Where V. drops some knowledge and asks for some in return.
How Do You Build a Great Girl Character?
5 Quotes Worth Remembering From SENYC
L. fondly recalls SENYC's Reimagining the Female Superhero panel with new quotes from Gail Simone, Amy Reeder, and more!
Reimagining the Female Superhero
L. had the distinct pleasure of attending a panel with some of the top female comic creators at Special Edition NYC.
Wonder Woman Is …
Wonder Woman's distinguished guest appearance in Secret Six is one of our favorite Diana moments.
Five Reasons to Read … Red Sonja
In her beautifully barbaric way, Red Sonja will give you a reason. So will E. Five of them to be exact.
V. reviews The Movement #4 & The Legend of Luther Strode #6
Hey guys! I'm reviewing stuff again. This week is two quick reviews on Gail Simone's slow-burn in The Movement #4 and the explosive final issue of The Legend of Luther Strode. When The Strange Talents of Luther Strode hit the shelves last year, that book was pure energy and wildly addicting. I actually didn't catch... Continue Reading →
L. reviews The Invincible Haggard West, E. reviews Red Sonja
Buried beneath the rubble of SDCC, we did a couple of comic reviews.
V. reviews The Movement #1
V. is left luke-warm by the first issue of The Movement, but is hopeful for what's to come.
G3 Interview: Gail Simone, Part II
G3 talks to Gail Simone about Leaving Megalopolis, the writer-reader relationship, and the character - or characters - she'd like to be.
G3 Interview: Gail Simone, Part I
In which we ask Gail Simone about all of the things!
Spotlight on Gail Simone
When Gail talks, we listen. Especially when she's talking comics. Here's a rundown of the best bits of the Spotlight on Gail Simone panel at MegaCon 2013.
E.’s Megacon Highlight Reel
If you’re ever suffering from a case of fan malaise, find the nearest comics/sci-fi/fantasy/anime convention and go. You won’t regret it. As Megacon reminded me, there’s nothing quite like a con to reconnect a person with the joys of fandom. Spending a few days surrounded by happy people in costumes and talking to the creators... Continue Reading →
Destination: Gail
Vanessa and Erika are heading to MegaCon this weekend to meet Gail Simone!
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 – 12.11.2012
Hello, dear readers. Just as a heads up this is going to be the last NRRD PROBZ of 2012. It will return on January 8th, so have a wonderful holiday and send in those questions! "Gail Simone got sacked! If I wanted to start reading some Gail Simone books, where do I start?" I KNOW... Continue Reading →
On Gail Simone’s Removal from Batgirl
No matter how you felt about Oracle and Stephanie Brown's absence from DC's 52, Barbara Gordon's return as Batgirl was an undeniable success. A success for diversity. Because Barbara being shot by the Joker in The Killing Joke remained in continuity, Barbara Gordon was healing from a traumatic injury. In returning her to the streets... Continue Reading →
G3 Cosplay: Black Canary
V.'s Black Canary cosplay photo gallery
2011 Memorable Moment: A Scandalous Threesome and the Venomous Six
V. kicks off her memorable moments of 2011 reminiscing about the final issue of Secret Six.
G3 Review: DCnU Score Card
I have intentionally been quiet about the new DC books these past couple of weeks. Mostly because every site and its mom is reviewing them, E. has covered a few, too. What more could I possibly say that hasn't been said? Well, I've always got something to say. I'm not picking up all of the... Continue Reading →
Friday Favorite: Spy Smasher
Combine every relentless hardass you've ever known, add a dose of supreme confidence and combat training, provide scary federal credentials, and put it all in one intimidating package topped off with a severe ponytail. The result? Katrina Armstrong, aka Spy Smasher.As written by Gail Simone in the Birds of Prey “Blood and Circuits” arc, Ms.... Continue Reading →
Friday Favorite: Jeannette
Our darling Gail has a knack for creating new characters. Misfit, Black Alice, Ragdoll, Scandal! All of them awesome in their own right. But no one quite takes the cake like Jeannette. She was a bit of a mystery when she first joined the Six. We knew she had money, we knew she was friends... Continue Reading →
Gail Simone’s Huntress: Breaking the Habit
Huntress' swag and stellar instincts shine in Birds of Prey #11.
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 →
2010 Memorable Moment: Iron Owl
Moxie! Huntress has it.
2010 Memorable Moment: Cat Got Yo’ Face!
Catman gone wild.
Read This, Too: Welcome to Tranquility
Today, Girls Gone Geek is participating in a comic blog crossover event to tell readers about good books that are a little under the radar. E.'s pick is Gail Simone's Welcome to Tranquility.
Friday Favorite: Creote & Savant
Vanessa G's favorite panel of the week.
Gail Simone’s Letter to “Everyone in Comics, Dammit”
Gail Simone's letter on the importance of female comic readership.
Birds of Prey #2: White Witch, Crazy Bitch
The million dollar question: Who is White Canary!? Well, we still don't know. It's okay though, this issue was excellent.
G3 Review: Secret Six #22
Secret Six #22 Writer: Gail Simone Artist: J. Calafiore DC Comics Released: June 9, 2010 The comics that I deem "good" are the ones that really tug my emotions or shock the shit out of me. The final installment of the Secret Six "Cats in the Cradle" story arc was a full on jaw-dropper, kids.... Continue Reading →
Birds of Prey #1: Fishnets, Fisticuffs and Fabulousness
For fans of Gail Simone's Birds of Prey run, reading issue #1 of the revived series is like that great reunion with an old friend. Simone stepped away from the book three years ago, and it was canceled in 2009. However, she and original collaborator Ed Benes have wasted no time in returning the Birds... 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 →
Simone Departs from Wonder Woman
DC announced on Friday that Gail Simone will be leaving Wonder Woman. As much as we'd like her to stay on the book, she is not Wonder Woman. With the return of the Birds, I suppose she can't do it all. I was disappointed, but not surprised. Gail's replacement, announced this morning, will be J.... 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 →
The Birds are Back in Town
I’ve enjoyed comic books and the characters since I was young, but for a long time, it was more from a distance. I’d admire them in a bookstore, peruse a boyfriend’s long box or, on occasion, borrow a trade. But I didn’t collect and follow comics myself — that is, until I met the Birds:... Continue Reading →
G3 Review: Secret Six #16
Secret Six #16 Writer: Gail Simone Penciller: Peter Nguyen Inkers: Doug Hazelwood & Mark McKenna DC Comics December 9, 2009 The Story *Spoiler Alert* We've all watched movies with serial killers where you wished nothing more than for Justice to assail them squarely in the nuts. Well, our favorite amoral anti-heroes of Secret Six do... Continue Reading →
