Disability and Depression in Thor Comic Books

Authors

  • Alison Elizabeth Germaine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v36i3.5015

Keywords:

Thor, severed arm, disability, depression, masculinity, superhero, color, Mjolnir

Abstract

This article explores disability and depression, especially as they relate to masculinity and power, within Thor comics.  Societal interpretations of disability are also discussed in terms of comics' ability to both challenge and reinforce these interpretations; further, aspects of comics design are investigated within the symbolic realm of disability and depression, illustrating the portrayal of disability and depression via characteristics such as color, panels, and facial expressions.

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Published

2016-08-22

How to Cite

Germaine, A. E. (2016). Disability and Depression in Thor Comic Books. Disability Studies Quarterly, 36(3). https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v36i3.5015

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2016): Summer 2016

Section

Paradoxically Speaking...

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Copyright (c) 2016 Alison Elizabeth Germaine