About Michelle
I'm a thirty something Supergirl fan from Canada who's been reading DC comics since 1996. If you don't like discussions of social justice issues in your fandom, this might not be the place for you!
Monthly Archives: July 2009
DC Comics Solicitations: October 2009
WORLD’S FINEST #1 Written by Sterling Gates Art by Julian Lopez Covers by Phil Noto After tracking down a threat to The Man of Steel – and all of Metropolis – Red Robin must team up with the new Kryptonian … Continue reading
Posted in Site Updates
Comics by Women
Writers, Pencillers, Inkers, Colourists: Comics by Women: July 1st, 2009 Comics by Women: July 8th, 2009 Comics by Women: July 15th, 2009 – yay, Louise Simonson is back! (World of Warcraft) Comics by Women: July 22nd, 2009 Comics by Women: … Continue reading
Posted in Comics Creators, Comics News, Fandom & Meta
Review: Supergirl #43
Aw, this was such a sweet story. I cried at the end ^_^ The art is amazing. Jamal Igle just keeps getting better and better! (I wish I could say something intelligent about inking, for once, but I completely lack … Continue reading
Posted in Supergirl Reviews
· Tagged with joy
Link Round-up
STYLE ICON: Billie Jean makes me want to see the movie again. Helen Slater was incredibly hot/awesome as Billie Jean. Loved the ending. (hat tip: Cofax) Planet Origo Interview with Helen Slater (hat tip: Supergirl Comic Box Commentary) Where is … Continue reading
Posted in Fandom & Meta
· Tagged with helen slater
Toronto Star Supergirl Story
Here is the Toronto Star article about Supergirl for which I was interviewed last week. I only got a couple quotes, and the first is an offhand comment I made that totally fails the weasel word test (“People say”) *grin* … Continue reading
Posted in Fandom & Meta
Greg Rucka on Superman and New Krypton
Greg Rucka on Superman, from The Rucka Debrief June 2009: For Superman to be super he’s gotta be the best of our potential. And if you put him amidst 999,999 other men and women [i.e. the surviving Kryptonians] who can … Continue reading
Posted in Comics Creators, Fandom & Meta
Why Supergirl’s shorts aren’t “patriarchal” (I do not think that word means what you think it means)
When I talked with the Toronto Star yesterday about the upcoming article about Supergirl’s shorts (look for it this Saturday!), there were a few points that came up that I wasn’t as articulate about as I’d have liked. Here’s one … Continue reading
Posted in Fandom & Meta, Rants
· Tagged with feminism, patriarchy, trolls
I heard everybody’s talking about these red shorts…
And I have to say, it’s about time! I’m so glad Newsarama has
Posted in Fandom & Meta
· Tagged with supergirl costume