Female superhero titles -- Comic Book Talk: Marvel Comics

Female superhero titles

DZyFX0
Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:37:59 AM

Rank: Supporting Cast
Groups: Member
Location: New Jersey

Joined: 3/3/2013 | Posts: 17 | Points: 51

I'm finding it really cool that Marvel is giving female superheroes their own title. (X-Men, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow) In March we'll be seeing Captain Marvel and in April we'll be seeing Elektra. I'm probably going to pick up both of these issues. How about you guys? Thoughts?

(Still waiting on a Zatanna relaunch)

Back to top

BurningDoom
Sunday, February 23, 2014 11:41:16 AM

Rank: Beyonder
Groups: Beta, Guru, Member, Moderator, Movies Host, TV Host
Location: Redding, CA

Joined: 1/5/2007 | Posts: 12,826 | Points: 61,211

Best female lead comic

By Jerry Ordway

Make sure that you read and understand the forum rules here

Back to top

Atilla2k
Sunday, February 23, 2014 11:56:35 AM

Rank: Herald of Galactus
Groups: Approver, Member, Subscriber
Location: NY

Joined: 10/8/2007 | Posts: 1,965 | Points: 133,708

DZyFX0 wrote:

(Still waiting on a Zatanna relaunch)

You & me both! Currently the only all female title I collect is Wonder Woman... that is until they release a QUALITY Zatanna title!

Back to top

DZyFX0
Sunday, February 23, 2014 12:54:43 PM

Rank: Supporting Cast
Groups: Member
Location: New Jersey

Joined: 3/3/2013 | Posts: 17 | Points: 51

Atilla2k wrote:

DZyFX0 wrote:

(Still waiting on a Zatanna relaunch)

You & me both! Currently the only all female title I collect is Wonder Woman... that is until they release a QUALITY Zatanna title!

Thank you! Someone else appreciates her!

Back to top

Tamwood
Sunday, February 23, 2014 1:48:03 PM

Rank: Herald of Galactus
Groups: Approver, Member, Subscriber
Location: Indiana

Joined: 11/13/2009 | Posts: 2,014 | Points: 235,820

Marvel has a history of releasing female-led titles, and then putting inferior artist/writer teams on them.

This is the third or fourth Ms. Marvel title. A second-straight Captain Marvel with Carol Danvers. They're up to nearly a dozen Black Widow titles, counting minis. A fourth (?) She-Hulk title, and probably a half-dozen Elektra titles.

It's all well and good to "diversify" and release female-led titles, but if you're not going to put a strong writer/artist combo on the titles to generate and sustain interest...

That being said, I've been happy with this latest incarnation of Black Widow. Noto is an awesome artist, and the writer is trying to lay down some storyline roots.

The first issue of Ms. Marvel has me optimistic. The first issue of She-Hulk already suffers from craptastic art.

Over in DC, I collected and read Wonder Woman for 25 issues, but Azzarello just can't seem to get things to a place where I give a damn. I grew tired of his endlessly continuing God-based storyline. In the end, I just didn't care anymore.

The Zatanna book before DC borked their entire line with the N52 was pretty good. I enjoyed it while it lasted. Not a fan of the current Zatanna, however.

I have been enjoying Batgirl and Birds of Prey (Gothtopia non-withstanding).

Back to top

DZyFX0
Sunday, February 23, 2014 2:35:20 PM

Rank: Supporting Cast
Groups: Member
Location: New Jersey

Joined: 3/3/2013 | Posts: 17 | Points: 51

Tamwood wrote:

Over in DC, I collected and read Wonder Woman for 25 issues, but Azzarello just can't seem to get things to a place where I give a damn. I grew tired of his endlessly continuing God-based storyline.

I think i would enjoy the storyline 20x better if Tony S. Daniel did the art. I really love his Superman/Wonder Woman work.

Back to top

Atilla2k
Sunday, February 23, 2014 3:24:30 PM

Rank: Herald of Galactus
Groups: Approver, Member, Subscriber
Location: NY

Joined: 10/8/2007 | Posts: 1,965 | Points: 133,708

Tamwood wrote:

Marvel has a history of releasing female-led titles, and then putting inferior artist/writer teams on them.

It's all well and good to "diversify" and release female-led titles, but if you're not going to put a strong writer/artist combo on the titles to generate and sustain interest...

Yup, I agree.

Tamwood wrote:

Over in DC, I collected and read Wonder Woman for 25 issues, but Azzarello just can't seem to get things to a place where I give a damn. I grew tired of his endlessly continuing God-based storyline. In the end, I just didn't care anymore.

I've enjoyed the seperation of the DCU from the WW series, but it is getting to be time to wrap it up.

Tamwood wrote:

The Zatanna book before DC borked their entire line with the N52 was pretty good. I enjoyed it while it lasted. Not a fan of the current Zatanna, however.

Again, I agree!

DZyFX0 wrote:

I think i would enjoy the storyline 20x better if Tony S. Daniel did the art. I really love his Superman/Wonder Woman work.

While I do love TD's art, I really enjoy Cliff Chiang's art as well and think it fits WW quite nicely. IMHO.

Back to top

padreglcc
Sunday, February 23, 2014 4:33:19 PM

Rank: Beyonder
Groups: Approver, Approver Steward, CR-Guidelines, CR-Management, DC Host, Forum Admin, Member, Moderator, New Releases Host
Location: Bangor, Michigan

Joined: 5/6/2007 | Posts: 5,993 | Points: 676,897

Atilla2k wrote:

Tamwood wrote:

Over in DC, I collected and read Wonder Woman for 25 issues, but Azzarello just can't seem to get things to a place where I give a damn. I grew tired of his endlessly continuing God-based storyline. In the end, I just didn't care anymore.

I've enjoyed the seperation of the DCU from the WW series, but it is getting to be time to wrap it up.

You're getting your wish. Azzarello's run is wrapping up some time this year.

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” ~ Bryant H. McGill

Please make sure you read and understand the Forum Rules here.

Need help? Feel free to contact one of the Moderators or Approvers.

Back to top

Atilla2k
Sunday, February 23, 2014 4:50:34 PM

Rank: Herald of Galactus
Groups: Approver, Member, Subscriber
Location: NY

Joined: 10/8/2007 | Posts: 1,965 | Points: 133,708

Any word on who's replacing him and is the art team changing as well?

Back to top

padreglcc
Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:46:04 PM

Rank: Beyonder
Groups: Approver, Approver Steward, CR-Guidelines, CR-Management, DC Host, Forum Admin, Member, Moderator, New Releases Host
Location: Bangor, Michigan

Joined: 5/6/2007 | Posts: 5,993 | Points: 676,897

I believe that Cliff Chiang is leaving at the same time as Azzarello. No word on their replacements.

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” ~ Bryant H. McGill

Please make sure you read and understand the Forum Rules here.

Need help? Feel free to contact one of the Moderators or Approvers.

Back to top

CCL Messageboard

Female superhero titles

Forum Jump

Access

Members

Sellers

Technical

About Us

Users browsing this topic
Guest