Cleavage And Female Comic Book Characters

Cleavage And Female Comic Book Characters

We all love a little cleavage now and then but does it really have a place in crime fighting? Well this artist doesn't think so and i agree with him.

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By selinakyle - Oct 06, 2011 06:10 AM EST
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Yes, cleavage is exciting to look at but its quite ridiculous to have all these female comic book characters always leading with their boobs. And i am yet to see a male character fighting crime while wearing some very revealing pair of panties or speedos. Actually, i am quite sure i don't ever want to see that. In his new comic, artist Aaron Diaz explains to us why cleavage has no business in crime fighting. At the end of the day, its not practical and unless there is some type of super duper glue action going on, there is no way these ladies are not experiencing some type of wardrobe malfunction everyday.





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Demonslayerwolf
Demonslayerwolf - 10/6/2011, 6:56 AM
Come on, we get the point, but.....come on!
theradioactivecore
theradioactivecore - 10/6/2011, 6:56 AM
This is true, however they look great just the way they are
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 10/6/2011, 6:58 AM
Umm... lots of them still wear capes, and THAT doesn't make sense.
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 10/6/2011, 7:00 AM
I love this article. It's smart, funny, and has sex appeal. It's like my woman!
Demonslayerwolf
Demonslayerwolf - 10/6/2011, 7:01 AM
If we really wanted realistic, would we really be into comics to begin with? You think the little wings on the flash's costume would actually stay on at that kind of speed? You really think the hulk would still have pants on after his change? Comics are awesome, and one big part of that is cleavage! Wounder Woman! Power Girl! Their cleavage is as popular as they are, don't take that away from us.
NorrinRaddical
NorrinRaddical - 10/6/2011, 7:02 AM
i'm w Diaz and Selina here. everyone looks like an embarrassing implausible fantasy in comics, but the women are ridiculous. at times it even makes me a little embarrassed to even read it
NorrinRaddical
NorrinRaddical - 10/6/2011, 7:04 AM
i don't see how little flash wing decals compares to constant portrayals that spill out and look like women were baking bread in a corset. yeah it's all fantastical and fun, but sometimes, jeez, just get a porno
skidz
skidz - 10/6/2011, 7:05 AM
It's certainly logical reasoning, but who said reason had a place in comic, anyway. It's not like they're going to get sucked into a jet engine like their cape wearing counterparts.
Demonslayerwolf
Demonslayerwolf - 10/6/2011, 7:05 AM
Wow, so Namor is swimming around with those stupid little wings? I am sure they are very aqua-dynamic.
Berger45
Berger45 - 10/6/2011, 7:05 AM
What? Is this...is this a question? I don't... I just don't understand. What? Who??????
nuck82
nuck82 - 10/6/2011, 7:06 AM
comic ladies with out boobs= less comic book sales
selinakyle
selinakyle - 10/6/2011, 7:08 AM
take that away? dude, just go buy porn. Yes, we all know comics aren't real but come on! My conclusion every time i see one of these women with helium boobs spilling out is that the artist has probably never felt a pair of real boobs and doesn't know how boobs work. Now, if we are talking about fake ones then yeah...those ones totally stay up with no support. And the heels...have you ever worn heels? I can sprint a couple of steps in 5 inches but crime fighting in heels? #stopsmokingthatshit
sasquatch
sasquatch - 10/6/2011, 7:09 AM
I understand it in non-powered vigilantes, but not for superheroes.
Non-powered heroes like Huntress use their skimpy outfits like batman uses his cape; to distract and confuse their opponents and give them the upper hand in a fight.
Of course, this is what happens when these women are drawn by men. Oh well...
Demonslayerwolf
Demonslayerwolf - 10/6/2011, 7:09 AM
I admit, I freaked out when I saw Lady Death for the first time, practically naked, that to me was way too much, or too little actually, but Wounder Woman, Power Girl, and many others can still show cleavage in a tasteful way, they don't always have to look like porn stars, or they just had a trashy boob job. In today's culture, I seriously doubt we will see much 'toning' down of any sex appeal. Too little too late. Good logic, good point on practicality, but sex sells, and comics are still a business.
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 10/6/2011, 7:11 AM
I'd make them babes nekkid if I could. Then they would have no trouble apprehending any bad boys. it does make sense if you want to be realistic. BUT i like boobies so leave it alone.
Demonslayerwolf
Demonslayerwolf - 10/6/2011, 7:11 AM
Catwoman is wearing heels in The Dark Knight Rises, I thought that was a bit much considering, but it is what it is. Hope she don't break an ankle or something.
DrCKasady
DrCKasady - 10/6/2011, 7:13 AM
i agree.
im a 21 year old man.
not a 12 year old boy.
im mainly reading the comics for the stories
i secondly look at the art
i've i want to crank one off, ill just go to pornhub or something.
and if the artists cover up the ladies a bit more in comics, that give them that much more fabric to make details in a costume.
skidz
skidz - 10/6/2011, 7:15 AM
Nephillim: Now, THAT's good reasoning, but it's still up to the discretion of the artist(s) involved. In the defense of the artists, though, not all of the are doing that. If you force them to change you risk reinstating crap like the Comics Code Authority. If you try to set a STANDARD, you might start a trend.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 10/6/2011, 7:16 AM
They aren't practical but neither are they going anywhere for one simple reason: Sex sells. In this case, cleavage sells. Always has, always will. We may not like it but trying to change it is like asking for the sky to stop being blue. Personally I agree with this article. One or two token "tarty" looking super heroines like Power Girl is cool because that's kinda her thing but in general their costumes should be as practical as the mens.
Dedpool
Dedpool - 10/6/2011, 7:21 AM
HILARIOUS!!! No one is actually saying this will change he's just making a point. And the way he did it is awesome!!
zippiesdrainage
zippiesdrainage - 10/6/2011, 7:22 AM
An interesting point but I would be more satisfied if it was the view of the poster rather than stolen from someone else and agreed to by the poster.
EarOne
EarOne - 10/6/2011, 7:25 AM
actually i agree with this. cleavage is TOTALLY unnecessary for female super heroes. other than making them vulnerable, it also makes em look slutty.

