August 26, 2022
2022-08-26T16:00:00
100 W 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
Marvel Comics in the 1960s: Illustrated Talk
Friday, August 26, 2022
Teens and adults: get the inside story with UO professor and Marvel collaborator Ben Saunders.
Teens and adults: get the inside story on "Marvel Comics in the 1960s: Reinventing the Superhero" at this illustrated talk by comics expert and Marvel collaborator Ben Saunders. Learn about the history, cultural context, and development of Marvel Comics and characters.
Professor Ben Saunders co-founded and directs the University of Oregon's minor in Comic and Cartoon Studies. In addition to teaching, he speaks at comic cons and is working with Marvel Comics on a new collaboration series with Penguin Classics. He's also curated museum exhibitions including the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes show that toured the U.S. and Canada in 2019.