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  • Evolution of Queerbaiting

    Evolution of Queerbaiting

    Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we’ll discuss queerbating. While we’ve come a long way since the time where “gay” was a dirty word, even today, pop culture carries unfortunate baggage regarding homosexuality, especially when it comes to women.

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  • Signature Showcase: Gene Roddenberry
  • Bound: Dawn of the Wachowskis

    Bound: Dawn of the Wachowskis

    Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. With the Wachowskis both coming out as trans women, their breakout film Bound, a pulpy movie about a lesbian couple, takes on new significance in the conversation about the subversion and upholding of tropes about minorities.

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  • The Night’s Watch, Warders and the Citadel
  • Bats, Bullet Casings and Questions

    Bats, Bullet Casings and Questions

    Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we’ll be exploring Batwoman, an enduring lesbian icon for good reason. This article will explore her impact on both queer media and the larger sphere of pop culture.

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  • Vignettes of Fascism in Fiction
  • Image Comics—Are You Really Indie?

    Image Comics—Are You Really Indie?

    Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we’ll examine what it means to be an “Indie” comic. Is being creator-owned and controlled enough, or is there something else, something more ephemeral and authentic?

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  • Signature Showcase: Neil Gaiman
  • Marvelous, Muslim, and American

    Marvelous, Muslim, and American

    Welcome back to our post-millennial analysis of the current state of fandom. Today we discuss Ms. Marvel, a figure designed to challenge the unfortunate perceptions many have of Muslim Americans today. This graceful comic deals with issues both broad and specific with a unique perspective.

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  • What’s the Difference? Terminology

    What’s the Difference? Terminology

    Welcome back to the eighth installment of me talking about the age of sail. In this column I’ll be talking about some of the terms used to describe pirates and their close kin, as well as what each means.

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