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Andrew Lesk is a Sessional Lecturer and Undergraduate Instructor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He teaches courses such as The Graphic Novel and Queer Writing, with research interests spanning Canadian, American, and British literature; media studies; film; and literary theory, particularly through a queer lens. He serves as an editor for Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (Routledge) and The Comics Grid, and was past-president of the Canadian Society for the Study of Comics.
- BA, University of Toronto
- MA, University of Guelph
- PhD, Université de Montréal
Lesk’s research focuses on the intersection of graphic novels, queer theory, and national literatures. He explores how comics negotiate cultural, political, and gendered identities, often analyzing works with postcolonial and feminist frameworks. His publications address topics like the pathologization of psychiatry in comics, urban representation in Canadian graphic narratives, and the role of fragmentation in gendered narratives.
Recent publications highlight his work in queer theory and comics analysis, including studies on Jim Woodring’s semiotics, Chester Brown’s historical narratives, and intersections of desire and cultural critique in postcolonial literature. His editorial contributions further underline his commitment to advancing graphic novel studies and queer cultural discourse.
