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This issue of the newsletter discusses deaf characters in comics and graphic novels. The author began researching deaf characters after students brought comics to class. Initially, most portrayals of deaf characters were unrealistic stereotypes. However, one character, Maya Lopez from Daredevil, is portrayed more realistically as a deaf Native American woman. The class discussions about Maya Lopez helped students learn about deaf culture and identity. The author is looking forward to a webinar about an online graphic novel intervention program that includes a deaf character from Cameroon.