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.
I first read The Supergirls after seeing Madrid’s panel at Geek Girl Con in Seattle. This cultural history of comic book heroines demonstrates the influence of politics, fashion, pop trends have on the icons of comics and vise versa over the decades.
With Wonder Woman on the big screen, Captain Marvel portrayed by an Oscar winner, Supergirl in her own television series plus all the new and legacy heroes breaking comic shop records, Madrid wanted reflect, celebrate and look ahead with this revised and expanded edition. It’s a must for comic lovers or for anyone who loves pop culture history told with extensive knowledge and a passion for celebrating the power of the women of comics.
The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy and the Comic Book History of Comic Book Heroines – revised and updated edition is from Exterminating Angel Press and you can pre-order here along with Madrid’s other celebrations of comic book stars of the past: Divas, Dames and Daredevils: Lost Heroines of the Golden Age and Vixens, Vamps and Vipers: Lost Heroines of the Golden Age or look them in your local book shop.
If Madrid is speaking at your local con or book shop you should definitely attend in person to experience his insightful presentations that will make you laugh, wonder, engage and learn about our favorite queens of comics and follow him on Twitter.
By Editor