Power Struggle
Dublin Core
Title
Power Struggle
Subject
Superhero comic strip
Graphic novel
Periodical
Comic strip
Gender studies
African American studies
Graphic novel
Periodical
Comic strip
Gender studies
African American studies
Description
The power dynamics that exist within the world today are reflected in the media people consume every day. Comic books especially take part in these social commentaries, whether intentional or not. These power dynamics combined with social norms and pressure tend to make life very difficult for the average black woman. These norms are examined in comics as illumination, representation, and rejection.
This zine will use the Marvel characters Storm and Misty Knight, and the DC characters Nubia and Amanda Waller to first compare how these characters with and without superhuman powers are all empowered in their own manners. Each character faces their own struggle that makes their path to self-empowerment that much harder.
This zine will use the Marvel characters Storm and Misty Knight, and the DC characters Nubia and Amanda Waller to first compare how these characters with and without superhuman powers are all empowered in their own manners. Each character faces their own struggle that makes their path to self-empowerment that much harder.
Creator
Jayla Harris-Hardy
Source
Comic Vine
VL comics
Marvel Entertainment
DC Comics
Writeups
Medium
Comicosity
The Middle Spaces
Newsarama
Comic Book Resources
Carol A Strickland
Yale-Ostrander-Take
VL comics
Marvel Entertainment
DC Comics
Writeups
Medium
Comicosity
The Middle Spaces
Newsarama
Comic Book Resources
Carol A Strickland
Yale-Ostrander-Take
Publisher
Self-Published
Date
11/12/2019
Rights
Creative Common Share alike with Attribution
Language
English
Type
Periodical
Identifier
OMIT
Files
Collection
Citation
Jayla Harris-Hardy, “Power Struggle,” Critical Fanscape, accessed October 17, 2026, https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/142.