Comic strip

We all know comics are unrealistic and contain many hurtful stereotypes for women, it’s time we bring some of those problems for light. The comic book industry’s approach to women really has not changed over the years, from selling sex, to being female counterparts of the other male superheroes, companies seem to believe that kick-butt female characters are all we need, but there are still many stereotypes that need to be addressed. Take a simple yet powerful, comic book trope…

The reason for choosing these two particular films being superman the movie (1978) and Man Of Steel (2013) is to show the evolution of this particular super hero film, this showing how in time filmic technology improves. By doing these two films that have the same story line it shows us how superhero films are so similar to fairytales as they are able to be repeated again and again and still catch the attention of many, by choosing these two particular films it shows the very beginning of…

Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is well worth watching because it is very well rounded. This climatic film ties together many of Marvel’s previous movies and thus is packed with reputable actors. It is a humorous movie with a powerful plotline. The plot even goes beyond just superficial fun and actually makes viewers question themselves with some deeper meanings. As an extra bonus for watching the movie, viewers are then able to keep up and not be left, in the dark, when their friends and family…

Hercules and Captain America come from different eras. They are similar in some ways and different in a lot of ways. Hercules is a demi-god and Captain America is a science experiment. Although, they are different characters, Hercules and Captain America can be compared by their past and by what they are capable of. Captain America is a Marvel character. He is a part of S.H.I.E.L.D with many other super heroes. Captain America’s power is his strength and his shield. His shield is made out of…

of Captain America comics is unconventional, where the hero who is meant to be a “star-spangled symbol of morality, selflessness, and freedom, is now one of the Marvel universe’s most insidious villains” and working for an evil group called Hydra. Spencer was aware of what he was doing with the storyline: making people angry. To him, their anger shows their investment to the character and his story. In a Tweet sent out to his fans Spencer called out those criticizing the comic,…

While the earlier works of the X-Men comics represent racism in society through the mutants, the more recent stories of the X-Men chronicles have largely shifted the mutant metaphor, focusing more on discrimination pertaining to individual’s sexuality (Darowski, 166). Shifting this metaphor from racial discrimination to sexual preferences as a rhetorical device, keeps the tittle relevant as time goes on (167). Coincidently or not, the X-Men, which work as an allegory to the LGBT community,…

“Look! it's a bird!” “No! it's a plane!” “No! It's Superman!” A great representation of what we call a “hero”. Spiderman, Superman, Batman, and Captain America are all modern day “heros” but what makes someone, or even something a hero? In the story The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, about two groups of social classes who had a dispute which send two boys, Johnny and Ponyboy, on the run. There are many characters who can’t fly, can’t spin webs, or even float! yet they are still heros. So, what gives?…

A month had passed, which had instilled a day for celebration. It was exactly one month ago that Wade Wilson, or more widely known as Deadpool, killed his nemesis, Ajax, putting him to rest for eternity. Summer was turning into fall, and the sugar maple leaves were tinged with a brilliant shade of maroon. In this month, Wade let thoughts Ajax slip into the abyss of his mind, and he instead decided to focus on building a life for himself along with his beloved, Vanessa. As soon as he scrounged up…

To the Hero Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve been a huge fan of comic book superheroes. Anybody that knows me could tell you that. I grew up watching the Spider-Man animated series, I had almost every X-Men action figure, and wore so many Batman t-shirts. From powers and abilities they possessed to their costumes, they were fascinating. Although, it is the what they stood for that made me stick with them for the rest of my life. Superheroes were there for me when I had no else, and I truly…

Avengers: Age of Ultron Superheroes have drawn the attention of young mind for countless generations and the recent superhero movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, was no exception. However, before it entered theaters, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was well advertised by posters like this one. Potter’s movie poster is aimed at intriguing any passerby and persuading him to attend the movie. The poster uses a few simple lighting and color techniques to catch the eye of the viewer as well as reveal the…