1. "LOL. I pay a only a passive attention to the comic world" In response to Reply # 0
and even I remember Cambell's known for his 'hottie' type superhero designs...in his defense I think that's the only way he knows how to draw them*
The skin lightening I think is a bit unfair tho.
*Speaking of big titties anatomically incorrect comics, when I went to Comic con a few weeks back I was struck just how archaic and cheesy the style looks. There were tables of artists who drew that style (some of em women) and they all-looked-the-same.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79757 posts
Fri Oct-21-16 12:37 PM
4. "Are women really buying comics these days? " In response to Reply # 2
I have no idea.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
>They're both shitty. But damn, can't women have anything >without it being catered to a male audience also ? >
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79757 posts
Fri Oct-21-16 12:36 PM
3. "Light skinning is the real problem" In response to Reply # 0
Comics have always been about dudes with super muscles and women with big tits
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79757 posts
Fri Oct-21-16 01:10 PM
8. "Those xmen comics with teens weren't flat chested back in the day" In response to Reply # 7
As far as I remember.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Fri Oct-21-16 02:29 PM
9. "the New Mutants and Hellions weren't flat chested" In response to Reply # 8
except Dani Moonstar. She was prolly about as flat as I've ever seen a female Marvel character.
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PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Fri Oct-21-16 02:34 PM
10. "What's worse??? Seeing a 14/15 year old dressed like that IRL" In response to Reply # 0
'cause they're out there like that. Not sure what kind of parents these little girls have, but I used to see that shit at my eldest daughter's high school all the fuckin time whenever I had to drop her off or pick her up.
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"Where was the peace when we were getting shot? Where's the peace when we were getting laid out? Where is the peace when we are in the back of ambulances? Where is the peace then? They don't want to call for peace then.
12. "I'm disturbed by how little attention the lightening is getting " In response to Reply # 0
I get the over sexualizing issue but the difference between the two versions is far more apparent in the color. Also she looked like a grown woman in the darker version just her breasts were smaller and no emphasis on hips. █▆▇▅▇█▇▆▄▁▃ Big PEMFin H & z's "I ain't no entertainer, and ain't trying to be one. I am 1 thing, a musician." � Miles
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13. "Why though? Colorism is a known issue" In response to Reply # 12 Fri Oct-21-16 04:54 PM by MEAT
And as long as white people are drawing and putting US up front they'll keep going either light or "african dark". We know this, we've seen it, it's gross, but it's to be expected.
But with the over sexualization of a young adult, still a teen, even in fictionalization. It's the continued conversation that's so detrimental to young women. The one that says that it doesn't matter how smart you are (in this case one of the smartest characters in this fictional universe) you still need to be sexy.
And I get it, there's not too many ugly or average characters in any fictionalization. But there's a difference between that and sexy.
As a race, we're fine. Colorism is as old as time. But as girls become women in this world that they're getting more opportunities and positive representations in all facets of life, it's important to continue that path. The over sexualization at this point is as outdated as mammies or Cleveland Indians logo.
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