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ABSTRACT: This long-running work-in-progress project involves looking at the rise of the independent comic book industry of the 1960s, particularly as it relates to “comix”, or comic books with adult, often pornographic themes and images. The underground comic industry is the product an era of immense social change, and the content of this new breed of comic reflects changing social movements such as the sexual revolution, the drugs and psychedelics movement, and changes in the music scene. The purpose is to determine how attitudes towards sex and sexuality were reflected in the historical context of the comix industry. Several case studies are used to determine attitudes and norms (or lack thereof) toward various topics such as treatment of women, feminism, homosexuality, and the use of sexual imagery as a political tool. The rise of the industry itself is also detailed, as well as how independent authors dealt with institutions such as the Comics Code Authority through political subversion, yet also managed to increase sales through the use of sex. Case studies include Barney Steel's “Armageddon”, “BigAss Comics” by Robert Crumb, and “All Girl Thrills” by multiple authors.
Where Lines Cross: Virtual Reality and the Physical World in Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash "'Wait ... more Where Lines Cross: Virtual Reality and the Physical World in Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash "'Wait a minute, Juanita. Make up your mind. This Snow Crash thing-is it a virus, a drug, or a religion?' Juanita shrugs. 'What's the difference?'" (Stephenson 153)
This essay examines the politics of race during and after World War I with particular emphasis on... more This essay examines the politics of race during and after World War I with particular emphasis on the experiences of African-American veterans of World-War I and their contributions to a post-war America, including the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights movement. Black soldiers were instrumental in instigating social change among African-Americans in the post-war period. This essay engages primary accounts of black soldiers during the war and secondary historical analysis of contributions to social movements. It includes analysis of soldiers accounts, time lines of social change, historiography, summary of political movements, and specific instances of involvement by black veterans in social change.
An informal analysis of the book The Things They Carried, focusing on O'Brien's use of literature... more An informal analysis of the book The Things They Carried, focusing on O'Brien's use of literature as therapy.
Una Voce has always been a showcase for across-the- …
Welcome to the seventh edition of Una Voce! Inside are essays which represent some of the best wr... more Welcome to the seventh edition of Una Voce! Inside are essays which represent some of the best writing by Tacoma Community College students during the 2006/2007 academic year.
Disclaimer: This work contains strong language and graphic images of nudity and violence.
This... more Disclaimer: This work contains strong language and graphic images of nudity and violence.
This work is in-progress and not all of the content is as cohesive/relevant as it should be.
ABSTRACT: This long-running work-in-progress project involves looking at the rise of the independent comic book industry of the 1960s, particularly as it relates to “comix”, or comic books with adult, often pornographic themes and images. The underground comic industry is the product an era of immense social change, and the content of this new breed of comic reflects changing social movements such as the sexual revolution, the drugs and psychedelics movement, and changes in the music scene. The purpose is to determine how attitudes towards sex and sexuality were reflected in the historical context of the comix industry. Several case studies are used to determine attitudes and norms (or lack thereof) toward various topics such as treatment of women, feminism, homosexuality, and the use of sexual imagery as a political tool. The rise of the industry itself is also detailed, as well as how independent authors dealt with institutions such as the Comics Code Authority through political subversion, yet also managed to increase sales through the use of sex. Case studies include Barney Steel's “Armageddon”, “BigAss Comics” by Robert Crumb, and “All Girl Thrills” by multiple authors.
Where Lines Cross: Virtual Reality and the Physical World in Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash "'Wait ... more Where Lines Cross: Virtual Reality and the Physical World in Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash "'Wait a minute, Juanita. Make up your mind. This Snow Crash thing-is it a virus, a drug, or a religion?' Juanita shrugs. 'What's the difference?'" (Stephenson 153)
This essay examines the politics of race during and after World War I with particular emphasis on... more This essay examines the politics of race during and after World War I with particular emphasis on the experiences of African-American veterans of World-War I and their contributions to a post-war America, including the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights movement. Black soldiers were instrumental in instigating social change among African-Americans in the post-war period. This essay engages primary accounts of black soldiers during the war and secondary historical analysis of contributions to social movements. It includes analysis of soldiers accounts, time lines of social change, historiography, summary of political movements, and specific instances of involvement by black veterans in social change.
An informal analysis of the book The Things They Carried, focusing on O'Brien's use of literature... more An informal analysis of the book The Things They Carried, focusing on O'Brien's use of literature as therapy.
Una Voce has always been a showcase for across-the- …
Welcome to the seventh edition of Una Voce! Inside are essays which represent some of the best wr... more Welcome to the seventh edition of Una Voce! Inside are essays which represent some of the best writing by Tacoma Community College students during the 2006/2007 academic year.
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This work is in-progress and not all of the content is as cohesive/relevant as it should be.
ABSTRACT: This long-running work-in-progress project involves looking at the rise of the independent comic book industry of the 1960s, particularly as it relates to “comix”, or comic books with adult, often pornographic themes and images. The underground comic industry is the product an era of immense social change, and the content of this new breed of comic reflects changing social movements such as the sexual revolution, the drugs and psychedelics movement, and changes in the music scene. The purpose is to determine how attitudes towards sex and sexuality were reflected in the historical context of the comix industry. Several case studies are used to determine attitudes and norms (or lack thereof) toward various topics such as treatment of women, feminism, homosexuality, and the use of sexual imagery as a political tool. The rise of the industry itself is also detailed, as well as how independent authors dealt with institutions such as the Comics Code Authority through political subversion, yet also managed to increase sales through the use of sex. Case studies include Barney Steel's “Armageddon”, “BigAss Comics” by Robert Crumb, and “All Girl Thrills” by multiple authors.
This work is in-progress and not all of the content is as cohesive/relevant as it should be.
ABSTRACT: This long-running work-in-progress project involves looking at the rise of the independent comic book industry of the 1960s, particularly as it relates to “comix”, or comic books with adult, often pornographic themes and images. The underground comic industry is the product an era of immense social change, and the content of this new breed of comic reflects changing social movements such as the sexual revolution, the drugs and psychedelics movement, and changes in the music scene. The purpose is to determine how attitudes towards sex and sexuality were reflected in the historical context of the comix industry. Several case studies are used to determine attitudes and norms (or lack thereof) toward various topics such as treatment of women, feminism, homosexuality, and the use of sexual imagery as a political tool. The rise of the industry itself is also detailed, as well as how independent authors dealt with institutions such as the Comics Code Authority through political subversion, yet also managed to increase sales through the use of sex. Case studies include Barney Steel's “Armageddon”, “BigAss Comics” by Robert Crumb, and “All Girl Thrills” by multiple authors.