Colloquium: Woke Comic Books and Humanist Values

Woke Comic Books and Humanist Values

Comic books have long exemplified progressive, Humanist values and it's time we talked about them! We'll listen to a superhero radio show before creating our own performance, followed by an inciteful short talk on superheroes, comics, and manga from around the world.

David Davidson is a writer, artist, and actor from Modesto who studied English at UC Berkeley with a concentration on Pop Culture and Mythology. He's a devout Humanist who worships at the shrine of Kurt Vonnegut. He writes and draws the graphic novel "Armadilla the Invincible", available as comic book and manga.

🥫 Toy Drive

We will be collecting unwrapped toys (for children of all ages) to donate through the Soroptimist's Community Christmas Tree. Please consider bringing one or more toys to donate.

🎟 About the Free Event

Our colloquiums are free events, open to the public, at the Manteca Library. Those of all worldviews and faiths are welcome.

Doors open at 6:45 PM and our featured talk starts at 7:00 PM sharp. We expect most Colloquiums to last until about 8:30 PM followed by mingling and cleanup.

Please use the library entrance on Center Street.

Parking is free. Some desserts may be provided. A suggested donations of $10 supports this and future events.

🍜 Dinner Before

For those interested in having dinner first, head to the GK Mongolian BBQ (1039 S Main St) prior to the event.

People typically arrive around 5:30 and leave at 6:30 to start setting up at the Manteca Library.