With the end of summer comes the return of school. While my own high school English experience could best be described as ‘Shakespeare, Miller, and Steinbeck,’ comic books are becoming increasingly popular in the classroom. By turns embraced by readers and condemned by the non-converted, comics are a controversial medium. But how has the perspective on comic books and graphic novels in the classroom has changed over the years? In exploring this question, first I’ll elaborate upon the ideas found in the historical literature. Then I’ll highlight current trends and thinking on the subject, and finally wrap up with a discussion of my own thoughts on comics as a modern medium.
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