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Modern Comics, ‘The Gaze’, and Objectification

February 10, 2015

Modern Comics, ‘The Gaze’, and Objectification What exactly do I mean when I say ‘The Gaze’? Okay, we’re going to get kind of deep here for a minute, so just bear with me. The gaze refers to part of a psych... Read More...

Gender Issues: Rachel Rising

Mara Wood

October 31, 2014

Abstract Studios, Columns, Comics, Gender Issues

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

October 3, 2014

Boom Studios, Columns, Comics, Gender Issues

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

August 15, 2014

Columns, Featured, Gender Issues, Marvel

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

June 20, 2014

Columns, Comics, Gender Issues, Marvel

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

June 6, 2014

Columns, Gender Issues, Marvel

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

March 21, 2014

Columns, Featured, Gender Issues, Marvel

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: Suzy and Sex Criminals

Mara Wood

October 25, 2013

Columns, Gender Issues, Image

Let’s talk about Sex Criminals. The premise is simple: a couple has sex, it stops time, and they rob banks. What a wonderful hook to bring in readers. People love time travel, crime, and sex. But what Se... Read More...

Gender Issues: Public Image in Comics

Mara Wood

October 11, 2013

Featured, Gender Issues, Image

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

September 27, 2013

Columns, Comics, Featured, Gender Issues

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...

Batwoman #25 Review

Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #522: Papas Conquin

Robins #1 Review

Robin & Batman #1 Review

Broken Thumbsticks Plays: The Division

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 – Review

James Gunn Getting Fired Is Gamergate | Talking Games Episode 203

I Am The Night: An Interview With Kevin Conroy

Deadpool Movie Review

Nerd Fusion Issue #1: Red (Comics Version) part 1

Coming Soon! Perpetually Overthinking

Let’s Hear it for The Aces!

Issue #106: The Sandman Overture Discussion

Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #522: Papas Conquin

Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #521: Sexy Zootopia

Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #520: Into the Jodo-Verse

Marvel To Reprint Dark Horse's Star Wars Comics In 'Legends Epic Collections'

DC Welcomes its Newest Bi-con: Jon Kent!

BELZEBUBS sign with Century Media Records; release first single and video “Blackened Call”

John Verzyl: A Remembrance

Five Books Brian Michael Bendis Could Write for DC

Meanwhile… Comic Con

Beloved Princess Passes Away; Galaxy Mourns

Modern Comics, ‘The Gaze’, and Objectification

Gender Issues: Rachel Rising

Gender Issues: Lumberjanes

Gender Issues: Ms. Marvel

Gender Issues: Captain Marvel

Gender Issues: Black Widow

Gender Issues: She-Hulk

Gender Issues: Suzy and Sex Criminals

Gender Issues: Public Image in Comics

Gender Issues: Nana

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