Pirates epitomize freedom, solidarity, and rebellion, while enthralling those who long for freedom on the sea. Pirates are also a cornerstone of literature, video games, movies, and especially comics-from EC's Piracy to The Phantom to Image's new Shanghai Red series. But how much of our pirate notions are true? Discover the truth of piracy and the exciting new developments in opening the cannon of piracy (especially for female pirates) with a panel led by historical researcher Naomi Hanson (Ithaca College).