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Thursday, July 20 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
@SuperheroIRL: Mental Health and Changing the World with Comics

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@SuperheroIR hosts a panel that delves into the realm of women and violence in comic books. Panelists will explore how current trends have reshaped the portrayal of female characters, highlighting their journey from victims to victors. Writers Shawna Benson and Julie Benson, Dr. Britanni Oliver Sillas Navarro, Natasha Lee (Sony Studios), Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in Your Life), Ajuan Mance (Drawing Power), and Lorran Garrison (Little Brainstorm) will dissect recent groundbreaking works that have challenged traditional narratives and paved the way for stronger, multidimensional female protagonists. They'll examine how these comics have redefined violence as a tool for empowerment and storytelling, fostering inclusivity and representing diverse experiences. There will be giveaways.


Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB