Comments on: Susan B. Anthony’s Other Vision

By: Alena

Alena — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:17:57 +0000

Great article! I agree that women should appreciate comics and be involved..er, considered anyway, with casting of roles with Ryan Renolds. And it makes money…I get it. I was wondering though, what about the female characters who are bad-ass and written to appeal to women? Would they only appeal to women? Or could they appeal to men too? Could there be any way that the character’s figure and dress not matter in a really awesome female character, or is that impossible when trying to attract both female attention and male attention? What do you think?

By: AltoidMan

AltoidMan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:50:04 +0000

Darla, can I ask why you are a comic book fan? It’s not a secret that women have been objectified by the comic industry since its inception. Which leads me to ask you why you are a fan and supporter of such an industry?
As for the column, two things you need to know:
1) I am a guy. I like females. I like females in many forms. I’m not a chauvinist just because women happen to possess characteristics I find attractive. It just makes me straight.
2) Lighten up. This site and this column are meant to have a little fun and entertain those who are curious. We’re not changing the way Marvel and DC draw women and write about women with one column. We don’t have that much pull—-yet.
I welcome your response.

By: Darla-Starla

Darla-Starla — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:59:14 +0000

I get mixed signals with this column. What are you trying to say Altoidman? Are you saying it is ok to be a male chauvinist and still allow people to accept women? That doesn’t make any sense.
Woman have been objects in the comic book industry since they started drawing them. I find it appalling you support this type of thinking then try to mask it with “we all belong” rhetoric. What bull!

By: Jello

Jello — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:20:08 +0000

Let me tell you something. This article needed to be written. I have been a hardcore comic book fan since I was 10. I have gone into stores and been treated like shit. I have gone into Cons and been treated like shit. One time I walked into a store and was there about 20 minutes before anyone ever acknowledged me. When they did I tore them a new one. I did exactly what Altoidman said I challenged them to a quiz and whipped everyone in the store.
Okay. I’ve vented. I feel better. Girls do have a place at the table of comic books. My favorite titles are Lady Death, Bone, I was a HUGE Tick fan, and I LOVE Echo.
Thanks again for speaking up.

By: SpazDog Comics

SpazDog Comics — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:21:12 +0000

When we started to SpazDog Comics, we made the conscious decision to make the store people friendly no matter what age or gender they were. We painted the walls bright colors. We put posters and art up to wasn’t overly gratuitous. We carry a wide variety of comics and graphic novels to suit different tastes. We schedule events that would appeal to more than just our primary demographic. We treat everyone coming through the door as potential customers. I would hope every store would be like that, but the feedback I get from customers is that they aren’t.

By: Betty-Bi

Betty-Bi — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:52:07 +0000

Nice article! Thanks for standing up for women in the comic world.
I’m not a fan of Twilight, but I do see its importance as far as getting young girls to read again. I am a fan of Star Wars, but I’m also lesbian. Half-lesbian anyway. HA!

By: swazworth

swazworth — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:35:25 +0000

amanda: let me break some news to you. if you are in a comic book shop filled with boys and “NOONE wanted to help” you. there are one of two reasons for this, one nobody in a comic shop knows how to talk to a girl, or two they thought you liked girls and had know shot anyways.

great article… the only thing is i think ryan reynolds will do a good job as the green lantern. he is a decent actor,have you ever seen “the nines”? that is a movie i think shows he has some acting chops.

By: Bandobras

Bandobras — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:28:41 +0000

I am a proud geeky husband of a geeky wife, and I have to say I think it’s great that genre media are catering more to female fans. Now, I have no love for Twilight, but my wife is a huge reader of “urban fantasy” and “romantic fantasy” novels, and there is actually some really good material being created in these genres, and they can really be a gateway drug for all kinds of other geeky pursuits. Blame Joss all you want, his fans are quite vehement (I should know, I’m a Browncoat all the way) but I think Harry Potter, webcomics and manga have more to do with creating a generation of literate fans of both genders hungry for great storytelling in weird and fantastic settings.

By: amanda staflin

amanda staflin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:51:20 +0000

This is all SO true! me being a female can relate to a love of comic books and superheros i remember walking into a comic book store and NOONE wanted to help me becuase they thought i was just there with my guy friend not that i seriously needed help finding something to buy. great article!