Philosopher Damon Young collects comics and has written about Wonder Woman as a role model for his young daughter; film-maker and cartoonist Jonathan King was an early and ardent fan of superhero comics but they lost their lustre for him, even before Hollywood got on board; Young Adult author Karen Healey has written about gender and fandom and has started a PhD on American superhero comics.

Has Hollywood ruined comics? What does copyright mean for fanfic? Are superhero comics inherently sexist? And are they ideologically sound? Join local comics hero (and former Batgirl writer) Dylan Horrocks as he guides the panel through a wide-ranging and sure-to-be surprising discussion.