DC This Week – The Birds of Prey Are Back (Sorta)
Women shine this week at DC but none more so that Amanda Waller in a plan shooting down Nazis. Plus, looks like a version of TV Supergirl is coming to the DCU.
Continue ReadingWomen shine this week at DC but none more so that Amanda Waller in a plan shooting down Nazis. Plus, looks like a version of TV Supergirl is coming to the DCU.
Continue ReadingThis week, Batgirl hits 50, Peter J. Tomasi hit two runs this week with his work on Superman and Batman: Detective Comics, and I became distracted by Mikel Janin’s art on Superman. So pretty.
Continue ReadingYes, I know what Edna Mode said – “No capes!”
But she hadn’t seen these…
On Saturday, March 19, ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ will premiere on Boomerang. This action-packed hour long episode will introduce the newest student at Super Hero High–Supergirl.
Continue ReadingFamily is what unites a pair of Gotham’s leading ladies in this week’s ‘Batgirl’ and ‘Catwoman’ trade paperbacks.
Continue ReadingAhead of Toy Fair 2016, DC Collectibles has announced new ‘BTAS’ figures, a new artist-inspired series, an Amanda Conner Harley Quinn line, and the biggest Batwing ever!
Continue ReadingShipper Wars. It is the bane of fandom in general. Don’t be fooled. This isn’t a “teenage girl” thing. It’s everywhere.
Continue ReadingIf the “geek shall inherit the Earth” then PAX is where they divvy up the loot. As an expo, it is a huge opportunity to try new games, find new talent, and “mingle with your people.”
Continue ReadingDakster gives us the 411 on how she dances her anxiety away in her latest video, “Macarena Cosplay Style.”
Continue ReadingThe much anticipated ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ is finally live with the first three episodes of the cartoon, more details about both the action dolls and action figures, a new web based video game (who says girls aren’t gamers?), and interactive bios of the seven main heroes.
Continue ReadingToday Warner Bros and DC Entertainment released the first look at the upcoming ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ with an exclusive animated clip, ‘Welcome to Super Hero High’, and photos of some of the figures.
Continue ReadingWe learn the not-so-great reason Lois outed Superman, Batgirl battles tigers, and DC drops books in 2 series that should be cancelled.
Continue ReadingBoth Batgirl stories are fun reading this week but the only anti-hero to shine is the Gods and Monsters Superman.
Continue ReadingThis isn’t a how-to-draw book for young kids or beginners, but the facts included about each superhero and villain make it worthy of being added to a young comic fans’ collection.
Continue ReadingThere are a few gems this week, but DC needs to do better with some of its marquee characters.
Continue ReadingDC Comics announced the creation of a super hero line of merchandise and media targeted at girls ages 6-12.
Continue ReadingWarner Bros. and DC Entertainment are listening to us folks and they are launching a complete line–toys, books, LEGO, apparel, etc.–all based around female super heroes and super villains from the DC universe.
Continue ReadingMegaCon 2015 roundup of the good, the bad, and the changes to come.
Continue ReadingEmerald City Comic Con 2015 is over, and we are already anticipating going again next year. ECCC is definitely my favorite convention of the year.
Continue ReadingThe last few days have seen some serious fandom rage from and at certain comic book creators. Who’s right, who’s wrong, and who needs to just go away?
Continue ReadingThis week, we have The X-Files, Harley Quinn, and Batgirl.
Continue ReadingThis week, we have The X-Files, Harley Quinn, and Batgirl and a link to a Wonder Woman panel you won’t believe.
Continue ReadingIn this fiction/non-fiction hybrid for pre-teen girls, Jessie’s 8th-grade class embarks on the Superhero Slam, a year-long project to explore heroes and superheroes—culturally, scientifically, and sociologically—culminating in a one-on-one debate for superhero supremacy.
Continue ReadingFrom what we can see, it’s an interesting take on the Batgirl origin story, with a bit of action, but no capes (at least in the trailer).
Continue ReadingHappy new comic book release day! This week, we check out The Flash, Batgirl, Doctor Who, The X-Files, and a lot more!
Continue ReadingThis week, we have bats, speedsters, campers, a shadowy hero, and a Native American soul-searcher.
Continue ReadingHappy Comic Release Day! Reviews today include Marvel’s Original Sin, Batgirl Annual #2, Batman Eternal #4, and The X-Files Season 10 #11, plus take a look at the dubious changes to Comixology’s app for Apple customers.
Continue ReadingLast week, DC released the latest statue, Batgirl as an aviator ($125), complete with batcape parachute. I asked Ant Lucia, the illustrator behind the line, a few questions about the new line and his inspirations.
Continue ReadingHow To Be A Super Batgirl Mom: How to encourage your child’s Batgirl fandom!
Continue Reading“Real female superheroes wouldn’t dress like that,” my daughter decided.
“It doesn’t seem very likely,” I agreed.
“They’d wear a t-shirt and shorts,” she decided. “So they could move around easily.”
“And they’d probably wear knee pads and elbow pads to protect themselves,” I added.
She shrugged at the idea of protective gear but she laughed when I leaned down and whispered, “It’s almost like men think that we like to fight crime by whacking bad guys with our boobs.”
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