Extremely awesome Women of the DCU poster

[nenena]

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So this Adam Hughes poster, subtitled "The Real Power of the DC Universe," has been making the rounds. And there's some debate on whether it's sexist or not.

My reactions:

1. Holy God that's GORGEOUS.
2. The women may be dressed similarly, but their individual personalities really shine through.
3. Are those... individualized... faces?! Why yes, they are!
4. Mary Marvel looks about ten years too old.
5. Oh wait, that's not Mary Marvel... it's Kate Kane?!
6. So why is the lesbian the only one wearing a pantsuit? (*headdesk*)
7. You'd think that with all of Bab's money and connections she would be able to afford a wheelchair that doesn't look so wretchedly behind the times.
8. Kara. Oh my God. Kara. She's sixteen years old, for crying out loud!
9. I can imagine both Selina and Poison Ivy taking Kara aside, either before or after the photoshoot, and giving her a good tongue-lashing. "Oh honey. That's not how you do a seductive come-hither face. That's not how you do it at all. And really, would it kill you to add an extra inch or two on your hem? You're supposed to leave a little something to their imaginations!"
10. Okay, I'll admit, the fact that EVERY SINGLE WOMAN* is wearing three-inch spike heels is pretty effing sexist. The gowns are varied and gorgeous; why can't we have a little more variety in the footwear, too?

* Granted, as was pointed out in comments, we can only see the shoes on five women, and it's kind of hard to tell what Barbara's wearing. If you ask me, though, her visible foot definitely looks pointed, so either she's resting with her foot en pointe, or she's wearing freakin' heels.

ETA: You know what this entry needs? Beefcake.

Here, let me ruin your childhood for you.

Disclaimer: Many of those characters are from Disney movies that are NOT from my childhood, actually.

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[nenena.livejournal.com]

From left to right: Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Barbara Gordon (Oracle; formerly Batgirl), Zatanna, Dinah Laurel (Black Canary), Kara Zor-L (Powergirl), Diana of Themyscira (Wonder Woman), Kara Zor-El (Supergirl), Mari Jiwe McCabe (Vixen), Kate Kane (Batwoman; the one who's sitting), Pamela Isley (Poison Ivy), and Harleen Quinzel (Harley Quinn).

And yes, the two Karas are, long story short, alternate versions of each other that ended up in the same universe.

Right now I think the canon lesbians in the DC universe are limited to Kate Kane, Renee Montoya (The Question), Grace Choi, Holly Robinson (a short-term Catwoman), Anissa Pierce (Thunder), and Ayla Ranzz (Lightning Lass).

There's also Sigrid Nansen (Icemaiden), who is bisexual.

[lost-angelwings.livejournal.com]

Ayla just smexed Karate Kid 2 issues ago tho D: And they appear to be a couple now :o

[hauntedreality.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is a lot of lesbians. I can't think of any in the Marvel universe. I mean I've heard lots about Destiny and Mystique, but it was far from being admitted and open last I knew.

Then again, I haven't really been at all active in comics for the last several years with the exception of a few small forays, so maybe there are some or more.

[(Anonymous)]

Don't forget Karolina from Runaways ;), no subtext and no closet for her.