The Weird History of Spanking in Comic Books

If you spend sufficient time digging by means of long boxes at a local shop, you're certain to observe the recurring and frequently uncomfortable trope associated with spanking in comic books . It's one of those things that actually stops you mid-page because, by today's standards, it feels completely out of still left field. Whether this was Batman getting Robin across their knee or Superman "teaching Lois the lesson, " these scenes were weirdly ubiquitous for years. ...

April 8, 2026 · 7 min · Gina Recepcion