Kurt Busiek took to the comments thread of an article on The Beat yesterday to settle the score on the sexualization of women in the comics industry.
The Comments Thread: Busiek Tells It Like It Is
On Marvel’s All-Girl X-Men
A ton of hype surrounded the launch of the all-female X-Men team, and now hype is about all that's left.
DC Ruins Wonder Woman, Twice in One Day
DC makes strides in stripping their flagship female character of everything she has ever stood for.
Missing Stair, Beware
Creators fighting for change in an industry entrenched in harassment.
Gail Simone on Writing Female Characters
Because diversity of female characters has been lacking in comics, film and just fiction in general, coupled with an upsurge of feminism; there seems to be this perception that IF you choose to portray a female character, then she HAS to be a positive role model. I think that is absurd, unrealistic, and stifling of... Continue Reading →
NRRD PROBZ – 10.23.2012
With yr pal: Lindsey Morris http://www.lindseymorris.com
The Not So New DCU
You may have read Erika's review of Batman Incorporated #2, which is a stellar issue. Everything she said about it is true. Talia most certainly is a great character and Grant Morrison writes her well. But the issue stood out for me because it is full of DC continuity past. Somehow (we all know how),... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Azzarello’s Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman means a lot of things to a lot of people. She's iconic and has permeated the collective consciousness in probably a million different ways depending on the person. So naturally, when Brian Azzarello comes along and changes every damn thing about her save her looks, it is most certainly going to make waves.... Continue Reading →
‘Fan’ Misogyny
E. examines the not-so-polite side of some fan art.
A Word About Diversity
By now, you've probably seen Gail Simone's fierce, utterly awesome rebuttal to an aspiring comic book writer who said, essentially, that characters should not be forced on publishers for the sake of inclusion. Specifically, gay characters. This person's argument is annoying for a number of reasons, but what struck me is how frequently I've... Continue Reading →
Pull List Pomposity
Every community, from LARPers to knitting circles, has its version of the hipster. If you think about it, comics are particularly fertile ground for these creatures, because the medium marries literature and art — two subjects that bring out the hipster’s trademark qualities: pretension and a penchant for constant one-upsmanship. Let’s call this geek/hipster hybrid... Continue Reading →
The Tyranny of Crisis
The jig is up, and V. just can't do it.
Lights, Camera, Wondy!
There’s some great work being done on television, and there are a number of shows I’d watch gladly before forking over $10 for a paint-by-numbers blockbuster. The big screen isn’t always superior, and lots of comic book characters would be well-served by a thoughtful TV vehicle. Just look at Smallville. And yet, when the story... Continue Reading →
Integrity Fail
V. vents about the apparent similarities between Madame Xanadu #28 and Chew.
Desperately Seeking Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is all-new, but not improved.
In Comics, Only the Good Die Young
Rumor has it that Madame Xanadu will soon meet her end at Vertigo.
G3 Guest Essay: DC’s Legacy of Legacies
Guest writer Jenn gives her take on DC's throwback strategy.
Wonder Woman’s Wardrobe Malfunction
An amazing heroine ought to have an amazing costume.
I’m So Anti, Crisis Don’t Matter
By the absurdly slim margin of 51.7% over 48.3%, it has been decided that I should finish reading Crisis on Infinite Earths. Hooray for me. For those who voted for me to move on, thanks for trying. I've got some juicy stuff waiting for me. Now it's taunting me. Perhaps that will get me through the 200... Continue Reading →
Gail Was Robbed!
Secret Six #20 played out like a well-acted revenge thriller. Catman reminded me of Liam Neeson in Taken. Those baddies effed with the wrong guy! Still, I wish Cheshire had come along to help with the revenge portion of the show. Maybe Gail will bring her around later. Let's hope. On the whole, this issue... Continue Reading →
Rucka Parts Ways With DC; I Weep
To paraphrase our friend Shag of Once Upon a Geek, sometimes our hobby hurts us and it doesn't love us back. That's a pretty good summary of how I felt last week when V. dropped the news that Greg Rucka, one of our favorite comic book writers, was parting ways with DC. I'm running out... Continue Reading →
G3 Review: Twilight – The Graphic Novel
This is a big week for the Twilight franchise with the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon DVD and Twilight: The Graphic Novel. I pre-ordered both, and I’ve been hitting up the UPS site regularly to track my packages. I was beyond thrilled on Wednesday when I saw that the graphic novel had been... Continue Reading →
Canary Cry For Justice
By now you’ve probably heard all about the outcome of Justice League: Cry for Justice. DC’s resident douchebag, Oliver Queen, killed Prometheus with an arrow to the head. In my opinion, Prometheus deserved to die. He annoyed me anyway, and anyone who can make Lady Shiva run away from a fight (channeling my best British... Continue Reading →
The Question: Will Lady Shiva Be Redeemed?
I've made no secret of my admiration for Gail Simone. Her writing is smart, interesting and fun, and she can write the hell out of a kick-ass chick. Many of my favorite characters are so because of her capable hand in their development. At the top of that list is Lady Shiva. I'll keep it... Continue Reading →
G3 Guest Essay: An Open Letter to Nemesis
The very first Girls Gone Geek guest essay comes courtesy of our pal Chocotaco, who is a great lunch companion and a formidable debater on geek-related topics. We're as confused as anyone about the fate of Wonder Woman's relationship with Tom Tresser/Nemesis, who basically broke up with her several issues ago. But is it really... Continue Reading →
