X-Men and Theology Matthew Le Brasseur and Angelo J. Letizia We invite contributions to an edited volume that explores theological questions and themes in Marvel’s X-Men, such as eschatology, representations of Judaism, and the question of godhood, to name a few. The X-Men universe is rife with possibility for this type of study. We are…
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Call for Papers: Comics and Romance
Call for Papers 2028! Romance! The twelfth volume of Pace University’s Journal of Comics and Culture is inviting authors, scholars, cartoonists, and comics creators to submit essays on romance comics! Potential topics for proposals include, but are not limited to: American Romance Comics vs. Japanese Shoujo/Josei Manga: Western mid-century formulas vs Japanese approaches to adolescent self-identity…
Extended Call for Papers: Religion, Morality, and the American Presidency – The West Wing at 30
At this stage, while proposals across all areas remain welcome, we are particularly interested in submissions that broaden the range of topics covered so far. Especially encouraged are proposals focusing on religious pluralism and faith traditions beyond Catholicism; Islam and the post-9/11 context; religion and the culture wars; members of the White House staff and…
Extended Call for Papers: Theology, Religion, and Margaret Atwood
Theological and Spiritual Musings in the Works of Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid’s Tale and Other Worlds ***At this time, the editors are not seeking anymore proposals for The Handmaid’s tale, but invite proposals about other works by Atwood. Abstracts are being accepted for an edited volume (under contract) on the theology/ spirituality as is seen…
Call for Papers: Spielberg’s Alien Imaginary and American Spirituality
Call for Papers From Close Encounters to Disclosure: Spielberg’s Alien Imaginary and American Spirituality Proposed Edited Volume for the Pop Culture and Theology Series Since the release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977, Steven Spielberg has played a significant role in shaping popular cultural understandings of extraterrestrial intelligence, UFOs, and humanity’s relationship…
Extended Call for Papers: Theology and Religion in the Works of Stephen King
Theology and Religion in the Works of Stephen King Call for Papers Stephen King has aptly been labeled ‘The King of Horror’ and is one of the most prolific and successful authors in history. With a literary career spanning over 50 years, King has published over 70 novels, won countless awards for his writing, and…
Call for Papers: Gaming Worlds and The Human
Call for Papers: Gaming Worlds and the Human What kinds of worlds do video games create, and what theological and religious questions emerge from within them? As video games have developed into complex narrative and experiential forms, they have increasingly constructed immersive worlds that invite sustained engagement with questions of meaning, agency, transcendence, morality, and…
Call for Papers: Fascism in Comics
Journal of Comics and Culture Volume 12 Call for Papers: Fascism The word “fascism” is a term frequently thrown around in politics, particularly at the present moment in the U.S. Political opponents are quick to throw this label at each other, warning the populace that something sinister is lurking behind the acerbic rhetoric of their…
Call for Papers: Esotericism in the Comics of Alan Moore
CFP Title: Esotericism in the Comics of Alan Moore deadline for submissions: July 1, 2026 full name / name of organization: Matthew Brake and Nick Katsiadas / Northern Virginia Community College and Slippery Rock University Many notable comic book scholars highlight Alan Moore as one of the most ambitious writers in mainstream American and British…
Gadflies, the Golden Rule, and Getting Justice “Right”—The Animating and Cautionary Features of Daredevil: Born Again
By Justin Martin I was raised to believe in grace. That we can be touched by the divine and transformed into a better person….But you should also know that I was raised to believe in retribution. So if you step out of line, I will be there. – Matthew Murdock (“Heaven’s Half Hour”) You know,…
