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Comic Books in America: The History of Comic Books & American Society since 1938

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 HLL-3507 Media Auditorium 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

In 1938 a man in a colorful costume appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1, a comic aimed at eight year old boys. Superman went on to become one of the most internationally recognized figures in the world. Since then there have been crime comics, romance comics, science fiction comics, and many other genres; in the 21st century "Graphic Novels" appear on the best seller lists and are reviewed in the nation's leading newspapers. This course will examine the history of comic books, and how they have both reflected and influenced American society across more than seven decades.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

HLL-3507 Media Auditorium

Enrolled / Capacity

80 / 80

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Timothy Hacsi

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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