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Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social talks gender in "Green Lantern/Green Arrow." #ComicsStudies #GreenLantern #Lanterns
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 1d
Dennis O’Neil & Neal Adams’ “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” is rightly remembered as admirably ambitious & frustratingly flawed. Its treatment of gender politics is emblematic of this duality, showcasing both revolutionary & traditional attitudes within some passionate but perplexing allegories. 1/13
The cover of Green Lantern #82, called “The Harpies Are Coming!” Green Lantern and Green Arrow are being attacked by evil bird-woman monsters from myth.
November 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social introduces "Green Lantern/Green Arrow." #ComicsStudies #GreenLantern #Lanterns
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 6d
“Green Lantern/Green Arrow" by Dennis O'Neil with pencils by Neal Adams, comprises 14 issues of the regular “Green Lantern” series. Published from 1970-72, this storyline is highly ambitious, deeply flawed, and endlessly interesting, both on its own merits and as a piece of comics history. 1/10
The cover of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard-Travelling Heroes omnibus, featuring the title characters confronting each other with angry expressions.
October 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social talks the turn to "relevance" in the Bronze Age of comics, via "Green Lantern/Green Arrow." #ComicsStudies #GreenLantern #Lanterns
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 4d
Fans and scholars often remember Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams’ “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” as epitomizing the turn toward “relevance” within the Bronze Age of Comics. Let’s quantify and contextualize this claim, with the first issue of GL/GA as our guide. 1/13 #ComicsStudies #GreenLantern
A comic book cover on which Green Lantern attempts to charge his ring with the Green Lantern oath but Green Arrow shoots an arrow at the lantern declaring, “never again!”
October 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
Fans and scholars often remember Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams’ “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” as epitomizing the turn toward “relevance” within the Bronze Age of Comics. Let’s quantify and contextualize this claim, with the first issue of GL/GA as our guide. 1/13 #ComicsStudies #GreenLantern
A comic book cover on which Green Lantern attempts to charge his ring with the Green Lantern oath but Green Arrow shoots an arrow at the lantern declaring, “never again!”
October 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
I re-read all of Green Lantern/Green Arrow so you don't have to! This is going to be a fun series of threads about this wild ride of a comic. #Lanterns #GreenLantern #ComicsStudies
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 13d
Introducing our next unit! Drumroll please...

It's #GreenLanternAndGreenArrow !
October 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Our hoper María Porras gave a talk yesterday on "Graphic Classics: Towards a Theory of Adaptation from Literature to Comics" at @uco.es! 🎨

​A fascinating session on narrative & adaptation strategies. Thanks for sharing your research with us!

​#ComicsStudies #INSPIRE
October 22, 2026 at 9:42 AM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
Our series of threads on "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is over but not forgotten! As always, all our content is archived on our website.

Here's a snapshot of what we covered, starting with "An Introduction to Frieren." 1/9 #ComicsStudies #Manga #Frieren

