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Super Agers!

Exploring societal perceptions of aging, ageism, and intergenerational relationships through comic books and graphic novels.

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  • Sand Castle: The Aging Body Horror Trope is Getting Old

    Sand Castle: The Aging Body Horror Trope is Getting Old

    Aging body horror only exists as a trope in popular culture due to our fear of aging, and we fear aging largely because of ageism.
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    Rachel K. Bell, MPH
    Aug 12, 2022
    Shadow Life: Living & Dying on Our Own Terms

    Shadow Life: Living & Dying on Our Own Terms

    Shadow Life, created by Hiromi Goto and Ann Xu, demonstrates the challenges of aging and mortality with humor and magical realism. The…
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    Rachel K. Bell, MPH
    Oct 8, 2022
    Pulp: The Story of an Aging Antihero

    Pulp: The Story of an Aging Antihero

    Something that stands out about Pulp is that the leading character is aging, but the story is not about aging.
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    Rachel K. Bell, MPH
    Mar 23, 2022
    Once & Future: Why We Need More Aging Comic Book Heroes

    Once & Future: Why We Need More Aging Comic Book Heroes

    Bridgett is a flawed and unconventional hero, but her story reveals why older adults can be great additions to comic book adventures.
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    Rachel K. Bell, MPH
    Apr 16, 2022
    Paper Girls: Time Travel, Aging, and Our Future Selves

    Paper Girls: Time Travel, Aging, and Our Future Selves

    In between battles, the Paper Girls series presents interesting opportunities for characters to explore how they feel about aging.
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    Rachel K. Bell, MPH
    Feb 28, 2022
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