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Proper Pronouns: How Wonder Woman Slipped Sexual Slavery, Sadism, and Homosexuality Past the Comics Code Authority

Gerard Waggett — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:51:23 +0000

The last few years have taught us the importance the LGBTQ+ community places upon personal pronouns. In 1969, Wonder Woman writer / penciller / editor Mike Sekowsky understood the value of pronouns when it came… [more]

Wonder Woman 1984 Review

Matthew Kirshenblatt — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:33:46 +0000

SPOILER WARNING: Please don’t read this until you’ve seen the film! I never wrote anything on Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman. Well, that isn’t entirely true, as I’d admit if Diana of Themyscira’s Lasso is called… [more]

Do You Want to Know My Secret Identity: Professor Marston & the Wonder Women

Matthew Kirshenblatt — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:30:06 +0000

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“What I do is not up to you”: Respect and Agency in Wonder Woman

Michael Campochiaro — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:30:28 +0000

Wonder Woman" title="“What I do is not up to you”: Respect and Agency in Wonder Woman" style="float:left;" />Patty Jenkins’ exceptional Wonder Woman is rightly being celebrated as one of the most inspiring and exhilarating superhero films to date. Still, it has not been immune to criticism, especially with regards to the female lead’s… [more]

Academics Weigh in on Wonder Woman

Nicholas Yanes — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:00:27 +0000

Wonder Woman" title="Academics Weigh in on Wonder Woman" style="float:left;" />Released on June 2, 2017, Wonder Woman was a movie decades in the making. As Wonder Woman’s first solo movie, it not only had to do well at the box office but also had to… [more]

Wonder Woman: More than Just an Object

A.G. Holdier — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:00:25 +0000

What do armpits, a marketing campaign, and the United Nations all have in common? If you guessed “Wonder Woman,” then you’re close; more specifically, each of these things have been at the center of recent… [more]

The Classical Roots of Wonder Woman and Sandman

Sasha Fraze — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:00:42 +0000

Wonder Woman and Sandman" title="The Classical Roots of Wonder Woman and Sandman" style="float:left;" />Note: Here I am primarily concerned with George Perez’s run as writer-artist, issues 1-25 Neil Gaiman likes to wear his influences on his sleeves. Every issue of Sandman has more than enough references to classic… [more]

Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth and Child of Love

Matthew Kirshenblatt — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 14:00:40 +0000

By the time this article is seen, Wonder Woman will return to Patriarch’s World on the big screen thanks to DC Comics, Warner Brothers, Patty Jenkins, and Gal Gadot. As such, I really wanted to… [more]

Beyond the Sword and Shield: What Wonder Woman Stands for and Why She Serves as a Good Example for the Power that Modern-Day People Possess

Jarrett Mazza — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:00:51 +0000

It’s not difficult for a comic book fan to understand the reasons why Wonder Woman is one of the greatest superheroes in the extensive gallery that is the DC Universe. It is also just as… [more]

Wonder Woman’s Origin is Clay to Be Molded

Benjamin Hall — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:00:46 +0000

Wonder Woman is not an archetype. Actually let me rephrase that by saying her current origin of being Zeus’s (Greek God and serial cheater) progeny via an affair with Queen Hippolyte (Diana’s mother and hereafter… [more]

“Where Have You Been?”: Wonder Woman and the Dawn of Justice in a Polarized World

Ian Boucher — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:00:05 +0000

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What’s Really at Stake with Wonder Woman

Karra Shimabukuro — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:00:08 +0000

Really at Stake with Wonder Woman" title="What’s Really at Stake with Wonder Woman" style="float:left;" />I was born in 1976, a bicentennial baby as my mother used to say. One of my first clear memories is of going to see Star Wars in the theatre. For television, we only had… [more]

Wonder Woman ‘11: Ill-conceived

Leonard Sultana — Wed, 31 May 2017 19:00:53 +0000

There is nothing more frustrating than a squandered opportunity. In 2011, as the Smallville series was reaching its finale, Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment attempted to capitalise on the interest in its superhero brands… [more]

Wonder Woman: The Promise of Hope

Michael Campochiaro — Wed, 31 May 2017 14:00:40 +0000

Superheroes are often symbolic representations of any number of emotional, psychological, or behavioral traits. In them, we see highly exaggerated and stylized versions of ourselves. Taking an oath to wage a lifetime war on crime,… [more]

