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A History and Future of the Superhero

Presented by Dr. Valentino Zullo

2024-08-03 14:00:00 2024-08-03 15:00:00 America/New_York A History and Future of the Superhero Come learn more about our beloved superheroes and the role Northeast Ohio has had in their creation. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, August 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-03 14:00:00 2024-08-03 15:00:00 America/New_York A History and Future of the Superhero Come learn more about our beloved superheroes and the role Northeast Ohio has had in their creation. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Come learn more about our beloved superheroes and the role Northeast Ohio has had in their creation.

Dr. Valentino Zullo, the Anisfield-Wolf Postdoctoral Fellow in English and the Public Humanities at Ursuline College, will be presenting on the History and Future of the Superhero. 

In 1938 when Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman in Cleveland and with the publication of Action Comics #1, they established an entirely new genre of the superhero.

Today, the superhero is one of Northeast Ohio’s greatest contributions to American culture. In this presentation, we will consider the history of the genre and what led to the superhero boom of the twenty-first century. From Superman and Batman to Ms. Marvel and Black Panther, we will look at the origins and future of the superhero genre. 

Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
Mon, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 12 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 14 Closed

About the branch

The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.

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Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, August 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm