Monthly Archives: May 2008

“New” Comic Day

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Erica

To my surprise, the local comic book store was open today: Echo #3, Mighty Avengers #14, Huntress: Year One #1, Fantastic Four #554, The Last Defenders #3. Spoilers and reactions, including a mini-rant about Millar and gender stereotypes. Continue reading →

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Like 3rd-Wave Feminism… In Prison Grays

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Erica

In this story, She-Hulk goes up against the Adrenazon in Marvel Comics Presents (Vol 1) #123-126. In typical She-Hulk fashion, the story penned by Kelly Corvese in 1993 is a little cheesy and a little silly.

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I am Iron Man or maybe you are

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Erica

I was one of the many people who saw Iron Man in theater during its opening weekend. And I loved it. I’ll admit that it has problems: it doesn’t fully pass the Alison Bechdel Test and has questionable portrayals of … Continue reading →

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Strangers in Paradise: That “Girl” Book

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Erica

I finally gave in and read Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1. My excuse was that it was highly recommended, and I found it at the used bookstore. (Which is the nice thing about loving to read comics, but not being … Continue reading →

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