bran
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Post by bran on Aug 22, 2017 4:36:34 GMT -5
Perhaps that this thread devolved from what the original OP asked to just a parade of sexy comic covers, is where the distaste comes. I have no issue discussing sex and it's use in comics. Perhaps a more intellectual look at sex in comics, with posting covers as an example would foster better conversation on how sex used to sell comics is viewed by members. See, this is one of the main problems with this thread: it's wandered way off topic. The OP was asking whether any of us had ever been persuaded to buy a comic solely because of its sexy cover. That's a perfectly sound idea for a thread because it allows the posting of sexy comic covers with some context, analysis and discussion. I have zero problem with that. But this thread hasn't been about that for a very long time. We jointly ret-conded this thread (in best comic-book tradition), to "let's share some sexy covers". Considering sexy covers were a taboo for so long, decades, due comic-code an all that, I think it's equally legit and interesting topic (and it's visually attractive). Perhaps you guys (moderators) can split it into 2 threads - one with the original question and the other one to extent "sexy covers I would not buy a book based upon.."  |
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Post by badwolf on Aug 22, 2017 9:30:58 GMT -5
...as a fan of the Wolfman/Perez era, this scene seems out of character for her. Am I intrigued enough to see what's going on, or does the possibly cavalier treatment of the character turn me off? As the cover text suggests, this is a "new" Raven. I haven't read the issues leading up to it, but apparently she has learnt to not suppress her emotions as she was raised to do, so she and Starfire spend a day having a good time and teaching Raven be less inhibited. |
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Post by Jeddak on Aug 22, 2017 20:19:45 GMT -5
Responding to what badwolf said up above, since my computer won't let me quote - That treatment of Raven doesn't sound nearly as bad as I'd feared. So let's upgrade that from 'probably not' to a strong maybe.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2017 8:42:18 GMT -5
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Post by MDG on Dec 11, 2017 9:14:07 GMT -5
That Girl's Life cover is probably the best Al Hartley drawing I've ever seen.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 21:23:16 GMT -5
Hedy #27 Hedy #29
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 18:11:43 GMT -5
Cindy Secret Romance
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