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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My comicphilosophy.com site has been greatly enhanced by the artistic compositions of Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com - and the cast of philosophers and superheroes he has developed. comicphilosophy.com/a3wc In this interview, I query Pablo on his background, influences, and process.

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my latest post, an interview with the artist Pablo Alcalde - who does all the custom artwork for my site. Read the full interview at https://comicphilosophy.com/index.php/2026/09/25/interview-with-artist-pablo-alcalde/
Or contact Pablo directly at https://pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com/

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Jesse Lonergan @jesselonergan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Not surprised to see this, given the quality of the writing is still up there. And I love @thewarblazer.bsky.social artwork in this latest run. Check out my Moon Knight ethics overview for a full character history: comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...

Screenshot of https://comicphilosophy.com showing the Moon Knight category entry. https://comicphilosophy.com/index.php/2025/08/29/moon-knight-ethics/

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Drome by @jesselonergan.bsky.social deserves all the awards and praise it is getting! This creation myth story hits all the big beats of normative ethics, along with some interesting takes on social structures ethics. Check out my moral philosophy overview of it here: comicphilosophy.com/oxng

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my latest post on the ethics of Jesse Lonergan's graphic novel Drome (2026).

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My favorite panel from last week's comics was by @al-ewing.bsky.social and @damess.bsky.social in Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man #1 In this first meeting with Doom, Spidey alludes to the famous Trolley Problem in ethics. Read more about its application in comics here: comicphilosophy.com/hx3l

A comics panel from Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man #1 (2026) by Al Ewing and David Messina. Shows the first meeting of Spidey and Doctor Doom, where Spidey alludes to how his sense of responsibility is akin to having been bitten by a radioactive trolley problem. Learn more about the trolley problem at https://comicphilosophy.com/hx3l

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What does it mean to be “worthy”? After 800 issues of Thor, we finally have a clear answer thanks to @kierongillen.bsky.social and Declan Shalvey. In a 5-page short in the current issue #14 of The Mortal Thor, Gillen articulates a compelling virtue ethics take on ../1 comicphilosophy.com/qnm0

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my latest post - What Does It Mean To Be Worthy? - featuring the recent "Worthy" short comics story by Kieron Gillen and Declan Shalvey in The Mortal Thor issue #14 (2026). Post image is a futuristic scene showing Comic Philosophy's two superheroes in space, floating about a panel of historical philosophers. Art by Pablo Alcalde, (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) © Eric Marcotte (comicphilosophy.com)

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

An interesting and thoughtful commentary about using the feminist dystopian comic Bitch Planet in educational settings. Well worth the read, including the full roundtable (link at the end).

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Power Cut #3 is out today! This fanzine is dedicated the The Power Fantasy comics by @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social I have a fun neuroscience piece in it: How to lose friends and influence people – Etienne’s plan to make humanity better (p. 55-64) comicphilosophy.com/yoxx

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my latest post on The Power Cut #3. The Power Cut is an online fanzine dedicated to The Power Fantasy series published by Image Comics, by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard. It features an essay I wrote: "How to lose friends and influence people – Etienne’s plan to make humanity better". The zine is available at: https://thepowercut.itch.io/the-power-cut-3

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The Power Cut - a fanzine about The Power Fantasy @thepowercut.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What's in this issue? Glad I pretended you asked. We have ETHICS. We have truly never been more ethical, including a guest essay from @comicphilosophy.bsky.social and a roundtable of chin-stroking about whether a certain plan to save the world could ever have worked, and if it had, been moral.

Some drop-shadow text in an alarming shade of puce that reads A VERY BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO NORMATIVE ETHICS

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Jadzia Axelrod 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @planetx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This is an interesting article, and I'm not just saying that because I'm referred to as a "modern Batman writer" in it. Though that is nice.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Some kind words about my review: "Your deconstruction and explanation was fantastic. I really enjoyed your analysis as “Sleep” is a wonderfully atmospheric and intricate book. Your breakdown truly captured the nuances of how the narrative and visual cues work together." -C @zandercannon.bsky.social

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Zander Cannon’s Sleep Ethics – Comic Philosophy

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Good introduction to a particularly dark chapter in superhero comics. I provide more context on Shooter and Claremont's involvement in this fiasco in my ethics overview of Captain Marvel: comicphilosophy.com/index.php/59wz

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Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) Ethics – Comic Philosophy

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Nice to see a thoughtful normative ethics analysis in the popular press for a superhero character.

