Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Comic books- Superman and Batman might trigger memories, but there’s more to comic books than superheroes. Comic books have expanded to address everything from politics to the Holocaust. Join guest host Kathy Merritt for a discussion on the comic book, the serious issues they address and how it isn’t a lost art form.
Guests
- Scott McCloud Comic analyst, "Understanding Comics" and "Reinventing Comics"
- Peter Kuper Comic journalist,"Eye of the Beholder"
- Keith Knight Comic book artist,"Fear of a Black Marker" and "Dances with Sheep" the K Chronicles from Salon.com
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