Superheroes have been linked to science from the earliest days of the comics to new cinematic adventures. What can comics tell us about the place of science in modern culture? How has the centrality of science mirrored broader sociocultural concerns? In this lecture, we explore the ways comic books and related media capture both the anxiety and aspirations linked to scientific innovation. Whether in the hands of heroes or villains, comics teach us to consider the power offered by science and caution us not to forget our responsibilities.

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