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LGBTQ Superhero Marriage Equality Memes (Vol. 2)

Published April 5, 2013 Comic Book Memes , Comics , Gender in Comics 7 Comments
Tags: Avengers, comic books, DC comics, diversity in comics, female comic book characters, gender in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, Marvel heroes, minority superheroes, women in comics, X-Men

‘Stormwatch’s’ Apollo and Midnighter Kissing

I enjoyed making the first batch of LGBTQ superhero marriage equality memes so much that I decided to do another. Plus, as Baby Nightsoil pointed out in the comments, there are a few major same-sex comic book couples that I overlooked in the first round.

Just like last time, if there’s one you like, please feel free to pass it around, use it as your profile pic, etc. but please include a link back to my site. Continue reading ‘LGBTQ Superhero Marriage Equality Memes (Vol. 2)’

LGBTQ Superhero Marriage Equality Memes

Published March 29, 2013 Comic Book Memes , Comics , Gender in Comics 4 Comments
Tags: Avengers, comic books, diversity in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, Marvel heroes, superheroes, X-Men

Andy Khouri’s Batwoman and The Question marriage equality meme

Shamelessly inspired by Andy Khouri’s excellent Batwoman and The Question marriage equality meme, I’ve decided to make a few of my own.

I considered making my own Batwoman meme, but ultimately decided that Khouri’s was perfect and I should just focus on some other LGBTQ superheroes.

If you see one you like, please feel free to use it as your profile pic, pass it around, etc. If you do, a link back would be appreciated. Continue reading ‘LGBTQ Superhero Marriage Equality Memes’

Women’s History Month Superheroine Spotlight: Olga Mesmer, Fantomah, and Woman in Red

Published March 11, 2013 Comics , Women in Comics 7 Comments
Tags: comic books, diversity in comics, female comic book characters, feminism in comics, gender in comics, LGBT superheroes, superheroines, women in comics, womens studies

While it may seem simple enough, the term “superheroine” is actually a rather ambiguous one. There’s a very thin line between the superhero genre and sci-fi and fantasy. Not all superheroes have alter egos, superpowers, and a colorful costume. That’s why it’s difficult to denote the first true superheroine in comics. Instead, I’ve decided to highlight a few of the characters most likely to merit the recognition as the first superheroine in comics. Continue reading ‘Women’s History Month Superheroine Spotlight: Olga Mesmer, Fantomah, and Woman in Red’

What the Comic Industry Can Learn from the 2012 U.S. Elections

Published November 7, 2012 Comics , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics Leave a Comment
Tags: black superheroes, diversity in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, sexism in comics, superheroes of color, superheroines, women in comics

There’s a very important lesson that the comic book industry can learn from the 2012 U.S. elections. You can’t just cater to straight white men anymore.

Last night we saw Mitt Romney carry the white vote and lose, a record number of women win Senate seats, and multiple victories for the LGBT community.

As ABC News puts it “Romney’s most reliant bloc the whole campaign was white men.” He won the white vote by 20 points but lost the election and the popular vote. The same margin of white voters Reagan used to win by a landslide in 1980 is no longer enough to win an election. Continue reading ‘What the Comic Industry Can Learn from the 2012 U.S. Elections’

Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the X-Men (Part 3 of the Six Month Superhero Census)

Published September 21, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics 1 Comment
Tags: Avengers, black superheroes, Justice League, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, minority superheroes, superheroes of color, superheroines, women in comics, X-Men

Please note that this is the final part of my quantitative six month superhero census. To read it from the beginning, see Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Justice League (Part 1 of the Six Month Superhero Census).

Also, please note that the following information is part of a larger year-long superhero census. This data is only reflective of X-Men comics (all ongoing titles, one-shots, and miniseries) released from January to June of 2012. Continue reading ‘Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the X-Men (Part 3 of the Six Month Superhero Census)’

Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Avengers (Part 2 of the Six Month Superhero Census)

Published September 19, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics 1 Comment
Tags: Avengers, black superheroes, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, minority superheroes, superheroes of color, superheroines, women in comic

This is part 2 of my six month superhero census. To check out the demographic of the Justice League and to start at the beginning of series, go to Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Justice League (Part 1 of the Six Month Superhero Census).

As previously stated, this is part of a year-long superhero census but the following information only reflects data gathered from January through June of 2012. It includes Avengers members from not only The Avengers but also from all other Avengers titles, one-shots, and miniseries. Continue reading ‘Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Avengers (Part 2 of the Six Month Superhero Census)’

Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Justice League (Part 1 of the Six Month Superhero Census)

Published September 17, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics 2 Comments
Tags: black superheroes, DC comics, Justice League, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, minority superheroes, superheroes of color, superheroines, women in comic

As you know, a couple of weeks ago I presented “A Superhero Census: Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the X-Men, Avengers, and Justice League” at Dragon*Con as part of the 5th Annual Comics & Popular Arts Conference.

Now that the lecture is over, I’d like to share my quantitative six months results, starting with the Justice League! Continue reading ‘Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Justice League (Part 1 of the Six Month Superhero Census)’

Come See Me Speak About Diversity in Cape Comics at Dragon*Con 2012

Published August 28, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics Leave a Comment
Tags: black superheroes, Comics and Popular Arts Conference, DC comics, Dragon*Con, feminism in comics, gender in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, minority superheroes, sexism in comics, women in comics

In case you missed it, I’m speaking at Dragon*Con 2012 as part of the Fifth Annual Comics and Popular Arts Conference!

Now that the official Comics Track schedule has been released, I can officially announce that I’ll be presenting this Friday, August 31st at 11:30 a.m. in the Hyatt (Hannover F). You’ll find my presentation listed under the Comics Track as “The Superhero as the Other.” Continue reading ‘Come See Me Speak About Diversity in Cape Comics at Dragon*Con 2012’

My Superhero Census Abstract for Dragon*Con 2012

Published July 21, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics Leave a Comment
Tags: black superheroes, Comics and Popular Arts Conference, DC comics, Dragon*Con, gender in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, minority superheroes, sociology in comics, superheroes of color, superheroines, womens studies

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m ecstatic to be presenting “A Superhero Census: Sex, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the X-Men, Avengers, and Justice League” at the 5th Annual Comics & Popular Arts Conference being held at Dragon*Con 2012.

Central themes of the X-Men comics include alienation, otherness, and being born different, but does the team actually practice what they preach? Are the X-Men really as diverse as they would like us to think? How do the demographics of the X-Men compare to that of real world national averages and to other superhero teams such as The Avengers and the Justice League? Continue reading ‘My Superhero Census Abstract for Dragon*Con 2012’

Guess Who’s Speaking at Dragon*Con 2012

Published July 19, 2012 Comics , Dragon*Con , Gender in Comics , Race in Comics , Women in Comics 3 Comments
Tags: Comics and Popular Arts Conference, DC comics, Dragon*Con, feminism in comics, LGBT superheroes, LGBTQ superheroes, Marvel comics, minority superheroes, superheroes of color

I thoroughly enjoyed presenting at last year’s Comics & Popular Arts Conference held annually at Dragon*Con and I’m happy to officially announce that I will be speaking again this year! Continue reading ‘Guess Who’s Speaking at Dragon*Con 2012’

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