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The Graphic Medicine Manifesto defines "Graphic Medicine" as "the intersection of the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare." This seminar will explore some of the Graphic Medicine titles published over the past two decades and introduce some of the most important genres in the field, from graphic pathographies (narratives of illness in comic format) to healthcare providers' accounts to educational healthcare comics. It will examine some of the functions of these comics, from the cathartic to the didactic and beyond, and equip students with tools to read, critique, and even produce comics that deal with healthcare. No prior experience with comics or drawing is necessary!