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Sexuality and Gender in Comics

Kristin Russo talks with artist Phil Jimenez, about gender, sexuality and comic books.

08/04/2015 | Rating NR

First Person

Sexuality and Gender in Comics

Clip | 7m 27s

Kristin Russo talks with artist Phil Jimenez, about gender, sexuality and comic books.

Why have queer people always identified with comic book characters and stories? How are queer artists changing the medium today by creating visibly queer characters and organizing queer comicons? Kristin Russo talks with DC and Marvel Comics artist and writer, Phil Jimenez, about gender and sexuality and the world of comic books.

08/04/2015 | Rating NR

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Sexuality and Gender in Comics

Clip | 7m 27s | Kristin Russo talks with artist Phil Jimenez, about gender, sexuality and comic books. (7m 27s)

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