Comments on: Cool Women of the DCU Poster http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:32:14 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: mq1986 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-2/#comment-96385 mq1986 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:31:54 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-96385 I think this is an awesome picture. Japanese manga and anime have been doing posters like this for years, and it's about time that American comics did something creative with their characters, placing them out of the context of their comics. If they did a male version, I wouldn't mind either--and I also wouldn't consider it sexist. I think this is an awesome picture. Japanese manga and anime have been doing posters like this for years, and it’s about time that American comics did something creative with their characters, placing them out of the context of their comics. If they did a male version, I wouldn’t mind either–and I also wouldn’t consider it sexist.

]]> By: jorge tttt http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-96222 jorge tttt Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:29:58 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-96222 I thought the one sitting down was Talia al ghul, kinda looks like her and she is with 2 other bats villains. Of course if the posetr says so, its batwoman... but her hair isnt quite RED ENOUGH... just a a thought I thought the one sitting down was Talia al ghul, kinda looks like her and she is with 2 other bats villains. Of course if the posetr says so, its batwoman… but her hair isnt quite RED ENOUGH… just a a thought

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-91317 Johanna Fri, 23 May 2008 10:30:17 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-91317 The female Legionnaires could fill up a whole poster by themselves! (And the current Supergirl is on this poster.) Adam Hughes' portrayal of the team visiting Atlantis in Legionnaires #7 is still one of my favorite comics. The female Legionnaires could fill up a whole poster by themselves! (And the current Supergirl is on this poster.) Adam Hughes’ portrayal of the team visiting Atlantis in Legionnaires #7 is still one of my favorite comics.

]]> By: Charlie http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-91310 Charlie Fri, 23 May 2008 02:45:11 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-91310 No girl Legionnaires included? I'd say Supergirl at least minimally qualifies in both current and past continuities. (Though I'd be happy to see any of the other 31st century ladies as well.) No girl Legionnaires included? I’d say Supergirl at least minimally qualifies in both current and past continuities. (Though I’d be happy to see any of the other 31st century ladies as well.)

]]> By: Obi http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90670 Obi Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:06:19 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90670 Much.Ado.About.Nothing. Why people can't simply enjoy a lovely work of art is beyond me.Wanna nitpick?Let's see....there's one black woman but no Asians or Hispanics so it's clearly racist.And the fact that there are no extra terrestrial women involved also makes it discriminatory against other species. The fact they were all in Western dress makes it culturally insensitive,the two known(or three)known criminals included condone breaking the law,putting the youngest female and the lesbian in their respective outfits reinforces stereotypes.Ooh,ooh,ooh,I almost forgot...the exclusion of Amanda Waller is discrimination against big women.See how much fun this game is? We really need to get over ourselves.This is just ridiculous. Much.Ado.About.Nothing.

Why people can’t simply enjoy a lovely work of art is beyond me.Wanna nitpick?Let’s see….there’s one black woman but no Asians or Hispanics so it’s clearly racist.And the fact that there are no extra terrestrial women involved also makes it discriminatory against other species.

The fact they were all in Western dress makes it culturally insensitive,the two known(or three)known criminals included condone breaking the law,putting the youngest female and the lesbian in their respective outfits reinforces stereotypes.Ooh,ooh,ooh,I almost forgot…the exclusion of Amanda Waller is discrimination against big women.See how much fun this game is?

We really need to get over ourselves.This is just ridiculous.

]]> By: Jill a.k.a Nerdy Bird http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90657 Jill a.k.a Nerdy Bird Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:33:44 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90657 This poster is GORGEOUS! I want to frame it so badly. Funny thing, on the actual poster Poison Ivy's skin is green but not on the image from his site. Anyway, I did a whole write up of the entire con on my blog if you want to check it out: http://www.thenerdybird.com/ This poster is GORGEOUS! I want to frame it so badly. Funny thing, on the actual poster Poison Ivy’s skin is green but not on the image from his site.

Anyway, I did a whole write up of the entire con on my blog if you want to check it out:
http://www.thenerdybird.com/

]]> By: Sean C. http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90655 Sean C. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:11:49 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90655 I thought it was pretty classy looking; they look hot, sure, but not in an exploitive way. On a minor note, 5 of the 11 are Bat-family characters (Selina, Barbara, Kate, Harley, Ivy). If you were doing a male version of this with tuxedos, you'd have to do a lot of pretty minor detail, apart from Ollie, of course (god bless the beard). I thought it was pretty classy looking; they look hot, sure, but not in an exploitive way.

