Exploring the World of Comic Book Heroes

Comic book heroes are in the spotlight at the next “Saturdays at the Museum” activity presented by Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. The museum invited patrons to activities that examine the impact that comic books and their protagonists have had on society.
           
Activities are Saturday, May 5, and the museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A special guest speaker, Ryan Paul, is featured at noon and at 2 p.m.
           
Paul is president of the Utah Museum Association. He will address the history of comic books and why they’re important in today’s world. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite comic book hero, and participate in a costume contest at 1 p.m. to win Aggie Ice Cream. Prizes will be available for winners in both the adult and children’s groups.
           
Other activities during the day at the museum include a chance to make your own super hero.
           
“Who doesn’t love to read and look at pictures about heroes and villains, magic and technology, everyday life and amazing deeds?” said Aurora Durfee, a Saturdays program team member. “Comic books are the perfect escape and have shaped our culture in ways we often don’t notice. As a museum we are excited to share the fascinating world of comic book heroes.”
           
In addition to the Saturday activity series, community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
           
Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online (www.imls.gov).
           
The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.
           
For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).
           
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.