as LONG as we can see LEGS. a'ight...i don't care much for the breasts showing in a super hero costume, but, i want my gal crime fighters to show their looooong, luscious LEGS and i'm good ;-)
Emjeed
Emjeed - 10/6/2011, 7:31 AM
I think that female superheroes use their sexuality as a distraction
While someone is drooling over the cleavage they make their move
.. Look at the Arkham City Catwoman trailer.. She actually kissed a henchman
To distract him.. Lol .. Besides that's what kept us going back in the day
Before we started [frick]ing real girls..
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 10/6/2011, 7:33 AM
Is it weird that I actually like the re-design of WW's costume at the end?
LFANCH
LFANCH - 10/6/2011, 7:34 AM
Namor has the skimpiest outfit in all of comics.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 10/6/2011, 7:36 AM
no you are not weird Backward. It actually looks good.
Shaman
Shaman - 10/6/2011, 7:44 AM
If people start arguing about physics in superhero comics, then there is a major lack of "living the life" going on. Sorry but i'll defend cleavage in comics til my last breath! Why? Because looking at a pair of tits is enjoyable in EVERYTHING. Doesn't mean we necessarily whack off at the mere sight of them, but complaining because not all female superheroes aren't sporting "preacher's daughter" atires is flat out letting the best in life pass you by. Just saying, i'm sure you could be enjoying THINGS instead of losing all this precious time.

Take away tits & ass in comics and you'll just be paving the way for fat slobs and old grannies to be your new comic heroes. Why is that bad? Oh, only because HALF of the reason comics are enjoyable is because we like looking at the pages. And why we enjoy those pages is because they feature stuff that LOOKS APPEALING. Sex sells and very much so has a place in comics. That's the truth, deal with it.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 10/6/2011, 7:45 AM
oh please, spare me with the "living the life" meme. Yes, people have issues with it. Get over it. No one asked you to stop reading.
thalidomide
thalidomide - 10/6/2011, 7:46 AM
Just ask yourself.. What Would Teabag Do?
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 10/6/2011, 7:47 AM
Nuck has cut to the bottom line. $$.
soaponapope
soaponapope - 10/6/2011, 7:48 AM
really, a super-strong kryptonian who can shoot lasers from her eyes, and an immortal amazon with magical powers from zeus.... and it's their cleavage that compromises the character's grounds in reality?
skidz
skidz - 10/6/2011, 7:51 AM
Here's a possible solution (for the most part). MAKE THE COSTUMES MORE INTERESTING. Some of them are completely ridiculous(Wonder Woman) and have no practical value, and others are so BORING that sex appeal is about the only thing worth paying attention to. Costumes sales could skyrocket if more of them had an interesting wardrobe. I'm not trying to put DC on the spot, so don't shoot me. I just couldn't think of any offhand examples for Marvel women.
EpicMan
EpicMan - 10/6/2011, 7:51 AM
Yeah but what about BIG BOUNCIN BEWBAYS!!!!!

DetBullock
DetBullock - 10/6/2011, 7:52 AM
@NorrinRaddical: I agree.
Sometimes it is embarassing, just look at Ivan Reis' Star Saffire...
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