Original art from Just Married #10, 1959.
I could be wrong, but it seems like women in popular entertainment are more likely to be portrayed as strong, heroic action-oriented characters if the stories are science fiction or fantasy-based.
Buffy, Xena, Wonder Woman, Emma Peal, Ellen Ripley, Sarah Connor, Lara Croft, etc.
Why? Is it safer if it’s a fantasy?
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SCENE: Woman sitting at desk with a pen in her hand.
WOMAN: I’m writing science fiction, so…gosh! Maybe the hero can be a girl!
Art: Vince Colletta
Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
©2013 Last Kiss Inc
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WOMAN: I’m writing science fiction, so…gosh! Maybe the hero can be a girl!
Art: Vince Colletta
Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
©2013 Last Kiss Inc
CH.JustMarried10.05.3DP.lk22
Consider the issue from the opposite end. Science fiction writers are, on the whole, more comfortable with the idea of strong women.
I agree, Michael!
Plus it’s the future…of sex and everything else.
Gregory Benford
In the real world strong women are often condemned by other women. Called B*tches or worse. Women can be ruthless towards each other.
Joe – It’s why I like the word asshole. It applies to either sex and can be used by either sex.
Uhm, Anne McCaffrey? Restoree? Lessa? Menolly?