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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*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0005 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0005
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.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0005

Enrolled / Capacity

43 / 45

Status

Closed

Instructor

Frederick Dalzell

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.