The rapidly changing intersection of comic book heroes, fashion and pop culture is captured with Madrid’s knowledge and passion for his subjects. Code-names and styles change, new characters rise but Madrid remains the coolest Professor of comics history with a pulse on the past, present and where these heroes are flying next. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Return Bigger & Better
Big changes are coming from DC Comics this summer. The publisher announced 24 new books in June including new solo series starring Black Canary and Starfire plus more Harley Quinn each month.
The new books follow the successful relaunch of Batgirl and trend of female heroes taking the lead in their own titles.
Mike Madrid traced the history of Batgirl, Black Canary and other fan-favorite icons in The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism and the History of Comic Book Heroines.
I asked the author his take on the women of the “newer” New 52. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Author On The New BLACK CANARY
The A-Force will assemble this summer as Secret Wars leads to an all-female Avengers squad. Marvel announced G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett will co-write the upcoming team book starring She-Hulk, Dazzler, Medusa, Nico Minoru and more fan-favorites.
An all-female Avengers book is significant so I reached out to the author who literally wrote the books on female superheroes.
In The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism and the History of Comic Book Heroines, Mike Madrid traced the legacy of female heroes and influence on pop culture. Madrid then took us back to rediscover Divas, Dames and Daredevils: Lost Heroines of The Golden Age and Vixens, Vamps and Vipers: Lost Villainesses of The Golden Age.
What does this comic book historian think of Marvel’s new Avengers team? Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Author on A-FORCE
The original bad girls of comics seize the spotlight in Vixens, Vamps & Vipers: Lost Villainesses of the Golden Age of Comics.
The man who wrote the book(s) on female comic characters returns to the convention that celebrates women in geek and pop culture.
After bringing back lost heroines in Divas, Dames and Daredevils, author Mike Madrid (The Supergirls) takes us to the other side with ruthless women who broke society’s boundaries. Continue reading VIXENS, VAMPS & VIPERS: GEEK GIRL CON Preview
The announcement of a new Thor #1 starring a Goddess of Thunder caused a storm across the realms. A mystery woman will take the place of Thor Odinson. Like a lightning strike, the news inspired thunderous cries of support and criticism.
Whether you love or loathe the concept of this new Thor, what is the significance of a woman as the God of Thunder?
I turned to the man who literally wrote the books on female superheroes. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Author On The New THOR
We continue our look at the amazing year in comic books. Here are more of our favorite heroes, moments, creators and trends of 2013.
Best Team Leader: Steve Rogers, now and forever but especially as seen in Infinity. The master tactician rallied the universe and coached his team (Thor – Infinity MVP?) to an intergalactic victory against the Builders and then take back the Earth from Thanos. Continue reading Best Comics of 2013: Heroes, Trends and More
With news that Wonder Woman will be part of the Man of Steel sequel with Batman I reached out to the author who literally wrote the book on super heroines. Mike Madrid chronicled the history of women in comics in The Supergirls with a huge section devoted to the most famous woman in comics.
With such a long history, devoted fan following, iconic television series and numerous attempts at films and new television shows, the Amazon Princess finally hits the big screen. I asked Madrid about the casting choice.
“Like all Wonder Woman fans, I have my own idea of how I see the heroine. Continue reading Wonder Woman Casting Reaction by THE SUPERGIRLS Author
After your enjoy this week’s brand new comics I encourage you to enjoy a blast into the past with a brand new collection that celebrates rarely seen tales of super women.
Divas, Dames and Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics is packed with high adventure with hard boiled detectives, tough reporters, daring pilots, masked vigilantes and powerhouse champions with extraordinary abilities. Today fans celebrate when a female superhero headlines her own comic book series. This collection takes you back to an era when women ruled the anthology comics.
This is the second book from Mike Madrid. The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy and the History of Comic Book Heroines) celebrated the women we love and how they influenced and were influenced by society. Now Madrid shines the spotlight on forgotten heroines who kicked butt as cops, journalists, spies and goddesses devoting a chapter to the different types of heroines followed by a classic tale not seen in decades. Continue reading Blast Into the Past With DIVAS, DAMES & DAREDEVILS
