#FaeFriday is a set of weekly blog prompts hosted by Caffeinated Fae. This week’s topic is “What are some of your favorite female characters?” Talking about awesome female characters is my jam, so I had to jump on board. This is going to be one of those lists that should rightfully be about fifty charactersContinue reading “Fae Friday: Favorite Female Characters”
Tag Archives: DC Comics
Who’s the Ultimate Witch in Superhero Comics?
What is a witch? It seems like an easy question. Pointy hat. Black cat. Casts spells. Might have warts. You know—a witch. But is “witch” just a catch-all term for female magic users? What’s the difference between a witch and a sorceress or a mage? Is the flying broom absolutely necessary? Lots of superheroes haveContinue reading “Who’s the Ultimate Witch in Superhero Comics?”
Why the Queen of Fables is the most Underrated DC Supervillain
Quick—what’s the best superpower for a villain? Energy blasts? Super-strength? Mind-control? How about the power of fairytales? It may sound weird, but fairytales are the power source of DC supervillain Queen of Fables, and they make her such a crazy strong threat that it usually takes the entire Justice League to stop her. So howContinue reading “Why the Queen of Fables is the most Underrated DC Supervillain”
9 Superheroines who don’t have Superpowers (and don’t need them)
Wonder Woman has the power of the gods. Captain Marvel can punch a hole in a spaceship. The Scarlet Witch…can sometimes do magic, or probability manipulation, or telekinesis/telepathy. It’s confusing. In my current novel, I’m writing a main character who takes on magic and monsters with no powers of her own, so today, I wantContinue reading “9 Superheroines who don’t have Superpowers (and don’t need them)”
Mary Jane Watson’s Wedding Dress is Perfection (And Other Thoughts on Weddings and Comics)
So… I’m getting married later this month. I know, right? It’s incredibly exciting yet stressful. I’m super ready to marry this man, but wedding planning is such an ordeal, you guys. It’s given me a deep and unyielding sympathy for every character in a superhero franchise whose wedding ceremony was crashed by marauding supervillains. ThatContinue reading “Mary Jane Watson’s Wedding Dress is Perfection (And Other Thoughts on Weddings and Comics)”
5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight
October is finally here, and that means a month filled with jack o’ lanterns, witches, and ghosts. Although, to be honest, I don’t limit that spooky energy to October. I get my fix year-round by reading paranormal fiction. There’s something about things that go bump in the night that I just can’t get enough ofContinue reading “5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight”
Turn Back the Pages: Secret Six
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll be a great comic that’sContinue reading “Turn Back the Pages: Secret Six”
Sisterhood and Superheroes
I’m lucky enough to have two incredible sisters (one of whom also writes books that you should read), so I’m naturally interested in depictions of sisters in media. And is it just me, or are a lot of superheroes only children? Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man… The list goes on. AndContinue reading “Sisterhood and Superheroes”
Older Characters in Superhero Media
Readers of The White Knight & Black Valentine Series sometimes ask me why I chose to make my heroes “older.” The superhero genre doesn’t have an age limit: it includes heroes from children to seniors. Just look at the Power Pack or the Justice Society of America. Like most media, though, I’d say it skewsContinue reading “Older Characters in Superhero Media”
Turn Back the Pages: Gotham Academy
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll be a great comic that’sContinue reading “Turn Back the Pages: Gotham Academy”
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