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5 Insane Things Comic Books Believe Women’s Bodies Can Do | Cracked.com
It’s not only a matter of relying on unrealistic body standards, but doing it to a degree that we’re not sure these characters could even survive.
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"However, when they start making appearances in the middle of brutal fights, undeterred by the heroine's thick battle attire, you can't help but think that you're looking at ladies — with adamantium-tipped boobs — who live in a world where cold showers can be lethal to the people around them."
LOL
+Dan Eastwood I will confess that I am an enthusiastic fan of the female side of our mammalian nature, in all its aspects. But … yeesh.
Boobs are killers, guys.
And all we womenz know it.
Mwuahahaha…
I'm not sure if most of this is indicative of what comic books believe of the female form as much as just lazy artists. Still, though, oy…. 🙂
+Mark Means I do think, to some degree, that it is both a matter of companies intentional targeting a "centerfold" demographic and, in turn, favoring artists that draw that way, including ones known for their "erotic art" or for doing swipes from pornos in drawing their female characters.
It's not universal, to be true; there are a lot of artists out there who don't go to these, um, extremes. But there are still plenty of them.
Chris Sims at Comics Alliance has done several takes on this problem. I can't find the link I want just now.
"I do think, to some degree, that it is both a matter of companies intentional targeting a "centerfold" demographic"
Possibly but, on the other hand….why not? It is a factor that helps sells comics, right?
+Mark Means I'm beginning to think it's as much a liability, driving off readers, as much as a draw for others.
+Dave Hill I'm not sure. I'd be interested in seeing any numbers saying one way or the other, though.