Autism in Comic Books
Sunday, July 26, 202612 PM – 1 PMMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina — Grand 10 & 11Comic-Con badge required
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Representation matters, but it comes with complications. Moderator Britton Payne (animation attorney; executive director, The Autism Scene) details the sometimes troubling history of autistic characters in comic books and how comics as a medium can foster a modern understanding of autism among its readership. Fourth grader and inclusion advocate Eleanor Payne discusses YA books featuring autistic characters. Panelist Rebecca Burgess (YA graphic novel Speak Up!) also discusses their experiences…