, I decided to … Read More “Why haven’t you let anyone know?”: Monica Lynne First Appearance

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Dwayne McDuffie’s “Deathlok” and W.E.B. DuBois

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