Comments on: Does Batgirl have a more flattering angle?? UPDATE http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: The Tenth Carnival of Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy | Rebecca Allen: A Nerd at Peace http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11613 The Tenth Carnival of Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy | Rebecca Allen: A Nerd at Peace Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:23:06 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11613 [...] More about Cassandra: Does Batgirl Have A More Flattering Angle? This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain Oh yeah…Art… Shades of Batgirl Batgirl Bruhaha [...] [...] More about Cassandra: Does Batgirl Have A More Flattering Angle? This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain Oh yeah…Art… Shades of Batgirl Batgirl Bruhaha [...]

]]> By: The Tenth Carnival of Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy | Rebecca Allen: A Nerd at Peace http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11612 The Tenth Carnival of Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy | Rebecca Allen: A Nerd at Peace Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:22:29 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11612 [...] More about Cassandra: Does Batgirl Have A More Flattering Angle? This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain Oh yeah…Art… Shades of Batgirl Batgirl Bruhaha [...] [...] More about Cassandra: Does Batgirl Have A More Flattering Angle? This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain Oh yeah…Art… Shades of Batgirl Batgirl Bruhaha [...]

]]> By: Doc Scurlock http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11611 Doc Scurlock Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:24:34 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11611 I personally think its a rather saucy piece of artwork on a fictional character whom we've all fancied some at point in our life. if not then why the huge up-roar over THIS pic? we all have our own idea of what batgirl should/shouldnt look like and what kind of person she should/shouldnt be. should she be a b*tch or shouldnt she? we make our own interpretations. this piece of artwork is the artists impression and in some ways, his fantasy. I personally think its a rather saucy piece of artwork on a fictional character whom we’ve all fancied some at point in our life. if not then why the huge up-roar over THIS pic?
we all have our own idea of what batgirl should/shouldnt look like and what kind of person she should/shouldnt be. should she be a b*tch or shouldnt she? we make our own interpretations.
this piece of artwork is the artists impression and in some ways, his fantasy.

]]> By: David http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11610 David Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:25:17 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11610 Supplemental: Doesn't it look like her head is not even fully attached to her body? The left cheek is attached to her shoulder? Supplemental: Doesn’t it look like her head is not even fully attached to her body? The left cheek is attached to her shoulder?

]]> By: David http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11609 David Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:20:49 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11609 I like it all but it has to be drawn good. I agree with a lot of the comments about the good old fashion tradition clean cut super hero. Sadly that has gon out with high heeled sneakers. Kids are buying comics. They never stopped. They're buying the 'hotter' cutie super heros. Hey, sex sells i may not agree with it, you may not agree with it but it's true. 'That's what happened to our super heros. Batgirl today has to be Beautiful, and a Bi+ch. The boob vs. bicept picture could have been saved had the artist colored different or not had the bicept part of the costume torn. The chin? Who knows (LOL) Oh, and Supergirl? I laughed about that flying witha skirt comment. GOOD ONE! Ever notice when she took off, one leg was always bent? That was to pose the skirt as 'closed'. How mant knew that? (smile). I gotta say over all, if you're an underground 'cult' fantasy enjoyer, it's OK. Keep it private or with a group. It you like the universal tradition, that's great too. I admit... I LIKE BOTH. I like it all but it has to be drawn good. I agree with a lot of the comments about the good old fashion tradition clean cut super hero. Sadly that has gon out with high heeled sneakers. Kids are buying comics. They never stopped. They’re buying the ‘hotter’ cutie super heros. Hey, sex sells i may not agree with it, you may not agree with it but it’s true. ‘That’s what happened to our super heros. Batgirl today has to be Beautiful, and a Bi+ch. The boob vs. bicept picture could have been saved had the artist colored different or not had the bicept part of the costume torn. The chin? Who knows (LOL) Oh, and Supergirl? I laughed about that flying witha skirt comment. GOOD ONE! Ever notice when she took off, one leg was always bent? That was to pose the skirt as ‘closed’. How mant knew that? (smile). I gotta say over all, if you’re an underground ‘cult’ fantasy enjoyer, it’s OK. Keep it private or with a group. It you like the universal tradition, that’s great too. I admit… I LIKE BOTH.

]]> By: DrBat http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11608 DrBat Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:04:59 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11608 That image was taken from the cover to #25, where she battled Lady Shiva, which the title had been leading up to since #8. I’m guessing she appeared battle-ravaged on that cover to show the seriousness, or the importance, of the battle. That website was basically made as a little advertisement when #25 came out (hence why the cover for #25 was shown). It wasn’t an encylopedia-type thing. That image was taken from the cover to #25, where she battled Lady Shiva, which the title had been leading up to since #8. I’m guessing she appeared battle-ravaged on that cover to show the seriousness, or the importance, of the battle.

That website was basically made as a little advertisement when #25 came out (hence why the cover for #25 was shown). It wasn’t an encylopedia-type thing.

]]> By: Arion Hunter http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11607 Arion Hunter Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:18:02 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11607 Thanks to the magic that is the Wayback Machine, that Batgirl art has been on the DC site at least <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20020205231900/http://www.dccomics.com/features/batgirl/bio.html" rel="nofollow">since 2002</a>, I've discovered. They also at one point had entirely seperate <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20041118122533/www.dccomics.com/secret_files/dc_character.html?sc_dc_itemCode=bmbatgirl" rel="nofollow">Secret Files</a> for each character, which did not feature this art. All their biographies, however, seem to have been scrapped, which suggests that they're redoing their entire bio section and letting the <i>52</i> origins stand in for now. Thanks to the magic that is the Wayback Machine, that Batgirl art has been on the DC site at least since 2002, I’ve discovered. They also at one point had entirely seperate Secret Files for each character, which did not feature this art. All their biographies, however, seem to have been scrapped, which suggests that they’re redoing their entire bio section and letting the 52 origins stand in for now.

