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Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics- A Panel Discussion with Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum, and Zara Slattery

**Alt text:** Promotional graphic for the event *Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics*. Large black and grey text on an off-white background reads: “Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics”. Below: “Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum and Zara Slattery explore disability and neurodiversity in comics, representation and storytelling. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Priego (City St George’s HCID).” Event details read: “Thursday, October 1st, 2026, 18:00 hrs. City St. George’s, University of London, College Building, Room AG01. 280 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PB.” On the right are the Symbola and SelfMadeHero logos. Across the lower half are three book covers: *The Great Marc Evers* by Gemma Plum, showing a swimmer underwater in a blue swimming pool; *The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club* by Francisco de la Mora, showing four young people, including a wheelchair user, standing outdoors with litter-picking equipment; and *Coma* by Zara Slattery, an illustrated cover dominated by pale blue, grey and green tones.
~ Ernesto Priego

Looking forward to chairing this panel on Thursday 1st October 2026, 6pm, room AG01, College Building, City St George's, University of London.