Gail Simone's Blog, page 899
October 11, 2012
This is my question…how can anyone POSSIBLY still believe...
This is my question…how can anyone POSSIBLY still believe what this guy says?
Storm
My question is this…who is more potentially terrifyingly badass…
Hairy guy with knives on his hands…
…or African queen who carries goddamned HURRICANE KATRINA around with her any time she feels like it?
STORM for PRESIDENT.
I love Ororo like I can’t even say.
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Storm litho by Simone...
Storm litho by Simone Bianchi, color by Simone Peruzzi
Even tho she still has the stupid crown
Simone Bianchi knows how to draw Storm
Wow.
Seriously. I know it’s arrogant sounding, but someday, I’ma write Storm and I am going to write her as fucking STORM.
I Like Tumblr
I got forty millionteen emails and messages from people in support after the Knightfall thread last night, and it’s really appreciated.
But honest, it’s okay. I don’t doubt the sincerity of the people who looked at Knightfall and genuinely thought it was some sort of Steph statement. And most were perfectly civil. It’s fine.
Then this morning I got up and saw awesome cosplay, some great scans, funny political stuff, kind words about Batgirl 13, and a really fascinating post from a Tumblr who objected to Knockout cheating a bit on Scandal.
Tumblr is pretty great, actually. My biggest problem with it is that I end up STARING AT IT FOR FAR TOO LONG.
Thanks, Tumblr! :)
That One-Eyed Badass Chick: Time For a Rant
Okay, so this might be completely out of nowhere, but this is something that’s been sitting with me for a while and it’s recently been constantly in my head for some reason, so I really feel like I need to get it off my chest. Note that I love Secret Six. I think the series and (most of) the…
No problem at all, this is very interesting.
I disagree with some of what you’ve said here, but in a larger sense, I think there’s a problem with the idea that what a character does is somehow something the writer condones. That just isn’t the case, at all.
These ARE villains, for one thing. Floyd is never tasteful, he routinely kills people without a thought.
The thing about this being a ‘plot point,’ I hate to say it, but everything’s a ‘plot point.’
My thinking with Knockout is purely about her history. If you follow her character, she was exceedingly about sexuality, often on a moment’s notice. Her constant flirtation with Superboy (and basically everyone else) showed that. She was essentially built for that, if we follow her backstory.
But here’s the thing…she’s not from Earth. Why WOULD she have the same ideas about monogamy as someone raised here. Have you read the New Gods stuff, or followed Knockout over in Superboy? It seems a little judgmental. Her culture is different.
Was it a bad decision, absolutely. Was it hurtful to Scandal, without question. But I maintain that knowing Knockout’s history, there’s nothing that surprising about it.
Also, when she DID find out that Scandal expected monogamy (well, until issue 36!), that was the end of Knockout looking for sex elsewhere.
Lots of couples maintain deep love with each other and have other partners for sex, it’s not some hideous, evil in itself, and warriors of Apokalips, who could be killed in battle, don’t have time for regrets or self-doubt.
All that stuff about cheating, I agree, cheating is bad. But one of the things that, I think sets Secret Six apart is that the characters do human things, they do foolish things, they do hurtful things. Part of the emotional component in the book is hoping they choose the right road, but they often do not do that.
It’s an interesting post you’ve written, no offense taken whatsoever, and I’m glad you like the book.
Gail, for what it's worth, I've been thinking "Azrael" since the name came up. – Jack of Spades
Oh, I think most people who read Knightfall or followed Azrael saw the similarity immediately.
I’m not discounting people who felt she was meant to look like Spoiler, I think that’s their legitimate reaction. But I think if you look at Knightfall and Azrael side-by-side, it’s clear who she was REALLY supposed to evoke.
I think the colors could vary more, that would help. Workin’ on it!
It's National Coming Out Day!
I keep seeing messages from people, mostly well-meaning straight people, saying, “Be yourself!” and that’s great and all.
But this is still a very personal decision and not everyone feels they CAN come out right now.
If you’re around this situation with a friend, family member or lover, I would ask that you please respect their choice, no one needs a new reason to feel pressured.
That said, if today is your coming out day, congratulations and very best wishes!
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So, like, I’m sure this is entirely coincidental, but has it been addressed at any point why Mr. Lawton appears to be the proud new owner of a pair of Mr. Blake’s pajama pants?
OH. MY. GOD.
That is INCEPTION style stuff.
What a catch!
In my head-cannon, I’m going to take this as definite proof that those two are vigorously paying Boggle. :P
I am still mind-blown by this. HOW DID I NEVER NOTICE THIS?
All we need now is for Jeannette to show up wearing Ragdoll’s footie jammies to confirm EVERYTHING.
I hate to point this out, because every seems so excited about it, but…
Mr. Kittie is actually wearing a pair of sweatpants in his pic, whereas Deadshot is wearing lounging pants.
Hmmm. Maybe. I wouldn’t say it’s that definitive.
BUT THEY ARE STILL COORDINATING LIKE BESTIES.
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