Comments on: More on Sexism Reflections http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Thu, 24 May 2012 08:58:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-15845 Johanna Wed, 24 May 2006 01:25:47 +0000 http://www.comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/#comment-15845 Thanks, JD. It's one of those bugaboos of mine, like never using the word "mainstream" in reference to comics. Lea, we've GOT to get together in person sometime and commiserate. :) Thanks, JD. It’s one of those bugaboos of mine, like never using the word “mainstream” in reference to comics.

Lea, we’ve GOT to get together in person sometime and commiserate. :)

]]> By: Lea http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-15593 Lea Tue, 23 May 2006 15:06:54 +0000 http://www.comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/#comment-15593 I appreciate what you have to say. It makes me go, "Okay, it's not just me." You're right about stomping through the metropolis, too. Now that I can, I will talk about the misogyny I see, while also moving on to friendlier venues for my work. I appreciate what you have to say. It makes me go, “Okay, it’s not just me.”

You’re right about stomping through the metropolis, too. Now that I can, I will talk about the misogyny I see, while also moving on to friendlier venues for my work.

]]> By: J.D. @ Four Color Comics http://comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-15415 J.D. @ Four Color Comics Tue, 23 May 2006 04:46:30 +0000 http://www.comicsworthreading.com/2006/05/22/more-on-sexism-reflections/#comment-15415 <i>I'm just leaving the fight over a particular city block because there's a whole metropolis to romp through.</i> I understand what you're saying. There are more important things to be worried about. But I think it's important to continue to point out problems with the portrayal of women in comics whenever you can. (And I'm sure you will.) And I'm sorry if I gave the impression that I think superhero comics and comics are synonymous! I didn't mean to conflate the two terms. (Re-reading my post, I can see that I've phrased things sloppily.) Believe me, I know the difference. In fact, I just posted an <a href="http://www.fourcolor.org/blog/2006/05/an-introduction-to-graphic-novels/" rel="nofollow">introduction to graphic novels</a> in which I specifically steer clear of the superhero genre. I enjoy both superhero and non-superhero books, but most of the comics I read today don't have costumed crusaders. The quality just isn't there, but a lot of the old ingrained prejudices are. Keep up the good work! I'll try not to misinterpret you in the future! :) I’m just leaving the fight over a particular city block because there’s a whole metropolis to romp through.

I understand what you’re saying. There are more important things to be worried about. But I think it’s important to continue to point out problems with the portrayal of women in comics whenever you can. (And I’m sure you will.)

And I’m sorry if I gave the impression that I think superhero comics and comics are synonymous! I didn’t mean to conflate the two terms. (Re-reading my post, I can see that I’ve phrased things sloppily.) Believe me, I know the difference. In fact, I just posted an introduction to graphic novels in which I specifically steer clear of the superhero genre.

I enjoy both superhero and non-superhero books, but most of the comics I read today don’t have costumed crusaders. The quality just isn’t there, but a lot of the old ingrained prejudices are.

Keep up the good work! I’ll try not to misinterpret you in the future! :)

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