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The 5 Most Ridiculously Sexist Comic Costumes

rosalarian:

jetpackexhaust:

Note: Because we’re looking at characters who happen to wear stupid costumes, not stupid costumes which happen to contain a crusty bit of character, we won’t include Tarot, Witchblade, Red Sonja, or any other inky emissions spurted onto comics instead of tissue paper.

Starfire, because PG Cinemax is exactly why we read comics about people who can fly and fire energy blasts.

Which characters would you have included in this one?

I love what you put for #1. This whole article understands what’s going on. Probably not news to anyone who’s been following me, but still worth a read.

Andrew posted this on Facebook, and here’s what I wrote there: Re:Power Girl The only justification I can offer is that: Power Girl, as she exists as a fictional character in my head, would have the same costume if comic books weren’t the way they are (sexist, among other things). Wearing sexy clothes is okay. I think her costume DOES say a lot about her personality, but that sort of characterization is lost in a sea of Star Fires and Sapphires. Rather than being something that helps literally show off her confidence and brashness, it’s just another boob window in comic books. To be clear, I’m only defending this because Power Girl is one of my favorite characters. I’m probably being pretty irrational.