Eric Marcotte - Comic Philosophy
@comicphilosophy.bsky.social
Exploring (and demystifying) moral philosophy and ethics through comic book stories. https://comicphilosophy.com/ 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Ally 📵NoAI
Battleworld by @christosgage.bsky.social and Marcus To is a great modern reframing of the original Secret Wars concept:
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Illustrates virtue ethics (care ethics), redemption, suffering and identity, in contrast to secret wars' nihilism, striving, and sacrifice.
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Illustrates virtue ethics (care ethics), redemption, suffering and identity, in contrast to secret wars' nihilism, striving, and sacrifice.
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Battleworld by @christosgage.bsky.social and Marcus To is a great modern reframing of the original Secret Wars concept:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Illustrates virtue ethics (care ethics), redemption, suffering and identity, in contrast to secret wars' nihilism, striving, and sacrifice.
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Illustrates virtue ethics (care ethics), redemption, suffering and identity, in contrast to secret wars' nihilism, striving, and sacrifice.
I'm so glad I asked Pablo for a color version of this care ethics concept art. Not only do I love the heroine's hair, but the sparkly transporter effects give the impression the philosophers and comic creators are "creating" her out of thin air! Art by Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I'm so glad I asked Pablo for a color version of this care ethics concept art. Not only do I love the heroine's hair, but the sparkly transporter effects give the impression the philosophers and comic creators are "creating" her out of thin air! Art by Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
Concept art depicting care ethics by the outstanding Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
You can learn more about this modern form of virtue ethics on my Ethics 101 page:
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Pablo again exceeded my expectations for this piece, see my prompt below.
You can learn more about this modern form of virtue ethics on my Ethics 101 page:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/et...
Pablo again exceeded my expectations for this piece, see my prompt below.
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Concept art depicting care ethics by the outstanding Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
You can learn more about this modern form of virtue ethics on my Ethics 101 page:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/et...
Pablo again exceeded my expectations for this piece, see my prompt below.
You can learn more about this modern form of virtue ethics on my Ethics 101 page:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/et...
Pablo again exceeded my expectations for this piece, see my prompt below.
More concept art for comicphilosophy.com is coming soon. Here is another sketch from comics artist Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
Can you guess what the theme is for this one?
Can you guess what the theme is for this one?
February 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
More concept art for comicphilosophy.com is coming soon. Here is another sketch from comics artist Pablo Alcalde pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
Can you guess what the theme is for this one?
Can you guess what the theme is for this one?
Intrigued by Powers 25 but not sure how to jump in? I've got you covered: a complete Powers series recap focusing on the characters' ethics (moral philosophy):
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Kudos to @brianmbendis.bsky.social & @oeming.bsky.social on such an outstanding 25-year run!
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Kudos to @brianmbendis.bsky.social & @oeming.bsky.social on such an outstanding 25-year run!
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Intrigued by Powers 25 but not sure how to jump in? I've got you covered: a complete Powers series recap focusing on the characters' ethics (moral philosophy):
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @brianmbendis.bsky.social & @oeming.bsky.social on such an outstanding 25-year run!
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @brianmbendis.bsky.social & @oeming.bsky.social on such an outstanding 25-year run!
I am pleased to certify comicphilosophy.com as fully AI-free!
Text has always been my creation. And I have now commissioned art from talented artists to replace the last few remaining AI-generated background images. Going forward, I am committed to keeping the site 100% AI free. #NoAI
Text has always been my creation. And I have now commissioned art from talented artists to replace the last few remaining AI-generated background images. Going forward, I am committed to keeping the site 100% AI free. #NoAI
January 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I am pleased to certify comicphilosophy.com as fully AI-free!
Text has always been my creation. And I have now commissioned art from talented artists to replace the last few remaining AI-generated background images. Going forward, I am committed to keeping the site 100% AI free. #NoAI
Text has always been my creation. And I have now commissioned art from talented artists to replace the last few remaining AI-generated background images. Going forward, I am committed to keeping the site 100% AI free. #NoAI
Are you taking requests? Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme V1, issue #3, 1989, by Peter Gillis and Richard Case.
I love how they have wine at breakfast, but they are celebrating their engagement.
I love how they have wine at breakfast, but they are celebrating their engagement.
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Are you taking requests? Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme V1, issue #3, 1989, by Peter Gillis and Richard Case.
I love how they have wine at breakfast, but they are celebrating their engagement.
I love how they have wine at breakfast, but they are celebrating their engagement.