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Ellen Mellor 🏳️‍⚧️ Preorder Wiz Duos #4! @samarcand.northsky.social · 09/08/2026

I've been reading a lot of @comicphilosophy.bsky.social in the ladt few days and I've come to realise (if I'munderstanding things correctly) that all these 'liberal' types who demand trans people vote for Labour/the Democratic Party are essentially running a form of the trolley problem on us. /1

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Batman’s moral philosophy has always shown aspects of all three branches of normative ethics – often at the same time! In this overview I cover the evolution of his ethics (and no-kill rule) in the comics, profiling historic writers like O’Neil, Miller, Moore, Cooke... 1/3 comicphilosophy.com/qdye

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my Batman Ethics post.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Latest artwork from the incredibly talented Pablo Alcalde (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) for my comicphilosophy.com site. Pablo nailed the assignment as always - I love the background colors!

New art for my https://comicphilosophy.com website, featuring my sites' two custom superheroes and an assemblage of philosophers, set in a futuristic planetary orbit. Art by Pablo Alcalde (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com).

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Good overview of this event, although I would have ranked it higher in my personal pantheon. I did a full analysis of the Progenitor's judgment system, if anyone is curious about the ethics of Gillen's event: comicphilosophy.com/7do2

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A.X.E.: Judgment Day Conclusion – Comic Philosophy

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Zander Cannon | SLEEP HC/TPB out now!! @zandercannon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

An absolutely fascinating reframing of my recent Image series SLEEP (now collected in hardcover and TPB) that names and weighs the various moral philosophies at play in both the protagonist's and the townsfolk's actions. A very cool analysis of something I only meant to be a ripping yarn!

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Sleep by @zandercannon.bsky.social is more than just a compelling, inventive comics take on the classic Werewolf or Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde gothic horror comicphilosophy.com/e3a6 It presents a normative ethics problem along the lines of the zero-sum, no-win scenario of the Trolley problem. But ...1/2

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my latest post, the ethics of Zander Cannon's Sleep comics. Pictured are issues #1-8 of the Sleep comic series, at Image Comics. All art by Zander Cannon.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Useful hack below. My Pi-hole at home blocks the vast majority of bloat, but just awful trying to access fandom wiki sites on my phone when out.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Great deal for Supergirl fans - 29 series, for only $25 CDN! Includes the excellent King & Evely Woman of Tomorrow series I have just reviewed: comicphilosophy.com/tc4d I love Humble Bundles, great way to digitally collect series.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This is most succinct and accurate depiction of King & Evely's series I've read. Great to see accounts like this on Bsky! #supergirl Their piece alludes well to the series' ethics that I describe in detail on my site: comicphilosophy.com/tc4d

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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Ethics – Comic Philosophy

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

With the release of the new Supergirl film today, I have just reviewed the moral philosophy of the outstanding source material, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021) by @tomking.bsky.social and @bilquis.bsky.social comicphilosophy.com/tc4d This series uses an innovative narrative format and ... (1/2)

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing my Supergirl: Woman of Tomrrow Ethics overview, with the cover the Trade Paperback by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

DC's DREAM GIRLS just wrapped up - such a great series! Kudos to @planetx.bsky.social @nicoleamaines.bsky.social and all their artistic collaborators on this moving and compelling story. Updated my Dream Girls ethics overview with an epilogue and some additional resources comicphilosophy.com/a1h2

Cover of issue #4 of DC Justice League: Dream Girls (2026) by Axelrod Maines, Brandt, Kämpe, and Stein

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Another great issue of Dream Girls 3 by @planetx.bsky.social @nicoleamaines.bsky.social & @brandtandstein.com Loved seeing Taylor take back her power - and deciding where to stick it! Can't wait to add an epilogue to my review when done ... hoping for a Nia + Jon ending! 🤞🤞 comicphilosophy.com/a1h2

Panel from Dream Girls #3, by Axelrod, Maines and Brandt&Stein

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Very good read on how best to revitalize Doctor Who. At the risk of over-simplifying, largely boils down to restarting as Nu Who did, but making sure to include some classic elements. As a fan of the show during both time periods (my adolescence and middle-age), that has the right ring to me.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Want to learn more about the ethics of DC's Dream Girls? comicphilosophy.com/a1h2 Dreamer and Galaxy are two of the best new characters in the DCU, and are front-lining this year's outstanding Pride event series. Created with great care by @nicoleamaines.bsky.social and @planetx.bsky.social

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com featuring my latest post: DC's Dream Girls Ethics: Dreamer and Galaxy.
The illustration shows the covers of Galaxy: As the World Falls Down graphic novel (cover art by Rye Hickman), Justice League: Dream Girls - A DC Pride Event #1 (cover art by Ted Brandt and Ro Stein), and Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 (cover art by Travis Moore and Tamra Bonvillain)

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Reupping the compilation of all the kind things comics creator have said about my site here: comicphilosophy.com/w6cg I truly appreciate everything you do to make this medium so dynamic and rewarding. A rich treasure-trove of moral philosophy!

