Major Publications

Selected Publications

This page includes information and links for a selection of my books, poetry, and book chapters. Most can be purchases online. If you would like more information, please email me. I’m also always available for Speaking Engagements, especially on superhero literature and comic books, narrative theory, and poetry.

My Newest Book Chapters!

• Pagnucci, G. S. (2023). The evolution of Daredevil’s Karen Page: From damsel-in-distress to writer-hero. In C. Cravens (Ed.), Geniuses, Addicts, and Scribbling Women: Portraits of the Writer in Popular Culture. New York: Lexington Books.

• Pagnucci, G. S. (2023). Foggy Nelson: A journey from best friend to hero in Daredevil. In S. Eckard & A. Romagnoli (Eds.), The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture. New York: Lexington Books.

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My Poetry

“Quest”

• I’m thrilled to have published the poem “Quest” with Red Flag Poetry
• Subscribe with Red Flag Poetry to get a poetry postcard delivered to your rail postal mailbox each month
• The postcard features a poem and matching artwork on one side and the author’s bio on the other side
• My poem, “Quest,” was the January 2022 poetry postcard and features a wonderful photograph by Sara Everett of a classic typewriter and a cool gargoyle nicknamed Edgar
• Enjoy!

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“First Day”

• A poem about starting college life by Gian S. Pagnucci
• Distributed to all first-year students of IUP’s Class of 2012

Some Other Poems by Gian

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My Books and Edited Collections!

The Comic Studies Multiverse: Graphic Transformations in Education and Culture

• Edited by Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci. Works and Days (No’s. 63-64; Vol 32; 2014-2015)

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Enter the Superheroes: American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature

• Written by Alex S. Romagnoli and Gian S. Pagnucci
• Ordering Information
• Publication Information–New York: Scarecrow Press, Inc. (A subsidiary of The Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.), 2013
• Hardback ISBN: 978-0-8108-9171-5
• eBook ISBN: 978-0-8108-9172-2

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Re-mapping Narrative: Technology’s Impact on the Way We Write

• Edited by Gian S. Pagnucci and Nicholas Mauriello
• Publication Information: Hampton Press, Inc., 2008

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Living the Narrative Life: Stories as a Tool for Meaning Making

• Pagnucci, G.S. (2004). Living the narrative life: Stories as a tool for meaning making. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Boynton/Cook.
• Sample Chapter–Part 5: Dear Class, Notes, and Telling Work Legends  (PDF downloadable file, 429 KB)

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Don’t Count Your Chickens! Stories for Kids To Tell!

• Publication Information–Barnes, WI: Bur Oak Press, Inc., 2000
• Written by Gian S. Pagnucci with Artwork by Susan M. Pagnucci (Gian’s mother)