We are in an age where representation is finally being fought for. We are starting to see a slow turn from white, male-centric stories to seeing stories lead by women and people of color. So I thought that it would be a good time to take a look back at the firsts for superhero representation in the world of comic books.
With so much going on in the world, it’s so important to remember how important diverse representation can be. The mainstream media often fails to put Black womxn comic books in the limelight. From the unjust police brutality inflicted on Breonna Taylor to the unacceptable police violence against Chynal Lindsey and other Trans women, Black womxn need more visibility.
When you look back at the role of women in comics up to the 1940s, it’s enough to make a modern-day feminist’s eye twitch. Generally, they were damsels in distress, sugar-sweet nurses, or simple love interests.
We’ve come a long way since then, with superwomen gracing our comics and screens everywhere we look. Whilst most superhero franchises on the big screen still have more men than women, there have been considerable improvements in the past few decades.
Being a book nerd doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the smartest person in the room… but it usually means you’re the most likely person to try and sneak a book into a party. Tony Stark is a known genius (billionaire/playboy/philanthropist), but can you really picture him contentedly curled up with a book and cup of coffee on his down time? He’d go stir crazy and invent a robot to download the information into his brain, or something.So without further ado… Here’s a list of our favorite super-powered book nerds.
Avengers: Infinity War is arguably the movie event of the year. For many female fans like myself, this movie has been especially long awaited. This 19th franchise installment features the largest cast of female characters in a Marvel film to date. But, backed by an all-male team of directors and writers, one can’t help but wonder how it’s going to serve the women both on screen and in the audience.