Allen Thomas is a budding professional who loves being a nerd and is moving from clinical to academic work. You can find more of his work over at Comicosity. Follow him on Twitter: @80Grey.
One Rioter discusses why Clark Kent as a dad, as he is in the current REBIRTH series, is the best Superman.
Allen discusses the racial politics of characters such as Riri and Miles in the Marvel universe.
Why is white, male, cisgender, able-bodied, and heterosexual the default in the Big 2 superhero universes? Allen discusses why diversity should be central.
Seeing representation in comics can mean different things to different people.
Allen discusses how the art of Scarlet Witch defines the story and sets the tone for her comic.
Why do stories of representation so often include pain and bigotry, rather than acceptance? Allen reflects with DC Rebirth.
It's important to not erase the identities of the 49 Latinx LGBTQ+ people who were tragically murdered in Orlando.
Why do stories of representation so often include pain and bigotry, rather than acceptance? Allen reflects with DC Rebirth.
Representation in comics matters. Allen discusses how people read comics differently, and derive different things from them.
Allen writes about reading comics and being inspired by female characters as a black gay man.