On a minor note, 5 of the 11 are Bat-family characters (Selina, Barbara, Kate, Harley, Ivy).

If you were doing a male version of this with tuxedos, you’d have to do a lot of pretty minor detail, apart from Ollie, of course (god bless the beard).

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90645 Johanna Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:40:28 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90645 I love that this poster is spurring other people's creativity in pondering how the character would have thought about her choices. Others have talked about Supergirl's motivation in wearing a dress more suited to clubbing than elegant evening wear. I love that this poster is spurring other people’s creativity in pondering how the character would have thought about her choices. Others have talked about Supergirl’s motivation in wearing a dress more suited to clubbing than elegant evening wear.

]]> By: Evie http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90642 Evie Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:09:28 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90642 I sort of understand the complaints that this might be lipservice of some kind, but I do love the picture. Especially the part where the photog's like "here Selina, put this on," and she's like, "sorry dude, I only wear black." I sort of understand the complaints that this might be lipservice of some kind, but I do love the picture. Especially the part where the photog’s like “here Selina, put this on,” and she’s like, “sorry dude, I only wear black.”

]]> By: Pedestrienne http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90629 Pedestrienne Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:47:59 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90629 I would have absolutely loved this when I was younger and set out to find out more about these female characters. I'm not so interested now that I'm 25. My immediate thoughts were: "How pretty! Pity they gave Oracle such a gross dress." I would have absolutely loved this when I was younger and set out to find out more about these female characters. I’m not so interested now that I’m 25. My immediate thoughts were: “How pretty! Pity they gave Oracle such a gross dress.”

]]> By: ~chris http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90623 ~chris Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:56:17 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90623 My 16-year-old niece thinks the poster is "awesome." (One opinion doesn't prove a lack of sexism, of course.) I think that except for Wonder Woman, their normal costumes are more sexist. My niece agreed, and she also thinks that an Adam Hughes poster of the guys in tuxes would also be "awesome." Did I mention she's 16? :) Overall, my only quibbles are with Wonder Woman's cleavage, Batwoman's pants, and Oracle's hair (let it down, Barbara!) This is Adam's best drawing of Powergirl ever, and the first time I ever liked the window (yeah I know, that opinion doesn't jibe with my thoughts on Diana's dress-- one likes what one likes :-P) My 16-year-old niece thinks the poster is “awesome.” (One opinion doesn’t prove a lack of sexism, of course.) I think that except for Wonder Woman, their normal costumes are more sexist. My niece agreed, and she also thinks that an Adam Hughes poster of the guys in tuxes would also be “awesome.” Did I mention she’s 16? :)

Overall, my only quibbles are with Wonder Woman’s cleavage, Batwoman’s pants, and Oracle’s hair (let it down, Barbara!) This is Adam’s best drawing of Powergirl ever, and the first time I ever liked the window (yeah I know, that opinion doesn’t jibe with my thoughts on Diana’s dress– one likes what one likes :-P)

]]> By: Contest! Men of the DCU Poster Wanted » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90620 Contest! Men of the DCU Poster Wanted » Comics Worth Reading Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:39:15 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90620 [...] decided to put my money where my mouth is. I want to see the male equivalent to the recent Women of the DCU poster. Superheroes in tuxes, classy and attractive. Comments 35 and 37 at that link already provide some [...]

[...] decided to put my money where my mouth is. I want to see the male equivalent to the recent Women of the DCU poster. Superheroes in tuxes, classy and attractive. Comments 35 and 37 at that link already provide some [...]

]]> By: A Few More NYC Con Notes » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90618 A Few More NYC Con Notes » Comics Worth Reading Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:33:55 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90618 [...] Diverse Comic Book Nation return! (Why in this post? Because I noticed due to his pingback on my DCU Women poster [...]

[...] Diverse Comic Book Nation return! (Why in this post? Because I noticed due to his pingback on my DCU Women poster [...]

