How Evolution Has Shaped the Superhero Physique
New research suggests our fascination with these comic books and movies is based, in part, on the exaggerated sex appeal of their characters.
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DC Comics Editor Fired Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Eddie Berganza's alleged conduct has been known to the company since at least 2010.
From Stewardess to Prostitute to Pet-Shop Owner, a History of the Many Lives of Catwoman
Tim Hanley's new book shows us how Catwoman has long channeled anxieties—and excitement—over women behaving badly.
Why Do So Few Hollywood Movies Take Place During World War I?
The Great War wasn't glamorous—and it isn't remembered as reflecting particularly well on the U.S.
How a Magazine Cover From the 1970s Helped Wonder Woman Win Over Feminists
Nearly 45 years after they put the female superhero on the cover of Ms. magazine's first issue, the players behind the cover consider its impact, and the new movie.
Female Superheroes Are Not Necessarily Feminist Heroes
Superheroines like Wonder Woman are on the rise, but more female superheroes do not guarantee a gender-equal society.
The Social Justice League
Did the age of progressive politics in American comics really end in the 1990s?
How Do You Make a Living, Comic Book Illustrator?
Noah Davis talks to illustrator Neil Googe about how payment works in the comic book world, why commissions aren't the answer, and how a vacation to Thailand turned into a life there.
Lighten Up: Race, Gender, and Skin Color in Comic Books
Are white characters featured in more dynamic ways in comic books than non-white characters?
How Copyright Terms Restrict Scholarship
In order to write a book about the Wonder Woman comics, Noah Berlatsky had to resort to pirated reprints.