My comment this week pertains more so to the class’ structure than its academic content. I am very comfortable with the pace at which we are reading Sandman. I am thankful to Professor Serrano for partially basing this decision on the fact that many of us are overwhelmed with coursework at this point in the year. The fact that she is tuned into our feelings of stress and overall priorities week by week is so considerate and lovely, and in light of this week’s Town Hall, an endeavor that I wish more professors valued.

That being said, I also think that Sandman deserves the time that we are giving it. As a first time reader of graphic novels, I am very interested in exploring the medium’s structure, history and idiosyncrasies. I believe that these stories are as worthy as any highfalutin canonical literature: the mastery of their storytelling extends beyond words alone and the collaboration that produces them imbues graphic novels with the voices and visions of many.

Thanks again to Prof. Serrano & looking forward to more discussion of Sandman.