Ladies Get Free Comics
- Posted by Johanna on June 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
- Category: Comic News
In an attempt to counterbalance some of the stupider “only boys allowed” coverage lately (another example), good guy Thom Zahler is giving away copies of his excellent superhero romance Love and Capes.
The first 75 women who visit his table, booth SP-638, at Heroes Con this upcoming weekend get a free copy of the comic. Visit loveandcapes.com to see what the strip is about.
I’m sad I won’t be at Heroes to say hi and “neat idea”. It’s a great way to call attention to the issue of leaving out one gender.
June 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Just women?
June 18, 2009 at 12:03 AM
It’s fascinating that the L. A. Times article begins by denigrating fans of the “Twilight” series and then points out how hot vampires, werewolves, and reptilian aliens are.
Good for Zahler.
June 18, 2009 at 2:09 AM
[...] new post on Comics Worth Reading is about gender targeted contests and articles. The N. Y. Times article [...]
June 18, 2009 at 2:36 AM
*L.A. Times
Maybe I should just look at the pictures.
June 18, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Mr. Zahler, a self-publisher, has participated in the last two FCBD events. That alone is amazing, but this year’s issue was one of the best FCBD stories, and worthy of Eisner consideration.
“Love and Capes” is a fantastic romantic comedy involving a superpowered hero and his normal fiance. The first collected trade paperback is available from IDW, and is highly recommended.
June 19, 2009 at 10:04 PM
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June 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM
“It’s a great way to call attention to the issue of leaving out one gender. ”
On the other hand, it leaves out one gender.
June 21, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Exactly! It turns the tables as an awareness exercise.
June 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Call me a foolish idealist, but as chuckle-worthy as it is to turn these talbes, I’m left with an uneasy feeling of tit for tat.
Eh, might work though. Some people are just damned thick skulled when it comes to accepting the error in their ways.