Marcus Singer

Marcus Singer is a Professor of English at Howard University, affiliated with the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on twentieth and twenty-first-century American literature, with specialized interests in contemporary fiction, comics, and film. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has previously taught at the University of Maryland, Mary Washington College, and Tennessee State University.

• Ph.D., English, University of Maryland, College Park, 2001

Dr. Singer's research lies at the intersection of literature and visual culture, particularly exploring the legitimacy and evolution of comics as a literary and artistic form. His work engages with postmodernist and contemporary American literature, genre fiction, and critical theory, often bridging literary analysis with media studies and cultural criticism. He is deeply invested in how narrative forms adapt across mediums, especially in comics and film.

His scholarly contributions have been recognized with two M. Thomas Inge Awards for outstanding work in comics studies. He serves as an Associate Editor for Inks: The Journal of the Comics Studies Society and previously chaired the International Comic Arts Forum, demonstrating leadership in the academic comics community.

• M. Thomas Inge Award
• M. Thomas Inge Award

Dr. Singer has authored influential books including Breaking the Frames: Populism and Prestige in Comics Studies (2018) and Grant Morrison: Combining the Worlds of Contemporary Comics (2012), and co-edited Detective Fiction in a Postcolonial and Transnational World (2009). While specific advisees and grants are not listed, his editorial and leadership roles suggest active mentorship and scholarly collaboration within the field of comics and American literature.