Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books & Graphic Novels

April 11-13, Boston University Eli Wiesel Judaic Studies Center

From the performance of religion in comics, to religious or mythic traditions among the elements of various works, to the use of comics by religious practitioners themselves, the relationship between comics and religion is dynamic and evolving. Given the increasing seriousness with which the public has come to view comics as an art form and Americans’ fraught but passionate relationship with religion, “Graven Images” will provide an opportunity for discussion of cutting- edge artistic and social issues by exploring the roles of religion in comic books and graphic novels. This event is free and open to the public.

Featuring Keynote Speaker James Sturm,

Xeric Award and Eisner Award-winning author of The Golem’s Mighty Swing and James Sturm’s America: God, Gold, and Golems
Co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies and the National Association of Comic Arts Educators (NACAE)

Also featuring comic book creators A. David Lewis, Saurav Mohapatra, Steve Ross, Mark Smylie, and G. Willow Wilson

Co-sponsored by:
The Luce Program in Scripture and Literary Arts
The New England-Maritimes American Academy of Religion
The Boston University Graduate Student Organization
The Boston University Department of Religion, and Caption Box

Full program schedule available at http://www.bu.edu/luce/calendar/religionincomics.html

Questions? Contact ADL@bu.edu

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