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Paul Young is an Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies at Dartmouth College. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Chicago (1998). His research bridges film studies and comics scholarship, with a focus on early cinema, media historiography, and fan culture. Notable works include Frank Miller's Daredevil and the Ends of Heroism (2016) and The Cinema Dreams Its Rivals (2006). He co-hosts the podcast To the Batpoles!, analyzing the 1966 Batman TV series and its cultural legacy.
- Education: B.A., University of Iowa; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago
- Research Interests: Silent film, film theory, comics history, media transitions, fan affect, and the intersection of Catholic ethics in media narratives
His work emphasizes experiential engagement with media, blending academic rigor with personal fandom. Key contributions include reinterpreting Daredevil's moral frameworks through a Lutheran-Catholic lens and exploring how fan communities shape textual interpretation.
- Awards: Eisner Award nomination (2017)
- Podcast: To the Batpoles! bi-weekly analysis of 1960s Batman TV show
