- Question
- Should comics be political?
This position holds that comic books should not be political. It argues that comics are a pastime — and one historically aimed at children — that should stay free of controversial subjects like politics, keeping them as escapist entertainment rather than vehicles for contested messages.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Comic books are for kidsComic books are usually targeted at children and read for fun, not for political opinions.
- Spider-Man and 9/11: Comics should not be politically controversialSpider-Man #36 focuses depicts Spider-Man cleaning up the rubble after the attack on the Twin Towers. By focusing on the attack itself and not the motivations behind the attack, politics are avoided as best as they can be.