It's no secret that female characters in the comic book/graphic novel industry aren't always portrayed in the best light, although things are definitely better these days than they have been in the past. In the genesis days of comic book powerhouses Marvel and DC, female characters were treated as nothing more than window-dressing or damsels … Continue reading The Amazing Camel Toe offers a nostalgic look at modern superhero feminism
Dazzler steps into the spotlight in new X-Men YA novel
Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, was always the type of secondary member of the X-Men that got pushed aside, or not utilized to her full potential (even though having the ability to convert sound into various forms of light is pretty cool). Most fans are familiar with the character, thanks to her appearance in the popular … Continue reading Dazzler steps into the spotlight in new X-Men YA novel
Marvel to release collector’s book of Jim Lee’s iconic X-Men trading cards
If you were a comic book fan in the early '90s, chances are you owned a lot of trading cards. However, the one set that became an instant classic and is still treasured decades later, is the inaugural X-Men set created by legendary artist Jim Lee. Released in 1992, the deck included 105 cards, all … Continue reading Marvel to release collector’s book of Jim Lee’s iconic X-Men trading cards
This 90s-inspired MAFEX Jean Grey figure is the stuff X-Men fans dream about
For far too long, the X-Men's Jean Grey has really gotten the shot end of the stick when it comes to merchandising. Almost always passed over in favor of her Phoenix/Dark Phoenix persona when it comes to games, action figures, etc., Jean Grey has often been the forgotten member of the team. All of that … Continue reading This 90s-inspired MAFEX Jean Grey figure is the stuff X-Men fans dream about
Marvel Comics releases Pride Month Variant Cover
Marvels Voices, a special anthology series featuring diverse characters from across the Marvel Comics universe, has debuted it's variant cover for the upcoming June issue of Marvels Voices: Pride in celebration of Pride Month. The cover highlights the LGBTQ+ Marvel characters, including a new queer character who has yet to be announced. The variant cover … Continue reading Marvel Comics releases Pride Month Variant Cover
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