Marvel Civil War: Dossier Special

Send us Fan MailIn this ONE-OFF Dossier Special, host Garret Castleberry introduces listeners to local leader and connector on MACU's campus, Allison Bratcher. One of the early incubators of ESPORTS at MACU, Allison serves as I.T. Specialist and the Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer. As a legacy contributor to the "Nerd Alert" student organization, Allison also spearheaded cultivated the "Coffee and Comics" communal experience for students interested in alternative reading, gaming, and communal experiences. Allison shares her story with Garret as these discussants unveil how and where her experiences with comics intersect with Special Topics in Media and its educational mission. Stay tuned til the end for a surprising sneak peak at how Allison's knowledge and familiarity may aid this season's focus on Marvel: Civil War. Hosts: Garret Castleberry, Allison BratcherProducers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)Recommended readings paired with Season Six "Marvel's Civil War":Mark Millar & Steve McNiven. Civil War. Marvel Comics, 2006.Chris Gavaler. Superhero Comics. Bloomsbury Academic Press, 2017.Ways to Connect with us online:Follow and engage with Special Topics in Media on Twitter at @podcast_topics."Like" to follow our Special Topics in Media Page on Facebook (search Special Topics in Media).Join the Special Topics in Media Facebook Group and share your reviews of the film or this episode.Follow Kyla Hammonds's hot-topic media insights in the Facebook Group MovieTalk, with Kyle Hammonds.Subscribe to Dr. Castleberry's academic YouTube Channel.Garret's academic website is available at https://garretcastleberry.academia.edu/.  Support the show