Dear list members, My apologies for being out of touch so long this year (and the previous one). Things have been chaotic (to say the least). For those still...
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popcultandmi...
May 20, 2010 12:20 pm
Here are our proposed session topics for 2010, 2011, and 2012. Do let me know if anyone is interested in presenting. We are also willing to sponsor sessions at...
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mtorreg2001
May 21, 2010 3:48 am
Hi. I've been wondering about Madame Xanadu's Arthurian connections. Matt Wagner's new series presents her as the Lady of the Lake, and Alan says on his site...
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Alan Stewart
merrygawain
May 22, 2010 2:28 am
Michael, I went back and looked at the CBR article, and the statement you quoted wasn't actually said by Matt Wagner, but rather by the interviewer, Jeffrey...
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popcultandmi...
May 22, 2010 2:35 am
Hi, Alan. Thanks for your reply. My apologies for misquoting the article. It has been a long week. Keep up the great work, Michael ... -- Michael A....
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grailknight1959
May 23, 2010 2:50 pm
Guys, So what is the earliest Arthurian reference in a story with Madame Xanadu? She debuted in "Doorway Into Nightmare" #1 but is there any Arthurian ...
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Alan Stewart
merrygawain
May 23, 2010 3:40 pm
No, not in that or in subsequent issues of that series. Her origins and background are completely mysterious, a la similar characters like the Phantom...
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Jason Tondro
jasontondro
May 24, 2010 12:56 pm
I suppose it is that very mysteriousness that invites writers to fiddle with her background and "meaning," imprinting whatever mythology or origin they want...
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pggadz
May 24, 2010 4:03 pm
... If only as a part of the origin of the DC character The Demon, Merlin is pretty much established as a separate character. Which doesn't rule out a story...
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Jason Tondro
jasontondro
May 25, 2010 5:25 pm
Oh sure. DC had three different Merlins running around, last I checked. And I know there have been origins for the Stranger. I was just generally speculating...
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popcultandmi...
May 26, 2010 12:59 am
List members: The details of our sessions for the 2011 International Congress on Medieval Studies have been posted to the blog. Proposals will be accepted...
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mtorreg2001
May 26, 2010 3:05 am
Hi, again. I had a bunch of interviews with Wagner, and I think this (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090809-WagnerXanadu.html) may have been the one I meant...
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popcultandmi...
Jun 14, 2010 12:38 am
List Members: The following 2 sessions have been approved for the 2011 International Congress on Medieval Studies. Please send proposals ASAP to me at < ...
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popcultandmi...
Jun 20, 2010 4:07 am
List members, I'm working on organizing some conference sessions/collection in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of *Prince Valiant* in 2012, and I was ...
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popcultandmi...
Aug 19, 2010 2:49 am
THE COMICS GET MEDIEVAL 2011: A CELEBRATION IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCE VALIANT CALL FOR PAPERS (PCA: SAN ANTONIO, TX 4/20-23/11) SPECIAL...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 2, 2010 8:07 pm
List members, I am still investigating the possibilities of an ejournal for the society and would appreciate any advice and offers to serve on the editorial...
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Berthelot, Anne
anne.berthelot@...
Sep 3, 2010 1:23 am
Well, Michael, I don’t know much about managing an e-journal, but I am willing to serve on the editorial board, if you need volunteers. On another note: I am...
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Jason Tondro
jasontondro
Sep 3, 2010 3:41 pm
I would be delighted to help with editorial duties. I am no expert with online journals and keep only a humble blog. But I would not mind learning, and I think...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 3, 2010 3:43 pm
Many thanks to Jason and Anne for their offers to help. Michael ... -- Michael A. Torregrossa, Listserv Moderator/ Blog Editor The Virtual Society for the...
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Dominick Grace
austenchaucer
Sep 6, 2010 9:34 pm
Hi, Michael, I have no experience with such things but would be wiling to help out in whatever was(s) I could. Dom ... From: "List Moderator, The Society for...
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Laurie
rieburgandy
Sep 7, 2010 4:30 pm
Hi, I know I'm new around here, as a librarian I am a huge supporter of open access peer reviewed journals. I think it's a great idea and would be happy to...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 7, 2010 4:36 pm
Many thanks to Dominick and Laurie for their input. Does the list recommend a general medievalism ejournal or (given our own interests) one on medievalism and...
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Berthelot, Anne
anne.berthelot@...
Sep 7, 2010 8:23 pm
Let's start with one, maybe... Anne On 9/7/10 12:35 PM, "List Moderator, The Society for the Study of Popular Culture and the Middle Ages"...
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Jason Tondro
jasontondro
Sep 7, 2010 8:24 pm
I think filling a journal with useful content is easiest when it's subject is broader rather than narrow. So I say medievalisms in general, and I hope comics...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 7, 2010 8:32 pm
Anne and Jason, Thanks for your input. One it is, and the focus will be broad enough to include all popular medievalisms (including comics, of course!). ...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 8, 2010 2:41 am
List members, Thanks again to everyone for their thoughts on the ejournal. Moving back to popular Arthuriana: I am in the process of writing an abstract for...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 16, 2010 2:13 am
I forget if I've mentioned these yet: I recently started separate blogs for both *The Arthur of the Comics Project * (http://arthur-of-the-comics.org/) and...
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Alan Stewart
merrygawain
Sep 25, 2010 5:00 pm
Michael, Thanks for posting the links! All of the blogs are informative and entertaining. Keep up the fine work. (And thanks as well for the nice words about...
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popcultandmi...
Sep 27, 2010 3:11 am
List members, I am seeking the assistance of someone who would be willing to read and provide a summary of 2 essays in Spanish devoted to the *Hellboy* comic....
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popcultandmi...
Sep 30, 2010 6:44 pm
Alan, You're welcome. I'm glad that you've found the blogs useful. It is difficult to stay on top of everything (as you know), but I try to at least stay ...
