March 2012
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Scott Pilgrim is getting new hardcover printings... →
Squee! (Click through for preview.)
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George R.R. Martin on writing women
George Stroumboulopoulos: There's one thing that's interesting about your books. I noticed that you write women really well and really different. Where does that come from?
George R.R. Martin: You know, I've always considered women to be people.
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Superman: Earth One – Olsen Is Superman’s... →
fempop:
Flipping brilliant look at the Superman mythos wrapped up in a Superman: Earth One review.
Let’s start with Lois. Lois is actually the most important part of the Superman canon. Like the straight man in a comedy duo, she’s what makes the routinework. Think about it. We all know Superman’s pathos is that he wishes for a normal life. He’s a god who wants to be a man. What would he do if...
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The Wonder Woman Reboot Makes Amazons Into... →
Look, Brian Azzarello and the editorial staff of DC Comics. I get your desire to modernize Greek mythology in the new Wonder Woman. Poseidon as a giant fish monster and Hades as a little dude with a bevy of candles for a head is gorgeous, thoughtful and really flipping cool.
But while the male figures of Greek mythology have been getting fascinating updates you’ve really been short changing the...
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[Spoiler] Michonne to appear in The Walking Dead's... →
BAMF.
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Link Dump
Okay, since I don’t have my laptop anymore, I’ve accumulated quite a few links I haven’t had a chance to post yet so I’m just going burn through them here. Sound fun?
[ABOVE] The Escapist’s Bob Chipman explains why sexism in nerd culture is not okay.
Robert Kirkman is releasing a prequel for The Walking Dead’s resident female ass-kicer,...
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