One of the problems with history is the persistent "male, pale, and stale" bias of philosophy, except for modern times. We will be working on a care ethics image next - I'm excited to see what he comes up with from my prompts!
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
One of the problems with history is the persistent "male, pale, and stale" bias of philosophy, except for modern times. We will be working on a care ethics image next - I'm excited to see what he comes up with from my prompts!
I have so enjoyed working with Pablo Alcade (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) on images for my comicphilosophy.com site. This one shows the progression of philosophical thought from ancient times through to modern superheroes!
The colors were all his idea, and I loved how he matched them to my site.
The colors were all his idea, and I loved how he matched them to my site.
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I have so enjoyed working with Pablo Alcade (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com) on images for my comicphilosophy.com site. This one shows the progression of philosophical thought from ancient times through to modern superheroes!
The colors were all his idea, and I loved how he matched them to my site.
The colors were all his idea, and I loved how he matched them to my site.
I had virtually no notes on his first draft, which was just so creative and dynamic. He also came up with another superhero pose I hadn't considered - so I commissioned both from him!
Great work from Pablo, you really should consider him for your projects - I can't recommend him enough!
Great work from Pablo, you really should consider him for your projects - I can't recommend him enough!
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I had virtually no notes on his first draft, which was just so creative and dynamic. He also came up with another superhero pose I hadn't considered - so I commissioned both from him!
Great work from Pablo, you really should consider him for your projects - I can't recommend him enough!
Great work from Pablo, you really should consider him for your projects - I can't recommend him enough!
I've been doing small art commissions for comicphilosophy.com lately, and it is great to have found an artist that so gets what I'm trying to do with the site. I provided historical references for the philosophers for this image, but the rest is all Pablo Alcade (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com)!
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I've been doing small art commissions for comicphilosophy.com lately, and it is great to have found an artist that so gets what I'm trying to do with the site. I provided historical references for the philosophers for this image, but the rest is all Pablo Alcade (pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com)!
I am thrilled to announce a collaboration with an outstanding artist for original art for comicphilosophy.com
Pablo Alcade is contributing some amazing work for the site. Full details coming soon ... but here's a small tease.
pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
Pablo Alcade is contributing some amazing work for the site. Full details coming soon ... but here's a small tease.
pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
I am thrilled to announce a collaboration with an outstanding artist for original art for comicphilosophy.com
Pablo Alcade is contributing some amazing work for the site. Full details coming soon ... but here's a small tease.
pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
Pablo Alcade is contributing some amazing work for the site. Full details coming soon ... but here's a small tease.
pabloalcaldef.wordpress.com
In case you are wondering, it was outside the Earl's Court tube stop.
January 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In case you are wondering, it was outside the Earl's Court tube stop.
That is so cool. Capaldi was my favourite Doctor of the new-Who.
And I'll trade you for you 10 years further back in time ... when on a trip to London I stumbled across the very last blue police box still in the wild:
And I'll trade you for you 10 years further back in time ... when on a trip to London I stumbled across the very last blue police box still in the wild:
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
That is so cool. Capaldi was my favourite Doctor of the new-Who.
And I'll trade you for you 10 years further back in time ... when on a trip to London I stumbled across the very last blue police box still in the wild:
And I'll trade you for you 10 years further back in time ... when on a trip to London I stumbled across the very last blue police box still in the wild:
Expanded my Glossary page to list philosophers and comics writers, along with philosophical terms, linked in my posts. Updated with every new post, making it easy to find your favorites:
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Not a contest, but @kierongillen.bsky.social has the most entries so far! :)
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Not a contest, but @kierongillen.bsky.social has the most entries so far! :)
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Expanded my Glossary page to list philosophers and comics writers, along with philosophical terms, linked in my posts. Updated with every new post, making it easy to find your favorites:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Not a contest, but @kierongillen.bsky.social has the most entries so far! :)
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Not a contest, but @kierongillen.bsky.social has the most entries so far! :)
You don't need to read Doctor Strange of Asgard to appreciate the new series that just launched. But it shows interesting insights into the moral core and ethics of the good doctor:
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Kudos to @dereklandy.bsky.social, Carlos Magna, Espen Grundetjern, and Cory Petit
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Kudos to @dereklandy.bsky.social, Carlos Magna, Espen Grundetjern, and Cory Petit
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
You don't need to read Doctor Strange of Asgard to appreciate the new series that just launched. But it shows interesting insights into the moral core and ethics of the good doctor:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @dereklandy.bsky.social, Carlos Magna, Espen Grundetjern, and Cory Petit
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @dereklandy.bsky.social, Carlos Magna, Espen Grundetjern, and Cory Petit
The Power Fantasy is simply one of the best explorations of moral philosophy (aka normative ethics) in comics. Check out my ethics primer and introduction to the series:
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Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
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Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Power Fantasy is simply one of the best explorations of moral philosophy (aka normative ethics) in comics. Check out my ethics primer and introduction to the series:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
My Prisoner print came today. Great art by @briannaduggan.bsky.social
Looking forward to framing it!
