Reviews

DC Comics Covergirls by Adam Hughes, Michael Layne Turner, Louise Simonson, J. Scott Campbell

thomasroche's review

4.0

This is a fascinating collection of female heros on covers from DC comics over the ages. Supergirl and Wonder Woman have interesting and checkered histories. What is so strange is to see the occasional juxtaposition of girl power with rankly sexist messages -- meaning dating and marrying messages and the like. As far as overall sexuality and the exposure of female flesh, that is a whole nother ball game and very strange to see alongside the repeated motifs of the female superheros. It's especially fun when covers feature Supergirl, Lois Lane or Wonder Woman, for instance, getting ready for dates. It's weird.

The two sensibilities, girl-positive and patronizing, coexist in this oddly reactionary space that creates a complete mental meltdown when I look at it. A lovely slice of pop-culture history.

birdmanseven's review

3.0

This was really fun. I was hesitant to pick it up because I assumed it was just a cover gallery. It actually had a lot of interesting history aside from the great collection of covers. It spent way to much time on Vertigo & Wildstorm, but as a whole it was pretty solid.

realbooks4ever's review

5.0

Please read my review here: http://realbooks4ever.tumblr.com/post/103001401114#

ashlightgrayson's review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

An excellent resource for learning about the history and development of some of our favorite female DC superheroines.