Hello again! I had the idea to talk about women and graphic
novels and comics for my first blog post, but I couldn’t really think of
anything to say until today. In class when Shannon was giving her presentation
I caught a quote I cant remember who said it (accidentally wrote my notes on a paper I turned in -_-'), but it was referring to Wonder
Woman and how comics portray women as “exactly what they shouldn’t want to be”
and that they are “just sex objects for men to masturbate to.” This was very
insulting to me because I would love nothing more than to put on a spandex
suit, look hot, feel empowered and kick some ass! I tried to calm myself down
for a minute and step into this mans shoes to understand why someone would say
this other than ignorance. Even now comic books are looked at as more of a male
thing. Maybe this guy wasn’t thinking that maybe somewhere a woman was
identifying with the hero. I like to think these stories are written for women
with the intention of making them feel welcome to the hobby and the skimpy
clothes are so men will still read even though they are not identifying with
the character. I’m hoping that in the future more comics about women pop up and
maybe even some have female writers equal male writers. GIRL POWER!
Also if anyone is looking for
comics about badass chicks, I just got the adventures of Fiona and Cake.
Seriously guys Fiona is the shit I would definitely give it a read! (lemme know
if you find any good ones too!)
Happy remainder of Wednesday!
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