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Post by shaxper on Aug 18, 2016 16:51:48 GMT -5
We've discussed negative aspects of women's treatment and depiction in comics so many times in this community, from infamous Manera covers, to Eddie Berganza, to general lack of representation and lack of demographic targeting, but I feel like it's time to discuss the positives. Who are the great women who have worked (or who continue to work) in the industry, and what are the great comics and characters that have depicted women as more than helpless victims, romantic aspirations, and sex symbols?
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Post by Icctrombone on Aug 18, 2016 17:38:19 GMT -5
I always enjoyed Amanda Conners work. As for a comic, The only DC book that I bought regularly for the last 10 years or so was Birds of Prey.
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Post by shaxper on Aug 18, 2016 17:41:09 GMT -5
In terms of mainstream comic creators, I guess the two that have had the most impact upon me have been Louise Simonson and Adrienne Roy.
And Jenette Kahn has had a major influence on the shape of comics, moreso than just about any other single person in the past half century, I would argue.
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Post by Paste Pot Paul on Aug 18, 2016 17:50:45 GMT -5
I think one of the best examples in modern comics is Fiona Staples,headlining a major Indy book in Saga, hasnt missed an issue, and delivers beautiful work every time. She shows that a woman can be more than a fill-in, and be just as creative as the best male artists.
As an administrator I do think you're absolutely right in Jeannette Kahn there Shax, what would the last 20 years have looked like without her influence.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 19:15:58 GMT -5
One of my favorite Woman in Comics has always been Gail Simone who did Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Birds of Prey, and Secret Six and currently working with Dynamite Comics recently doing a major relaunch of Red Sonja, Vampirella, and Dejah Thoris for 2016 that includes new costumes and working with artist Nicola Scott in that project overseeing it altogether. Looking forward in reading it someday.
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Post by shaxper on Aug 18, 2016 19:27:58 GMT -5
One of my favorite Woman in Comics has always been Gail Simone who did Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Birds of Prey, and Secret Six and currently working with Dynamite Comics recently doing a major relaunch of Red Sonja, Vampirella, and Dejah Thoris for 2016 that includes new costumes and working with artist Nicola Scott in that project overseeing it altogether. Looking forward in reading it someday. I thought for sure you were going to talk about Ramona Fradon, MG! |
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Post by foxley on Aug 18, 2016 19:35:56 GMT -5
I'll second all of the good things said about Gail Simone.
I'd also like to give kudos to my fellow Aussie Nicola Scott, who has turned in some fantastic art on some of my favourite books of recent years; including Teen Titans, Secret Six and Earth-2, and what is currently my favourite independent book Black Magick. And it is certainly no accident that all of this books have featured strong, independent, interesting female characters.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 20:36:23 GMT -5
One of my favorite Woman in Comics has always been Gail Simone who did Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Birds of Prey, and Secret Six and currently working with Dynamite Comics recently doing a major relaunch of Red Sonja, Vampirella, and Dejah Thoris for 2016 that includes new costumes and working with artist Nicola Scott in that project overseeing it altogether. Looking forward in reading it someday. I thought for sure you were going to talk about Ramona Fradon, MG! Okay, Ramona Fradom is one of my favorite artists of all time - in terms of drawing Super Heroes and particularly woman character better known to us as Brenda Starr whom happen to be a favorite of mine. I have an affinity for Redheads and always do and she does her the Best of the Best. She is one of the most talented artists of our time and one of the most detailed oriented and does it so stylishly that it's almost comes to life. Here's are two examples of Brenda Starr that I want to share with you and these are the cream of the crop in comes to Ramona Fradom's superior examples of penciling and coloring - she is truly amazing lady and definitely my Number One Favorite!   I just loved her artwork ...  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 20:53:10 GMT -5
Marie Severin
Karen Berger
Bobbie Chase
Diana Shutz
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Aug 18, 2016 21:00:24 GMT -5
Carla Speed McNeil isn't simply my favourite creator of the fairer sex; she's one of my favourite creators, period. Her storytelling ability and sheer creative power are a thing of wonder, and she showed incredible resilience in the tough market of the '90s, self-publishing one of the very best comics of its time. What she does, nobody else does; I think that she leaves many, many (in fact, most!) creative fan-favourites far behind in the dust.
Thenworld she weaves drag you in like a whirlpool; you just want to know more about them, and find yourself thinking "well, this is cool" time and time again. She produces the kind of comics that should definitely be studied in college.
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Post by shaxper on Aug 18, 2016 21:14:45 GMT -5
I'm only familiar with Shutz as editor of Usagi Yojimbo, where Stan Sakai was pretty much making all the decisions and turning in flawless work on time. What else has Shutz done that's worthy of note? |
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Post by Randle-El on Aug 18, 2016 21:36:45 GMT -5
I'll second a Nicola Scott endorsement. Though the stories left a bit to be desired, I really enjoyed her artwork in N52 Superman and Earth-2, and she's hitting it out of the park with the art in Black Magick.
I'm currently enjoying Velvet by Ed Brubaker. It's sort of like a Jason Bourne movie (former super spy on the run from the organization they formerly worked for) except with a female lead.
And this one is a little bit under the radar... but I'm a big fan of colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser. Notable books that she's done colors for: Outcast, The Fade Out, Fatale, and Velvet.
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Post by Randle-El on Aug 18, 2016 21:39:25 GMT -5
I'm only familiar with Shutz as editor of Usagi Yojimbo, where Stan Sakai was pretty much making all the decisions and turning in flawless work on time. What else has Shutz done that's worthy of note? She was the editor in chief at Comico during their peak years in the latter 80s. That's a pretty notable achievement considering the state of women in the industry back then. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:47:20 GMT -5
Several female cartoonists made my 12 days of Christmas list last year and several more got considered.
Linda Medley, Colleen Doran and Carla Speed McNeil all made my list and Trina Robbins was reluctantly left off.
I'll add to the chorus for Fiona Staples and Nicola Scott, both of whom produce incredible work and add Becky Cloonan and Vronica Fish to the list as well. I've also enjoyed what I have seen of Babs Tarr's work as well, and Kelly Sue DeConnick has done a lot of stuff I have liked (and a lot more I have yet to check out. I really enjoyed Alex De Campi's series on Thrillbent and want to check out more of her stuff as well. I also like the art of Sara Pichelli, even though I haven't been a fan of some of the books she has worked on for other reasons.
Marvel Editor Sana Amanat is a very large presence in defining new roles and opportunities for women in comics. She co-created Kamala Khan and has appeared on several late night shows including The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Late Night with Seth Meyers talking up comics, women in comics, and other relevant issue.
Also note, Marvel's Vice President of Sales said in an interview earlier this week that according to the demographics surveys sponsored by Disney, over 40% of all the Marvel's output sold since Disney's takeover has been sold to women. This includes not just physical comics, but digital comics, con sales at the Marvel booth, trades via the book market and through Diamond, toys, etc.
Now if you are looking for comics with strong female leads, as a few have mentioned, I would second the recommendation of Brubaker's Velvet, and add Lazarus, Black Magick and Stumptown, all by Greg Rucka, as well, not to mention Saga and Paper Girls by Brian k. Vaughan, the aforementioned Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel, Gotham Academy (co-written by Becky Cloonan I believe) and the Batgirl of Burnside stuff co-written by Babs Tarr.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:55:00 GMT -5
Another up and coming female artist to keep an eye on is Tula Lotay-she did Supreme Blue Rose with Warren Ellis and is working on another Image project with him.
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