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Geek Girls Losing Their Heads

March 28, 2012March 30, 2012 Fangirl Comics, DC Comics, Fangirls, Wonder Woman

Thoughts on the resurfacing of the “fake geek girls” discussion and the controversy over DC’s New 52 Wonder Woman.

Fangirl Storytelling and Writing

FANgirl Interviews Andrew Goletz of GrayHaven Comics

December 10, 2011September 21, 2022 Fangirl Comics, GrayHaven

Recently I had the chance to interview Andrew Goletz, the founder of GrayHaven Comics.

Fangirl Superheroes

History of the Universe as Told by Wonder Woman

November 16, 2011November 16, 2011 Fangirl Comics, DC Comics, GeekGirlCon, Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman

The “History of the Universe as Told by Wonder Woman” panel wasn’t originally on my to-do list, but after I realized that my sister’s departure would conflict with the “Ink-Stained Amazon and Cinematic Warriors” panel I had to rethink my plan. I couldn’t go to the first geek girl convention and not see panelists discuss Wonder Woman.

Fangirl Star Wars Superheroes

Fanboys, Feminism, and Frank Talk About Wonder Woman

November 4, 2011November 5, 2011 Fangirl Ahsoka Tano, Bechdel Test, Comics, DC Comics, EU, feminism, ForceCast, George Lucas, heroine, Star Wars, The Clone Wars, Wonder Woman

I’ve blogged previously about Wonder Woman, and the struggles of the entertainment industry in its current state to get her back on the screen, whether small or silver. So I was intrigued yesterday to see this tweet from Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times Hero Complex…

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DC’s New 52: Business Misdirected?

October 28, 2011November 4, 2011 Fangirl Comics, DC Comics, reboots, San Diego Comic-Con, Wonder Woman

The DC Comics relaunch is now well underway, with issue #1 for each of the New 52 having hit comic book store shelves. With all the attention this business move has garnered since it was first announced, I thought it was a good time to take preliminary stock of the early stages of its actual implementation.

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DC Gives Batgirl the Cold Shoulder

July 30, 2011November 4, 2011 Fangirl Comics, DC Comics, Fanboys, Fangirls, reboots, San Diego Comic-Con

At SDCC a woman dressed as Batgirl asked DC Entertainment some tough questions about the lack of women creators involved in the new reboot.

Fangirl SciFi Star Wars

Comic-Con Sunday Recap

July 25, 2011July 25, 2011 Fangirl Comics, San Diego Comic-Con, Star Wars, television, Tim Zahn

Up, pack, and off to breakfast at the Walker House. You have to stand in line, but it’s worth it.

Fangirl Fantasy SciFi Star Wars Storytelling and Writing Superheroes

Who Should Write Strong Female Heroines? Women Don’t Always Get It Right

July 15, 2011November 4, 2011 Fangirl Aaron Allston, Comics, Del Rey, EU, feminism, Her Universe, Michael Stackpole, Seeking Strong Female Heroines, Star Wars, Tim Zahn

Most definitely I hope to see more women in creative roles not just at DC, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, but everywhere. At the same time, I want women capable of effectively creating characters and storylines that women can relate to, or this Spaceship to Gender Equality in Scifi and Fantasy will take us nowhere fast.