Medieval Temporalities and Comics
Leeds International Medieval Congress, 6th-9th July 2026
Hybrid Session
Co-organized by Natalie Hopwood, University of Leeds and Michael A. Torregrossa, Bristol Community College (The Medieval Comics Project)
This session aims to discuss the lasting legacy of the medieval on modern comics, sequential art, manga, and related media, and how the medieval continues to affect us today. We invite proposals for 20 minute papers about topics including, but not limited to:
- Adaptations of medieval sources/characters into modern comics
- Parallels between medieval art and comics
- Longevity of medieval-themed comics characters (Prince Valiant, Shining Knight, etc.)
- Reimaginings of the medieval in science fiction (Camelot 3000, Fourth World, etc.)
- Time-displaced medieval characters in modern comics
Abstracts (250 words) and a short bio can be emailed to Natalie Hopwood (ennrho@leeds.ac.uk) and Michael Torregrossa (comics.get.medieval@gmail.com) of The Medieval Co