]]> By: one diverse comic book nation » THE SHORT STACK: Diversity On The ‘Net - January 22, 2007 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11606 one diverse comic book nation » THE SHORT STACK: Diversity On The ‘Net - January 22, 2007 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:46:51 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11606 [...] Batgirl’s Creepy by Johanna Draper Carlson and Does Batgirl have a more flattering angle?? UPDATE by Heidi MacDonald from THE BEAT - Johanna and Heidi look at the picture that DC has of Cassandra Cain/Batgirl on their Web site and wonder what DC was thinking (from Comics Worth Reading and THE BEAT) [...] [...] Batgirl’s Creepy by Johanna Draper Carlson and Does Batgirl have a more flattering angle?? UPDATE by Heidi MacDonald from THE BEAT – Johanna and Heidi look at the picture that DC has of Cassandra Cain/Batgirl on their Web site and wonder what DC was thinking (from Comics Worth Reading and THE BEAT) [...]

]]> By: Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Jan. 22, 2007: Little Sister don’t you http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11605 Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » Jan. 22, 2007: Little Sister don’t you Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:57:39 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11605 [...] Rivkah solves the Batgirl problem that has so obsessed bloggers recently. (Right: Batgirl a’la Rivkah, ©Rivkah, DC Comics.) [...] [...] Rivkah solves the Batgirl problem that has so obsessed bloggers recently. (Right: Batgirl a’la Rivkah, ©Rivkah, DC Comics.) [...]

]]> By: Erik Smith http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11604 Erik Smith Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:46:36 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11604 Let's not overdo it here by crapping all over the artist based on this one picture. I've yet to see even one person mention his name. It's Damion Scott by the way for anyone who really cares and is not just jumping on the bandwagon. And yeah, I would imagine that it is fan art. He drew the book for three years. I'd bet that he's a fan. Also just a reminder that it's not his fault that DC chose to use this pic to represent her on their site. If you're all going to get enraged about something so silly and outdated, try and stick to the part that counts. Which is that DC ruined a perfectly good character (quite a while ago) and is poorly representing her now. Let’s not overdo it here by crapping all over the artist based on this one picture. I’ve yet to see even one person mention his name. It’s Damion Scott by the way for anyone who really cares and is not just jumping on the bandwagon. And yeah, I would imagine that it is fan art. He drew the book for three years. I’d bet that he’s a fan.

Also just a reminder that it’s not his fault that DC chose to use this pic to represent her on their site. If you’re all going to get enraged about something so silly and outdated, try and stick to the part that counts. Which is that DC ruined a perfectly good character (quite a while ago) and is poorly representing her now.

]]> By: Shannon Chenoweth http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11603 Shannon Chenoweth Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:06:21 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11603 I've always said we need more respect for our female characters in comic land. I continue to stand by that. Yes, you can have sexy and appealing without going overboard with it. I’ve always said we need more respect for our female characters in comic land. I continue to stand by that. Yes, you can have sexy and appealing without going overboard with it.

]]> By: trevor http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11602 trevor Sat, 20 Jan 2007 21:59:49 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11602 What's frustrating is that DC or any of the big comic companies always emphasize on their rejection form letters to look up books on anatomy drawing. Why the hell did they approve this crap?! What’s frustrating is that DC or any of the big comic companies always emphasize on their rejection form letters to look up books on anatomy drawing. Why the hell did they approve this crap?!

]]> By: NVigneaux http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11601 NVigneaux Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:12:40 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11601 "Seems like the choice is often between this or a cover with Supergirl’s skirt blowing up to reveal her panties." If Supergirl isn't smart enough to know that flying and skirts don't mix, who am I to argue? Seriously though, I've never thought about it until right now, but if Supergirl is still wearing a skirt as part of her "costume" it's time someone put a stop to that. The only problem I have with the Batgirl image is that it's not very impressive. I can't believe it's an image from a cover, as someone pointed out. It looks like fan-art. I don't see any "creepy mix of sex and violence" though. Looks like just a lot of violence to me. “Seems like the choice is often between this or a cover with Supergirl’s skirt blowing up to reveal her panties.”

If Supergirl isn’t smart enough to know that flying and skirts don’t mix, who am I to argue?

Seriously though, I’ve never thought about it until right now, but if Supergirl is still wearing a skirt as part of her “costume” it’s time someone put a stop to that.

The only problem I have with the Batgirl image is that it’s not very impressive. I can’t believe it’s an image from a cover, as someone pointed out. It looks like fan-art.

I don’t see any “creepy mix of sex and violence” though. Looks like just a lot of violence to me.

]]> By: one diverse comic book nation » This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11600 one diverse comic book nation » This entry was supposed to be about Cassandra Cain Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:22:42 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11600 [...] Everybody seems to be blogging about Cassandra Cain. Kalinara’s doin’ it. Johanna’s doin’ it. And, Heidi from THE BEAT is doin’ it. [...] [...] Everybody seems to be blogging about Cassandra Cain. Kalinara’s doin’ it. Johanna’s doin’ it. And, Heidi from THE BEAT is doin’ it. [...]

]]> By: Lea http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11599 Lea Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:34:00 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/01/19/does-batgirl-have-a-more-flattering-angle/#comment-11599 She has one breast with a buttcrack in it, and another making a break for it. It had gotten as far as her upper right arm before it was captured. She has one breast with a buttcrack in it, and another making a break for it. It had gotten as far as her upper right arm before it was captured.

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