John Petty

John Petty is a Lecturer I at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, University of Texas at Dallas. His research explores intersections between traditional Japanese performance arts and modern cinema, alongside the historical development of comic books as cultural artifacts.

Publications focus on cultural transmission in media, examining how theater aesthetics influence cinematic genres and how comic books reflect societal narratives. Recurring themes include cross-cultural adaptation and historical continuity in visual storytelling.