Wonder Woman In Batman v Superman Called A “Strong Merchandising Opportunity” For Warner Bros.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is still a while away, but Warner Bros. recently outlined their merchandising plans for their various lines for the next year. While the main merchandise spotlight is on the titular characters, it looks like Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman will be a key part of their plans as well. GlobalContinue reading “Wonder Woman In Batman v Superman Called A “Strong Merchandising Opportunity” For Warner Bros.”

Let’s Talk About Lego Wonder Woman, And Lego Women Generally

Recently, Lego announced a new set that will feature female scientists, which is very cool. Lego’s women representation isn’t great; most of their licensed sets are male-centric, and their own sets tend to put female minifigs in stereotypically feminine positions. A new set of female scientists is a great development, and hopefully signals a changeContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Lego Wonder Woman, And Lego Women Generally”

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Was Great SO When Do We Get A Black Widow Movie?

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a massive success. It made almost $100 million domestically this weekend, has pulled in over $300 million globally, and people love it; it’s got an 89% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and 95% from audiences. The movie is killing it on every possible level. There was lotsContinue reading “Captain America: The Winter Soldier Was Great SO When Do We Get A Black Widow Movie?”

Women At Marvel Comics Watch – December 2012 Solicits

Ever since DC Comics promised to include more female creators and characters in their comics, we’ve been holding them to it and checking the solicits every month to see how they’re doing.  Now, with Marvel in the midst of their Marvel Now! not-a-relaunch, I thought it would be fun to start a monthly check-in withContinue reading “Women At Marvel Comics Watch – December 2012 Solicits”

Avengers Movie Review OR I LOVE The Hulk!!!!

So The Avengers was absolutely fantastic.  Marvel’s done a pretty amazing job with their film properties, Ghost Riders and Punishers aside, and the most impressive part is that they’ve made me like their characters.  I’m a hardcore DC guy, and I only buy/read Marvel titles when a creator I really love is on the bookContinue reading “Avengers Movie Review OR I LOVE The Hulk!!!!”