]]> By: Dave http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90602 Dave Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:12:30 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90602 The guys in tuxes would be kind of cool, I agree - because the key to making it work would be, as in the poster of the gals, nuances of posture, facial expression and slight variations in the outfits. With no costumes to fall back on, the artist really has to make the characters act. I kind of like the idea, for instance, of Dick Grayson and Wally West standing together down at the far end (kind of like Harley and Ivy) with rumpled hair and tuxes, cutting up and not taking the proceedings seriously at all; Hal Jordan on the other end of the lineup looking visibly annoyed at these two (hey, he's always annoyed by something...); Superman recognizable mainly by his spit-curl and stature with horn-rims peeking out of the breast pocket of his jacket; Batman scowling and slightly turned away; Hawkman with an Epgyptian-themed tie-pin and cane... Damn, I'm a nerd. The guys in tuxes would be kind of cool, I agree – because the key to making it work would be, as in the poster of the gals, nuances of posture, facial expression and slight variations in the outfits. With no costumes to fall back on, the artist really has to make the characters act.

I kind of like the idea, for instance, of Dick Grayson and Wally West standing together down at the far end (kind of like Harley and Ivy) with rumpled hair and tuxes, cutting up and not taking the proceedings seriously at all; Hal Jordan on the other end of the lineup looking visibly annoyed at these two (hey, he’s always annoyed by something…); Superman recognizable mainly by his spit-curl and stature with horn-rims peeking out of the breast pocket of his jacket; Batman scowling and slightly turned away; Hawkman with an Epgyptian-themed tie-pin and cane…

Damn, I’m a nerd.

]]> By: Vail http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90601 Vail Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:26:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90601 I think it would have been better to show the female heroes in something a little less "been there, seen that". I can show you a dozen manga where the female cast is shown wearing evening gowns or wedding gowns in a pull out poster. . Now seeing them all in military uniforms, or baseball/football/basketball uniforms would be very nice. Something different for god's sake. I think it would have been better to show the female heroes in something a little less “been there, seen that”. I can show you a dozen manga where the female cast is shown wearing evening gowns or wedding gowns in a pull out poster. . Now seeing them all in military uniforms, or baseball/football/basketball uniforms would be very nice. Something different for god’s sake.

]]> By: david brothers http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90600 david brothers Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:55:13 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90600 I think a black tux version would be awesome. Hal Jordan or John Stewart with a green tie pin, Batman holding a martini glass filled with club soda, Superman adjusting his glasses... very much yes. I think a black tux version would be awesome. Hal Jordan or John Stewart with a green tie pin, Batman holding a martini glass filled with club soda, Superman adjusting his glasses… very much yes.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90587 Johanna Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:48:16 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90587 I told the folks at the DC booth that I was eagerly anticipating the male equivalent with them in tuxes. I doubt it will happen, but I'd rather tell them I want it than berate them for not getting to it yet. I told the folks at the DC booth that I was eagerly anticipating the male equivalent with them in tuxes. I doubt it will happen, but I’d rather tell them I want it than berate them for not getting to it yet.

]]> By: Dave http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90583 Dave Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:38:32 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90583 "Other than that, DC clearly likes its characters to be more beautiful, fit, noticeable and attractive than the average human; but they hardly make a distinction between sexes." So do casting directors and producers for movies and television. The one notable exception to this rule: male authority figures in a family sitcom are usually overweight buffoons who are constantly being humiliated by their wives and children. Homer Simpson is an extreme example of this. but nobody cries sexism. ('cept maybe angry white men like me;)) “Other than that, DC clearly likes its characters to be more beautiful, fit, noticeable and attractive than the average human; but they hardly make a distinction between sexes.”

So do casting directors and producers for movies and television. The one notable exception to this rule: male authority figures in a family sitcom are usually overweight buffoons who are constantly being humiliated by their wives and children. Homer Simpson is an extreme example of this. but nobody cries sexism. (’cept maybe angry white men like me;))

]]> By: Nisa Lauria http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90580 Nisa Lauria Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:18:27 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90580 Hey, is that Seth Hollander from SF? Sorry you are underfed sexually. I agree with your comment. Hey, is that Seth Hollander from SF? Sorry you are underfed sexually. I agree with your comment.

]]> By: James Schee http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/comment-page-1/#comment-90579 James Schee Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:53:14 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/19/cool-women-of-the-dcu-poster/#comment-90579 Hmmm... I'm sitting here trying to picture a male version. It'd take one heck of an artist who knew how to draw little details since so many of DC's male characters look alike. Plus he/she'd have to make it interesting, since they'd all be in black tie and suit. Hmmm… I’m sitting here trying to picture a male version. It’d take one heck of an artist who knew how to draw little details since so many of DC’s male characters look alike.

Plus he/she’d have to make it interesting, since they’d all be in black tie and suit.

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