CCW 4.1: DC'S GIRLS ARE THE NEW WONDER WOMAN!

After a month-long hiatus, Elliott Serrano & Jose Melendez are back at Dreamland Comics in Schaumburg IL to rant and rave about the comic book industry! In the FIRST EPISODE OF 2011, they talk about DC Comics 'girl comics' Supergirl, Batgirl and PowerGirl and ask "Why isn't Wonder Woman as good as the girls are?" Tell us what YOU think here on the channel or over on the CCW*TV BLOG: http://comicculturewarrior.wordpress.com

Also be sure to check out Elliott's blog at: http://www.redeyechicago.com/geektome

And Jose's blog at: http://inveteratemediajunkies.com

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• DC Comics
• Wonder Woman
• Supergirl
• Power Girl
• Batgirl

[zcorp79]

J did not know you had a problem with Fraction. I have really been enjoying his work on both Thor and Iron Man I think it is pretty solid stuff

[comicculturewarrior]

@zcorp79 I think the issue we've both had lately was that Fraction's work is starting to take on the characteristics of his contemporaries. We see more decompression and writing for the trade in his work. It's understandable as to why it's happening, but that's not to say that we like it. Fraction is still one of my fave writers. Elliott

[Natewayde]

It's about damn time! I missed you two knuckle-heads! Keep those videos coming, guys! BTW, Elliott, I wanted to know your opinion on the FF stunt.

[comicculturewarrior]

@Natewayde Meh. Elliott

[comicculturewarrior]

Nice to see all the love on the channel! Yes indeed, we are back. :) Elliott

[tubernery]

Nice, glad to have you both back! But after one month, I would have expected to see better looking outfit then a drab grey superman sweatshirt!! The Fox Hound doesn't look bad, but doesn't work well with the green long sleeve. Oh well, it's been a month, need time to recover :)

[comicculturewarrior]

@tubernery I wasn't aware this was a fucking fashion show.

J.

[mathew101281]

I think WonderWoman is the prime example of a character that has had all of her iconic elements removed or greatly marginalized. Steve Trevor, removed as a love interest/ major character. The invisible jet is now irrelevant because she can fly (though she may have lost that ability again in the JMS run). I'm of the opinion that you don't tamper to much with the truely iconic elements of major characters. People wouldn't dream of getting rid of Lois Lane(Superman) or the Batmobile(Batman),

[cerberuspuppy]

Jose has a good point. So much has been done with the character, and it's been so inconsistent, that it's hard to pin down the specifics of what WW is. We're not even sure exactly what her powers are. Maybe the next reboot will start with the most important essentials and build logically from there. ;P

[llxkawi]

I was checking back issues and J. Peaty did an issue of Supergirl 33 Nov '08.

[gregSCC]

I've been checking back again and again for aaaaaages for a new vid from you guys!

I listened to the IMJ podcasts but I can't get past insideman's accent (!!!) - and Elliot is the Ying to Jose's Yang, it's just Yang Yang there

But anyways, really glad you're back!

[theblakelvis]

Thank you. Thank you.

[awesomesauce1030]

what do you guys think of heroclix? i think its really fun

[burlearth]

The audio makes it sound like they're 6 inches tall.

[agmaster]

I totally gazmed when I heard that Higurashi shriek. Welcome back, guys.

[Stepper11]

Hey, guys. Missed the show. Glad you're back. The Wondie thing isn't unique to her. They have a hard time with lots of characters...Hawkman...GL...At­om...Aquaman...Capt. Marvel..etc, etc, etc. The whole "why can't they write good female characters?" thing is just PC BS. Good writers do not have that problem. It's a banal cliche' that has no bearing in reality. Put a talented writer who respects the character on the book, problem solved. Thanks for tip the THUNDER AGENTS. I'll give it a try.