Sequential Scholars
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Academics reading and celebrating the style, substance, and sublimity of all kinds of comics. By scholars, for everyone. Led by @annapeppard.bsky.social & Dr. J. Andrew Deman.
Tezuka’s Princess Knight [1 of 3]
As most things in manga owe a debt to Tezuka Sensei (Osamu Tezuka), it is not surprising that scholars have isolated Tezuka’s 1953 series “Princess Knight” as a deeply important touchstone for the evolution of trans representation in manga as a whole.
As most things in manga owe a debt to Tezuka Sensei (Osamu Tezuka), it is not surprising that scholars have isolated Tezuka’s 1953 series “Princess Knight” as a deeply important touchstone for the evolution of trans representation in manga as a whole.
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Tezuka’s Princess Knight [1 of 3]
As most things in manga owe a debt to Tezuka Sensei (Osamu Tezuka), it is not surprising that scholars have isolated Tezuka’s 1953 series “Princess Knight” as a deeply important touchstone for the evolution of trans representation in manga as a whole.
As most things in manga owe a debt to Tezuka Sensei (Osamu Tezuka), it is not surprising that scholars have isolated Tezuka’s 1953 series “Princess Knight” as a deeply important touchstone for the evolution of trans representation in manga as a whole.
Announcing our next unit: Gotham Central
January 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Announcing our next unit: Gotham Central
We're on a holiday break! Returning December 27. Have a safe and happy holiday!
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We're on a holiday break! Returning December 27. Have a safe and happy holiday!
The Monstrous Feminine in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” [3 of 3]
In Ito’s version, it is the male Creature who is most dramatically fearful of & disgusted by the female Creature. Initially, the male Creature weathers the female Creature’s rejection (a manifestation of her own existential horror).
In Ito’s version, it is the male Creature who is most dramatically fearful of & disgusted by the female Creature. Initially, the male Creature weathers the female Creature’s rejection (a manifestation of her own existential horror).
December 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Monstrous Feminine in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” [3 of 3]
In Ito’s version, it is the male Creature who is most dramatically fearful of & disgusted by the female Creature. Initially, the male Creature weathers the female Creature’s rejection (a manifestation of her own existential horror).
In Ito’s version, it is the male Creature who is most dramatically fearful of & disgusted by the female Creature. Initially, the male Creature weathers the female Creature’s rejection (a manifestation of her own existential horror).
The Monstrous Feminine in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” [2 of 3]
Jack Halberstam argues that in Shelley’s novel, the female Creature is especially threatening because she represents "[...] a monstrosity linked to femininity, female sexuality, and female powers of reproduction….”
Jack Halberstam argues that in Shelley’s novel, the female Creature is especially threatening because she represents "[...] a monstrosity linked to femininity, female sexuality, and female powers of reproduction….”
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Monstrous Feminine in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein” [2 of 3]
Jack Halberstam argues that in Shelley’s novel, the female Creature is especially threatening because she represents "[...] a monstrosity linked to femininity, female sexuality, and female powers of reproduction….”
Jack Halberstam argues that in Shelley’s novel, the female Creature is especially threatening because she represents "[...] a monstrosity linked to femininity, female sexuality, and female powers of reproduction….”