Gender Issues
The Gender Politics of Saga
The Gender Politics of Saga Describing the story of Brian K. Vaughan’s Saga is not an easy task. On one hands it’s a sci-fi epic about a war between rival species, one inhabiting a planet called Landfall, the other on the…
Modern Comics, ‘The Gaze’, and Objectification
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 psychoanalytic theory by…
Gender Issues: Rachel Rising
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 ongoing series,…
Gender Issues: Lumberjanes
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 possible? That’s what…
Gender Issues: Storm
Gender Issues: Storm Article by Mara Wood “I summon the full power of the storm!” Continuing with our look at Marvel’s current female solo-title line-up, our next heroine is none other than the divine Storm. For some folks,…