Gender Issues: Rachel Rising

Mara Wood
Gender Issues: Rachel Rising Article by Mara Wood Happy Halloween, and welcome to a new installment of Gender Issues! In celebration of this spooky day, we’re taking a look at one of my personal favorite ... Read More...

Gender Issues: Lumberjanes

Mara Wood
Gender Issues – Lumberjanes Article by Mara Wood Remember those long summer days? Spending time outside with your gang, causing trouble, and avoiding the mettlesome adults? Remember how anything is p... Read More...

Gender Issues: Ms. Marvel

Mara Wood
Gender Issues: Ms. Marvel By Mara Wood After a long hiatus, I’m happy to be back here at Gender Issues. Between SDCC, moving, and starting an internship, I’ve had to take a short break to get everythi... Read More...

Gender Issues: Captain Marvel

Mara Wood
It’s not everyday that we read a comic book series that has sparked a movement like Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel has. Since hitting stands nearly two years ago, Captain Marvel has been kicking butt and ... Read More...

Gender Issues: Black Widow

Mara Wood
With the success of Scarlet Johansson’s performance in The Avengers, it comes as no surprise that Marvel pushed for a Black Widow solo title. Natasha was an integral part of one of the highest-grossing movies, ... Read More...

Gender Issues: She-Hulk

Mara Wood
If you caught our first episode of The Missfits, you already know I hold She-Hulk in high esteem. Gamma radiation-powered lawyer who represents superheroes and villains… What’s not to love? Beyond her superpowe... Read More...

Gender Issues: Public Image in Comics

Mara Wood
It’s no secret that men and women in the public sector are under scrutinized under different criteria. We can hammer out the stereotypes all day long, but, in general, we know that men are seen more as power fi... Read More...

Gender Issues: Nana

Mara Wood
If you were with us during Women in Comics week, you already know my opinion on manga. For those who weren’t, let me sum it up for you: I LOVE MANGA. Especially the girly, drama-filled ones. Now, I know what... Read More...