An Amazon and a Crime Writer Walk into a Wardobe: The Retconned Legacy of Dorothy Woolfolk

Sara K. Ellis — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:30:39 +0000

Last December, the UN decision to strip Wonder Woman of her role as Ambassador to Women and Girls felt a bit like the universe had been retconned. Again. It was ugly timing after the U.S.… [more]

Reflections in a Mirror: Wonder Woman’s Multiverse

Richard Gray — Mon, 29 May 2017 17:45:54 +0000

Wonder Woman was the first to travel in the Multiverse. While The Flash is often credited with the first stories that not only gave birth to the Silver Age of comics, but opened up the… [more]

It’s Wonder Woman Week at Sequart!

Julian Darius — Sun, 28 May 2017 11:00:06 +0000

Coinciding with this week’s release of Wonder Woman, the character’s first theatrical motion picture in her long history, Sequart is celebrating Wonder Woman Week! All this week, we’ll be running content focusing on Wonder Woman.… [more]

Smorgasbord #53: We’re With Her

Tom Shapira — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:00:16 +0000

Having officially broken DC’s numbering system, Tom and Shawn celebrate by taking a contemplative look at Edison Rex, a harsh look at Marvel’s failure with Chelsea Cain, a confused look at the Logan trailer, an… [more]

The Complicated Legacies of Wonder Woman and Lois Lane

Michael Campochiaro — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:30:03 +0000

Throughout the history of DC Comics, two female characters stand above the rest, in terms of appearances and popularity in the broader culture: Wonder Woman (Diana Prince) and Lois Lane. It can be argued that… [more]

Superheroes: The American Mythology Part I

James Kelly — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:00:48 +0000

Beginning in 1938, two simple creators will develop an entire genre of entertainment that will change the world. The humble beginnings of superheroes as pure heroes to guide America through the Great Depression. [more]

The Coming of Comicgate: Backsides, Batgirl and Ethics in Hammer-Wielding

N. Emmett — Thu, 28 May 2015 11:00:31 +0000

In my previous post I took a close look at the controversy surrounding the Batgirl #41 variant cover that occurred in March. Now, it’s time to take a look at how that debate fits into… [more]

DC Continues to Revamp Superhero Looks

Dom Fonce — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:00:02 +0000

Last month, DC revealed new costumes for beloved characters Superman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Wonder Woman. This is a continuation of DC’s 2011 the New 52 revamping of its characters and… [more]

Smorgasbord #7: Rats, Ducks, and Angry Birds

Tom Shapira — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:00:11 +0000

In this episode, Shawn and Tom cover a rather large bunch of news including Roc Upchurch’s removal from Rat Queens, the new Howard the Duck title (and whether or not Steve Gerber is spinning in his grave),… [more]

You Can Keep Snyder’s Wonder Woman; I’ll Just Watch Buffy

Ian Dawe — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:00:41 +0000

Wonder Woman; I’ll Just Watch Buffy" title="You Can Keep Snyder’s Wonder Woman; I’ll Just Watch Buffy" style="float:left;" />A comment I often see among fans of superhero movies is “Why can’t they make one with a female lead!?” or often simply, “Why can’t they make a Wonder Woman movie?” The answer is complicated.… [more]

Is Having No Wonder Woman Movie Better than Having a Bad One?

Ian Dawe — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:00:35 +0000

A recent clip of Fox Newsbots prattling on about superheroes without any tangible connection to reality has been making the rounds this week, just as has happened many times before. Among the many idiotic things… [more]

Overcoming the Status Quo: Wonder Woman, Superheroes, and the American Criminal Justice System (Part 3)

Ian Boucher — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:00:17 +0000

In this three-part series, I explore where superheroes fit into popular conceptions of criminal justice in the United States, and the potential for Wonder Woman to help improve those conceptions. In Part 1, I looked… [more]

Overcoming the Status Quo: Wonder Woman, Superheroes, and the American Criminal Justice System (Part 2)

Ian Boucher — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:00:38 +0000

Overcoming the Status Quo: Wonder Woman, Superheroes, and the American Criminal Justice System

Ian Boucher — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:00:53 +0000

Dear Zack Snyder: Get Wonder Woman Right!

