Eliza and Her Monsters Francesca Zappia HarperCollins May 30, 2017 I’ve not made a secret of my hesitation when it comes to books about fandom. More often than not, they’ve been hit or miss for me. When they’re a hit, they’re a real hit. And when they miss? I’d rather just avoid talking about them….
The Strongest Hero, A Lonely Hero: Depression and Anxiety in One-Punch Man
In the first volume of the One-Punch Man manga, the main protagonist Saitama faces a villainous monster claiming to be the strongest being in existence. Instead of boasting, the villain ruminates about the death of his older brother and realizes that obtaining superhuman strength has cost him greatly. When Saitama jumps into frame to defeat…
Pitch’s Revolutionary Portrayal of Mental Health Struggles
Every other Saturday morning, I get up, and I go to a doctor’s appointment. That’s how it’s always explained to friends and extended family members. In reality, I’m going to my therapist’s house where I sit and chat in her living room or on her porch while her dog demands petting. But if anybody asks,…