Superhero comics are supposed to be a celebration of difference. Our heroes have special powers and abilities that no one else has, and this is what allows them to protect others. But in some very important ways, specifically when it comes to how their female characters look and dress, comic books are deathly afraid of difference.
Let’s start with the X-Men, who are supposed to embrace even those that no one else will accept. Here’s Rogue in her first appearance in Avengers Annual #10. Note the sharp facial features, off-beat make-up, and short, slicked-back hair.
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