Andrew Deman - The Claremont Run
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Chris Claremont was the writer of Uncanny X-Men from 1975 to 1991 - the longest tenure in history on a mainstream superhero comic - during which he turned it into the best-selling comic in the world, featuring iconic characters like Wolverine and Storm and lauded stories such as The Dark Phoenix Saga and Inferno. Claremont's work featured strong female characters, gripping interpersonal dramatics, and lengthy, complex and engrossing storylines that have influenced contemporary storytelling in a way that can be seen on TV and movie screens around the world. Professor Andrew Deman is studying Claremont's work in The Claremont Run - an academic project, funded by Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), exploring the impact of Claremont's UXM run on the representation of gender and sexuality in comics and on "long continuity" in modern entertainment. Andrew and I discuss how to think about Claremont's legacy, his collaboration with artists and editors, and how readers can best approach the Claremont Run. You can learn more about The Claremont Run at http://www.claremontrun.com and follow it on Twitter @ClaremontRun
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