CFP Medieval Temporalities and Comics (9/20/2025; Leeds IMC 7/6-9/2026)

Medieval Temporalities and Comics (Leeds IMC, 6th-9th July, 2026)

deadline for submissions:
September 20, 2025

full name / name of organization:
Natalie Hopwood and Michael Torregrossa / The Medieval Comics Project

contact email:
ennrho@leeds.ac.uk



Medieval Temporalities and Comics

Leeds International Medieval Congress, 6th-9th July 2026

Hybrid Session

Co-organized by Natalie Hopwood, University of Leeds and Michael A. Torregrossa, Bristol Community College (The Medieval Comics Project)

This session aims to discuss the lasting legacy of the medieval on modern comics, sequential art, manga, and related media, and how the medieval continues to affect us today. We invite proposals for 20 minute papers about topics including, but not limited to:

Adaptations of medieval sources/characters into modern comics
Parallels between medieval art and comics
Longevity of medieval-themed comics characters (Prince Valiant, Shining Knight, etc.)
Reimaginings of the medieval in science fiction (Camelot 3000, Fourth World, etc.)
Time-displaced medieval characters in modern comics



Abstracts (250 words) and a short bio can be emailed to Natalie Hopwood (ennrho@leeds.ac.uk) and Michael Torregrossa (comics.get.medieval@gmail.com) of The Medieval Comics Project by 20th September 2025. Feel free to contact us with any questions!