I can consider myself lucky. Compared to other groups I receive far more fair representation in comic books, TV and film than most other groups, particularly those who are not white, heterosexual or male. At the very least, I have Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Scarlet Witch and Black Widow to fill up my time. There even…
Tag: Superhero
What’s Wrong with Harley Quinn (Movie)?
Come August 5 fan will finally see Harley Quinn on the big screen with the release of Suicide Squad. While its about damn time that DC films finally create an IRL version, there are, as is to be expected, a smattering of fans who have been complaining about this new iteration of Harley Quinn. She does not have…
Black Widow
Introduction If you could be anyone, who would you be? For Natasha Romonova, it is more like who do I need to be and why. Orphaned at a young age by a fire set by the Nazis. Natasha Romonova was rescued by Ivan Petrovich, and trained to be the world’s greatest spy. Whether trained and…
Medusa & the Castration Theory
Introduction There is nothing happy about the story of Medusa. One of three Gorgons, Medusa was not always a monster as so many see her. She was the daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. She started out as a beautiful woman with locks that could have put Rapunzel to shame, which incited lustful desires from Poseidon….
The Rise of Superheroes & Their Impact On Pop Culture
A professor of mine, Sharon Cogdill, recently forwarded me this great opportunity.
Captain Would Say: “Do As Peggy Says!”
Agent Carter is utterly charming!
Superhero Ethics
Ethics is, as simply put, one’s moral behavior. Essentially, it is deciding what is right and what is wring, but what’s important to remember is that ethics is different for everyone. Imagine this. Ethics is like finding a needle in a needle stack where everyone is looking for a different needle.
“Why Should I Read Comic Books?”: 5 Reasons Why Women/Girls Should Read Comic Books
“Comic Books (Video Games, Action Movies, etc.) are for boys.” “Only boys like comic books (video games, action movies, etc.)” BULLSHIT! Comic Books are for Everyone!
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