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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Rachel K. Bell, MPH
Feb 28, 2022
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