Marc DiPaolo — Sat, 10 May 2014 11:00:54 +0000

“You’ll never believe this, but the Dredd movie is fantastic!” my brother Brian informed me. “Oh?” I didn’t want to say that all I really cared about was the portrayal of Psi-Judge Anderson, but …… [more]

Building an Altar to the Super-Hero Holy Trinity

Mike Greear — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:00:46 +0000

As I was reading Lance Parkin’s Magic Words, a biography of Alan Moore, I looked to my right at the nightstand against my wall and came to the realization that it is, in fact, an altar.… [more]

Steel Sinews: Sex and the Super-Hero

Emmet O'Cuana — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 18:00:54 +0000

There’s a moment in Cable and X-Force #5 where Dennis Hopeless’s script introduces some foreplay between mutants Colossus and Domino. Poor Piotr Rasputin has been experiencing some control issues recently as a result of being… [more]

How Comics Work: The Fight Scene, Part 2

Harry Edmundson-Cornell — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:00:11 +0000

Wonder Woman 18 By Brian Azzarello (writer) Goran Sudzuka (artist) Cliff Chiang (artist), Tony Akins (layout artist), Dan Green (finishes) Mathew Wilson (colourist) et al. Not to pick on American superhero comics but Wonder Woman seems… [more]

Colloquium #1: Blood’s Blood — Brian Azzarello on Wonder Woman

Markisan Naso — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:00:14 +0000

In the debut episode, Markisan interviews Eisner-Award winning writer Brian Azzarello on how he has reinvented Wonder Woman and the Greek Gods for DC Comics’ New 52. (25:44)

The New 52: A Year in Review

Stuart Warren — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:00:53 +0000

When I opened Action Comics #1 and saw Superman, I was stunned. It was probably a shared reaction. There Superman was, standing on a guard rail with a malcontent in his arms, a host of… [more]

Interview with Sue from DC Women Kicking Ass

Cody Walker — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:00:47 +0000

DC Women Kicking Ass is a popular blog that addresses gender issues within the comic book industry or, to quote the site itself, it is a place for “Thoughts, pictures, reviews and other stuff about… [more]

Project Rooftop

Mike Greear — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:05 +0000

If you’re a comic book aficionado and you’re not familiar with the design web site “Project Rooftop,” let me enlighten you (and ruin your afternoon as you spend the next several hours going over the… [more]

Sexism, Sexuality, and the DC Relaunch

Julian Darius — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:00:54 +0000

Last week’s DC relaunch offerings didn’t prompt much serious debate over which title was the best, but they launched a flurry of reactions against their portrayal of women. But first, a warning: my goal here… [more]

Female Leads in Comics: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Cody Walker — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:44:46 +0000

There has been a lot of talk about comics being sexist or DC comics in particular not wanting to hire women and while it can be construed as a problem when DC’s titles went from… [more]

Justice for All

Richard De Angelis — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:37:38 +0000

Fourth Age of Comics is an excellent blog site that examines modern comic book storytelling with a particular focus on the types of issues superheroes can effectively be used to address. The site extensively examines… [more]

A Closer Look at DC’s Line-Wide Relaunch: The Big Guns

Julian Darius — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Unless you’re hiding under a rock, you’ve heard that DC is relaunching its entire super-hero line, including venerable mainstays like Action Comics and Detective Comics, in the wake of the company’s Flashpoint crossover. There will… [more]

The Elements of Wonder Woman

Cody Walker — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:00:43 +0000

Wonder Woman may be recognizable and a positive female role-model, but ultimately, the average person knows nothing about her. David E. Kelley hopes to change that. Kelley is known mostly for legal comedy/dramas like Ally McBeal, The… [more]

Flash and Green Lantern Films Get Directors

Julian Darius — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:00:47 +0000

Flash and Green Lantern movies have been given directors and new directions in the wake of the upcoming Justice League film. While work continues on Justice League, set to spin off a number of DC characters into… [more]

Meltzer’s Justice League of America: Now That We’ve All Calmed Down, Was the Comic Any Good?