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An Introduction to Frieren - Sequential Scholars
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October 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social talks symbolic geography in Frieren. #Manga #ComicsStudies
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 18d
In keeping with a rich tradition in high fantasy, Frieren uses symbolic geography to synchronize the internal and external journey that the characters embark upon. #frieren 1/7
the title spread of Frieren, consisting of forest landscapes and various characters with Frieren at the forefront.
October 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest talks epic battles in Frieren. #Manga #ComicsStudies
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 25d
In eschewing shonen-style depictions of epic battles (despite telling a story that is full of the opportunity to do so) Frieren instead builds its narrative tension through the Japanese concept of “yomi,” the art of knowing the mind of your opponent and anticipating their next move. #frieren 1/11
Chapter art of Frieren, depicting a purple-haired demon and Frieren with her staff.
October 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social talks memorialization in Frieren. #ComicsStudies #Frieren
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 29d
The original title of Frieren, Sōsō no Furīren (Frieren at the Funeral) extends an important invitation to readers to perceive the role that ritual plays in the unfolding story, and the extent that Frieren’s journey (the subject of the series) is a ritualistic act of memorialization. #frieren 1/9
Frieren stares ahead, tears welling in her eyes and streaming down her face.
October 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social explores Frieren as Ryuri-Tan. #Manga #ComicsStudies
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Oct 1
Frieren offers a unique take on the classic Japanese narrative structure of Ryuri-Tan simply by shifting that structure from its traditional arena of physical violence into one of social connection and subsequent self-awareness. #frieren 1/9
A title page of Frieren, who is at the forefront holding a suitcase, while adventurers stand behind her as fields and mountains roll behind them all.
October 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
The world of Archie comics archive is an impressive collection of rarely collected comics. But why is Archie worth collecting? The World of Archie Comics Archive [3 of 4] #archiecomics #comicsstudies
September 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social discusses Himmel's funeral in Frieren. #ComicsStudies #Manga
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Sep 28
One of the more interesting structural elements in Frieren is the way that the text plays on hindsight to add progressive significance to a key moment from the opening chapter: Frieren’s emotional breakdown at Himmel’s funeral. #frieren 1/9
Frieren crying over the memory of Himmel.
September 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
To build the World of Archie Comics archive, resource managers at Alexander Street sourced comics from physical holdings at research libraries and ebay. The World of Archie Comics Archive [2 of 4] #comicsstudies #archiecomics
September 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social spotlights Frieren as transcultural text. #ComicsStudies #Manga
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Sep 26
Through its combination of European settings, Western high fantasy, and Eastern manga storytelling techniques, Frieren offers a stalwart example of a modern transnational manga – one that bridges cultures and nationalities in a way that reflects the international scope of manga. #frieren 1/10
A cover of Frieren, depicting various characters standing or sitting on stairs with a stone archway in the centre.
September 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
The World of Archie Comics archive includes thousands of digitized & indexed comic books published by Archie Comics, spanning 1943-2020. The World of Archie Comics Archive [1 of 4] #archiecomics #comicsstudies
September 26, 2026 at 9:41 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social offers an introduction to Frieren. #ComicsStudies #Manga
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Sep 23
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was first published as Sōsō no Furīren, or “Frieren at the Funeral” in the Weekly Shonen Sunday in April of 2020. By 2021, the creative team of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe won the prestigious “Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize” in the “New Creator” category. #frieren 1/7
Alt text: title spread of Frieren, with the four main characters sitting down in a place of ruins.
September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Looking forward to Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics next Thursday 1st October in That London www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/panels-per... #GraphicMedicine #ComicsStudies
Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics
Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum & Zara Slattery explore disability and neurodiversity in comics. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Priego (City HCID).
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September 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
These new options create powerful new teaching opportunities that reconfigure the way comics are studied and, subsequently, the way comics are understood in the broader culture. Digital Archives and Comics Pedagogy [3 of 4] #archives #comicsstudies
September 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our next unit for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social will be tackling the ongoing manga Frieren. #ComicsStudies #Manga
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Sep 21
Introducing our next unit: Frieren! #frieren #cuteplushie
September 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Digital archives like Marvel Unlimited, DC Universe Infinite, and Shonen Jump, all provide access to vast catalogues of comics issues. Digital Archives and Comics Pedagogy [3 of 4] #archives #comicsstudies
September 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
The cultural validation of being taught in a university or college course has its own currency as well. Digital Archives and Comics Pedagogy [2 of 4] #comicsstudies #archives
September 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
annapeppard.bsky.social
Our latest for @sequentialscholars.bsky.social talks screens as mirrors in Bitch Planet. #ComicsStudies
sequentialscholars.bsky.social Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social · Sep 16
In “How Do Screens Function as Mirrors in Bitch Planet?” Francesca Lyn argues that the comic “presents a foreboding techno-future where screens are used as an ubiquitous method of patriarchal control” and proceeds to discuss the many ways screens signal surveillance & subversion. 1/11 #ComicsStudies
The character Kam crouches below a towering screen showing static in Bitch Planet.
September 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
In “How Do Screens Function as Mirrors in Bitch Planet?” Francesca Lyn argues that the comic “presents a foreboding techno-future where screens are used as an ubiquitous method of patriarchal control” and proceeds to discuss the many ways screens signal surveillance & subversion. 1/11 #ComicsStudies
The character Kam crouches below a towering screen showing static in Bitch Planet.
September 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM
sequentialscholars.bsky.social
The impact of digital archives on comics pedagogy is a history that’s still being written whilst raising a number of key questions about our understanding of comics in a modern college or university classroom. Digital Archives and Comics Pedagogy [1 of 4] #comicsstudies #archives
September 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM