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Meet the Medieval Avengers

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a special saint team of the late Middle Ages. I like to think of them as the Medieval Avengers.

August 15, 2016 in medieval comics, superheroes.

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This project is a collaboration between King’s College London’s Department of English and artist Karrie Fransman, led by Dr Hana Videen and supported by the Cultural Institute at King’s as part of the Early Career Researchers scheme.

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