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Girl Comics (2010)

by Devin Grayson(Favorite Author)

3.13 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0785147926 (ISBN13: 9780785147923)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Marvel

review 1: This is a charming project Marvel presented in a three issue miniseries and collected in this hardcover. It features the comic books industry’s top female creators on their top female characters. It is a great line-up, featuring a mix of A-list creators and up and coming indie newcomers. The collection evokes a mix of nostalgia and edgy underground feel. It is a great book to have just to see Louise Simonson and June Brigman work on their original creation Power Pack again, Colleen Coover’s retro sensibilities in the opening strips and Jill Thompson’s painted Inhumans short story and cover. Current independent comics darlings Carla Speed McNeil, Faith Erin Hicks and Ming Doyle show off their unique styling that made them critical favorites and apply them to Marvel ch... morearacters.This is a great book and the work that the newcomers pour in here only proves they are ready for prime time. Theirs is a unique and refreshing take on what has become a derivative superhero genre. It is a slim volume but each story in it is a satisfying read by itself since it is one and done and with no continuity baggage. It is a nice change of pace from reading a lot of mainstream action and adventures stories. It has an edgy indie vibe and proves that Marvel isn’t afraid to experiment with genre bending projects.This is easily a 4 star book and it is easily accessible for new readers eager to sample superhero stories without all the violence and issues and back stories to follow.
review 2: This comic led me to question why there aren't many women working in the comics industry. I used to believe it was due to sexism or cultural influences, but now, as terrible as it sounds, I'm starting to question whether women just tend to be shit at comics. Because Girl Comics is a terrible collection of stories. I can think of only three out of all of them that were actually enjoyable to read. And sadly, they were some of the shortest stories as well. If you want to see good comics done by women look elsewhere. less

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