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Many of the most inspiring characters in comics and graphic novels
began their epic journeys as orphaned or abandoned children. In
these stories, the loss of a parent inflicts challenges that even
superpowers cannot easily resolve. For over a century and millions
of readers, the comic strip is a space in which this narrative has
been continuously reimagined. Superheroes, Orphans & Origins:
125 Years in Comics offers a richly illustrated and
thought-provoking exploration of the representation of orphans,
foundlings, adoptees and foster children in sequential art.
Surveying 125 years of creative practice and an international cast
of characters, this book examines how care-experience is depicted
in early comic strips like Little Orphan Annie, celebrated
superhero narratives including Superman and Batman, and popular
Japanese manga, among other examples. The complex issues and
identities that feature in these stories are considered from a
variety of perspectives, ranging from art historical to activist.
Contributing authors include Lemn Sissay, MBE and award-winning
artists Carlos Gimenez and Lisa Wool- Rim Sjoeblom, all drawing
inspiration from their own experiences in care. Bringing together
critical essays, candid conversations and outstanding artwork, this
book encourages a new way to experience comics. This book is
published on the occasion of the first major exhibition to focus on
the representation of care experience in comics, produced by the
Foundling Museum in London (April - August 2022).
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