Timothy Callahan — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:44:25 +0000

This summer, hot off the fun of my “debate” with Douglas Wolk about New Avengers, I asked Andrew Gardner, comic fan and intelligent British guy, to begin an e-mail discussion with me about Brad Meltzer’s… [more]

Wonder Woman (third series) #5

Jonathan Stopek — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:33:38 +0000

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The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 9

Brian Mullen — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:11:34 +0000

Justice, Part 9" title="The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 9" style="float:left;" />THE SEQUART DETECTIVE: A MATTER OF JUSTICE Analysis #9: Reviewing the first half of Justice #5. My name is unimportant. What’s important is…I’m a detective. WARNING: Not only does this article contain spoilers for the… [more]

The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 8

Brian Mullen — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:04:54 +0000

Justice, Part 8" title="The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 8" style="float:left;" />THE SEQUART DETECTIVE: A MATTER OF JUSTICE Analysis #8: Reviewing half of Justice #4. My name is unimportant. What’s important is…I’m a detective. WARNING: Not only does this article contain spoilers for the Justice issues… [more]

The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 7

Brian Mullen — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:54:36 +0000

Justice, Part 7" title="The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 7" style="float:left;" />Analysis #7: Reviewing half of Justice #4. My name is unimportant. What’s important is…I’m a detective. WARNING: Not only does this article contain spoilers for the Justice issues reviewed, it attempts to deduce the plots… [more]

The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 6

Brian Mullen — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:18:46 +0000

Justice, Part 6" title="The Sequart Detective: A Matter of Justice, Part 6" style="float:left;" />Analysis #6: Reviewing the last third of Justice #3 . My name is unimportant. What’s important is…I’m a detective. WARNING: Not only does this article contain spoilers for the Justice issues reviewed, it attempts to… [more]

Week 19: I Think You Look Good When You Wear Gold

Amedeo Turturro — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:49:16 +0000

Last week the last few things I wrote seemed a little disorganized, instead of going back and editing them or apologizing to you I’m retconning. That’s right I’m going to retcon the continuity of my… [more]

What a Difference a Year Makes #1

Brandon Christopher — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:37:25 +0000

Greetings, and welcome to what I hope to be the first of many articles in this series. As the title implies, I will be discussing the events surrounding DC’s “One Year Later” (OYL). The events… [more]

Draft Dodging (or, All You Need is Guy Gardner)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 04:17:38 +0000

Well well, look who’s come crawling back! That’s okay, I forgive you; welcome to the latest chapter of Tact is for the Weak, the article that can eat 34 hotdogs in five minutes! For months,… [more]

Things I Learned in China (or, Oyster Tumors of Wisdom)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:31:27 +0000

Hide your children and avert your eyes! Run for the hills! After almost a month-long stretch of peace and quiet, the prodigal son has returned to reclaim his thrown and crown! Yep, you guessed it;… [more]

Infinite Hangover (or, Jesus Crisis, What a Party!)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 06 May 2006 01:19:27 +0000

All aboard! It’s time for another tear-jerking episode of Tact is for the Weak, the article that puts sugar in the other articles’ gas tanks! Well, two and a half years and seven issues (plus… [more]

Absurdity of the Crossover (or, One Year Later: OY)

Brian Graiser — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 01:53:56 +0000

Greetings, my brothers and sisters! It’s time for another heaping helping of Tact is for the Weak, the column your girlfriend wishes you could be! A little over twenty years ago, a cosmic event was… [more]

Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: “Sacrifice” Aftermath

Julian Darius — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 11:00:21 +0000

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Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: Identity Crisis Epilogue

Julian Darius — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:00:23 +0000

Infinite Crisis: Identity Crisis Epilogue" title="Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: Identity Crisis Epilogue" style="float:left;" />Having mentioned how well Rucka foreshadowed Wonder Woman’s murder of Maxwell Lord, it’s worth looking at exactly how Rucka accomplished this in the pages of Adventures of Superman. #636 of that series not only directly led… [more]

Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: “Sacrifice” Concludes

Julian Darius — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:00:49 +0000

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Your Guide to Infinite Crisis: “Sacrifice”

Julian Darius — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 11:00:46 +0000

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Comics Published on 26 February 2003

Matt Martin — Wed, 05 Mar 2003 17:22:38 +0000

Amazing Spider-Man #50 Marvel Comics – J. Michael Straczynski (w); John Romita, Jr. (p); Scott Hanna (i) Y’know, everyone, it seems, has loved Straczynski’s run from Day One. Well, I haven’t. There, I said it.… [more]