Looking forward to framing it!
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My Prisoner print came today. Great art by @briannaduggan.bsky.social
Looking forward to framing it!
Looking forward to framing it!
I typically do a terrible job of promoting myself online. But I have received some encouraging feedback from comic creators, quoted in the post below:
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With my gratitude and appreciation for all you do in creating such amazing stories and art!
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With my gratitude and appreciation for all you do in creating such amazing stories and art!
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I typically do a terrible job of promoting myself online. But I have received some encouraging feedback from comic creators, quoted in the post below:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
With my gratitude and appreciation for all you do in creating such amazing stories and art!
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
With my gratitude and appreciation for all you do in creating such amazing stories and art!
Marvel's Jeff the Land Shark has become incredibly popular - but is he really a "good boy"? Find out in my moral philosophy ethics overview:
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Kudos to @kellythompson.bsky.social @gurihiru.bsky.social and all the other creators for such an amazing character.
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Kudos to @kellythompson.bsky.social @gurihiru.bsky.social and all the other creators for such an amazing character.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Marvel's Jeff the Land Shark has become incredibly popular - but is he really a "good boy"? Find out in my moral philosophy ethics overview:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kellythompson.bsky.social @gurihiru.bsky.social and all the other creators for such an amazing character.
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kellythompson.bsky.social @gurihiru.bsky.social and all the other creators for such an amazing character.
The latest issue of Fantastic Four is a super fun horror story based on real neuroscience:
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Kudos to @ryannorth.ca @ramosland.bsky.social Victor Olazaba @delgaduck.bsky.social @joecaramagna.bsky.social for FF vol 8, issue #4
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Kudos to @ryannorth.ca @ramosland.bsky.social Victor Olazaba @delgaduck.bsky.social @joecaramagna.bsky.social for FF vol 8, issue #4
October 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The latest issue of Fantastic Four is a super fun horror story based on real neuroscience:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @ryannorth.ca @ramosland.bsky.social Victor Olazaba @delgaduck.bsky.social @joecaramagna.bsky.social for FF vol 8, issue #4
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @ryannorth.ca @ramosland.bsky.social Victor Olazaba @delgaduck.bsky.social @joecaramagna.bsky.social for FF vol 8, issue #4
Ever wonder how our brains make moral decisions? No comic tie-in this week, but I summarize the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research. Outstanding recent work by @wimdeneys.bsky.social has given a whole new perspective on thinking fast and slow.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ever wonder how our brains make moral decisions? No comic tie-in this week, but I summarize the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research. Outstanding recent work by @wimdeneys.bsky.social has given a whole new perspective on thinking fast and slow.
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Following great examples of care ethics in comics (@kellysue.bsky.social #fmlcomix and @jedmackay.bsky.social #moonknight), here is a deep dive on care ethics:
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I was previously critical of X-Manhunt, but use it here to show a lot of the positive aspects of caring
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I was previously critical of X-Manhunt, but use it here to show a lot of the positive aspects of caring
October 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Following great examples of care ethics in comics (@kellysue.bsky.social #fmlcomix and @jedmackay.bsky.social #moonknight), here is a deep dive on care ethics:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
I was previously critical of X-Manhunt, but use it here to show a lot of the positive aspects of caring
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
I was previously critical of X-Manhunt, but use it here to show a lot of the positive aspects of caring
FML comix by @kellysue.bsky.social @davidlopez.bsky.social Cris Peters @claytoncowles.bsky.social @laurennmcc.bsky.social is a hilarious, heartfelt and educational read. It expertly blends 3 virtue ethics theories: care ethics, Stoicism and Buddhism:
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Kudos to all!
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Kudos to all!
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
FML comix by @kellysue.bsky.social @davidlopez.bsky.social Cris Peters @claytoncowles.bsky.social @laurennmcc.bsky.social is a hilarious, heartfelt and educational read. It expertly blends 3 virtue ethics theories: care ethics, Stoicism and Buddhism:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to all!
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Kudos to all!