Depiction of the multiverse for Comic Philosophy's superhero characters. Art by Pablo Alcalde. Comicphilosophy.com copyright Eric Marcotte, PhD.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just received my original art by the great @casparw.bsky.social from issue #1 of The Power Fantasy! Amazed any of these were left. Happy to snag this page. Scene is so meaningful between Etienne and Valentina, so much captured in subtle expression shifts. kineticcollectibles.com/collections/...

Original art by Caspar Wijngaard from issue #1, page 8, of The Power Fantasy. Sold by Kinetic Collectibles.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The second half of my summer wardrobe has arrived! Thanks as always to the talented Pablo Alcalde (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) for the outstanding art for my site. comicphilosophy.com

Three t-shirts from ComicPhilosophy.com showing the artwork of Pablo Alcalde

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Touching, funny, zanny and frenetic - just how you would expect the first arc of #fmlcomix to end! So many threads expertly pulled together, including this unexpected nod to toxic fandom. Learn more about the philosophy behind this outstanding Eisner-nominated series here: comicphilosophy.com/mg44

From FML issue #8, 2026, by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David López

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy first day of Pride Month from comicphilosophy.com With artwork from the talented Pablo Alcalde (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) in celebration of Pride Month. Listening and learning to be a better ally.

Pride Ally flag from https://comicphilosophy.com with art by Pablo Alcalde https://pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Great read on GenAI from Amnesty International, taking a supply chain lens and focusing on how current data harvesting practices violate international human rights law. None of this was inevitable - certainly not the design choices made by the current general GenAI companies.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Keeping the Haweye theme, from Greg Land and Mark Russell:

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Power Fantasy's explosive third arc - "The End of History" -is deconstructa-ed (sorry, couldn't resist) here: comicphilosophy.com/2wde Valentina is a brilliant riff on both the saviour and Superman themes in comics. An incredible tour-de-force by @kierongillen.bsky.social @casparw.bsky.social

Homepage of https://comicphilosophy.com showing the latest post, The Power Fantasy - The End of History (by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard). Site is copyright Eric Marcotte

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

In light of the Eisner 2026 noms, here is a quick reading list for newcomers to my Comic Philosophy site: comicphilosophy.com/ud43 Several nominees in key categories have been profiled there, including The Power Fantasy, Absolute Wonder Woman, FML comix, and Jeff the Land Shark. Great reads all!

Latest post from https://comicphilosophy.com showing my Eisner-inspired reading list. Post image by Pablo Alcalde.

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Not a great performance for Shatner, but such a great movie. Judgment at Nuremberg, 1961

Scene from Judgment at nuremburg, with Spencer Tracey and William shatner

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Name your top 15 TV shows ever, gut instincts only The Prisoner Star Trek (TOS) Doctor Who Star Trek TNG Babylon 5 Lost In Treatment Mad Men Breaking Bad Justified Westworld Dispatches From Elsewhere Devs Shinya shokudo (Midnight Diner) Bron (The Bridge)

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Pablo (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) has had a little fun with my request to draw comicphilosophy.com characters relaxing at the local comics store. Can you figure out what they are all reading? My guesses follow ... 1/2

New comic book day at comicphilosophy.com - art by Pablo Alcalde. Shows the cast of characters from comicphilosophy.com enjoying their reading in a comfy setting. Copyright ©️ Eric Marcotte

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Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy @comicphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com has done it again! I wanted an image showing my comicphilosophy.com cast of characters enjoying new comic book day, and Pablo nailed it as always. I love how he drew Thomas Aquinas with a think tome, but Conficius clearly enjoys a good floppy. 😆

Image by Pablo Alcalde (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) showing comicphilosophy.com superheroes and philosophers enjoying new comic book day at their local comics store. ©️ Eric Marcotte, comicphilosophy.com

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