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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats, that will be great!

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 3d

Following great examples of care ethics in comics (@kellysue.bsky.social #fmlcomix and @jedmackay.bsky.social #moonknight), here is a deep dive on care ethics:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
I was previously critical of X-Manhunt, but use it here to show a lot of the positive aspects of caring

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for the shout-out and link. 😁 I should make this quote my new site description!
"Comics Philosophy has quietly been doing some fun stuff – it’s looking at comics characters through the filter of actual philosophy and arguing the moral systems characters seem to follow."
comicphilosophy.com

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, I can see some similarities in your style and Gillis. Glad you are continuing your Doctor Strange run! His was under-appreciated, but had some interesting dark vibes.

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 12d

Sneakers was a classic - such a great cast and performances.

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 12d

Loved this series as well as a kid ... including the fact that Marvel couldn't count (got the scores wrong over the 3 issues, claimed a 2-2 tie when it was a 3-1 win).

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 17d

All is Lost is such a great film.

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 17d

Save me, Pikachu!

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 18d

I can see see that, in the creativity to come up with those out-there panels!

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks, the series is such a fun read (and a Lydia is still gonna Lydia ... 😙)

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 19d

FML comix by @kellysue.bsky.social @davidlopez.bsky.social Cris Peters @claytoncowles.bsky.social @laurennmcc.bsky.social is a hilarious, heartfelt and educational read. It expertly blends 3 virtue ethics theories: care ethics, Stoicism and Buddhism:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to all!

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 19d

@gurihiru.bsky.social
素晴らしいキャラクターの誕生、おめでとうございます。二人の冒険がこれからも続くのを楽しみにしています。

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 19d

He's adorable! I love the last panel of today's issue. ❤️

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

Human factor engineering is a beautiful thing.

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 11

This.

"Obliterates expectations with a story every X-Men fan needs to read" —ScreenRant

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 11

Good question. But while I am a dedicated Whovian, I never watched Red Dwarf, sorry. I suspect Kieron would be best placed to answer!
BTW, Edson Oda's excellent movie Nine Days (2021) has some similar themes. Sort of an updated Defending Your Life (1991).

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you for creating it. Always great to have such weighty ethics matter in comics.
Your Immortal X-Men was also invaluable for many of mutant character overviews - such clear, thoughtful, and consistent ethics.

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks - and yes, I've read it several times now, and keep finding new gems in it!

Going from the comics, to the TPBs, and now the Ominibus has each been a great excuse to re-read. ;)

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Plus many great tie-stories to this series, including ones I've profiled above by Zeb Wells, @kellythompson.bsky.social @manruss.bsky.social and more.
It was fun analyzing the ethics of the characters from this 2022 Marvel event - a rich exploration of moral philosophy with religious relevance.

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 10

A.X.E.: Judgment Day was a fabulous examination of moral philosophy in comics.
See my predictions and explanations for the Progenitor's judgements here:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Huge kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social @valerioschiti.bsky.social Marte Gracia @claytoncowles.bsky.social

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 6

But then you couldn't successfully sue Marvel for appearance infringement!

Oh wait, is that something only Evil Cav would do? 😈

Or something that could only happen in a Gwenpool comic? 🤔

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great story, beautifully drawn. Great old-school Doc Strange vibes, fitting with the continuation of a Peter Gillis-era storyline.

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Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nice story and tribute to the Peter Gillis run, thank you.

Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jackass? Prat? Dipstick? Nitwit?

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