Not a Thing, Slott

I like Dan Slott, for his humor, high regard for comic writing, and depth of knowledge about comics. Plus, spending time with him at the MidJersey Comicon, he was one of the nicest, funniest, real guys- no pretentions, or sleeze factor, was present. Just him, lots of great stories, and hard work. He even launched into a personal story of one of his best male friends-- and completely took the woman's side because the friend was just being a dirtbag.

I've really grown to like She-Hulk for the writing, but it took a while to get over her cheesecake dimensions and see the story of a woman, lawyer, and She-Hulk fighting for her identity. And The Thing- so relevant and current in references-- the last one had The Thing busting Spidey for his Iron Spidey costume, having 3 arms (makes you look like you can't count!) and paying him to go back to the red-and-blue classic costume. Sadly, I saw on Comics Fairplay The Thing is cancelled.

There have been a lot of accusations regarding his She-Hulk - Starfox storyline, and turning Starfox into a 'serial rapist'. Dan Slott replied , asking posters just to give him a fair shake.
As he says, he did the research, the story is over, and "chill, biscuit". Believe me, I am the first to cry Foul! if I think a writer or artist is exploitative (see Miller, Quesada, Cho)-- but Slott isn't that. He is a decent man, taking on an awful subject, and trying to take us with him.

I knew it would be difficult. And that's why I did it. I want this book to stretch and to grow. I want it to be limitless in what stories we can tell there-- what subject matter we can take on-- what characters we can explore. I NEVER want to work on a book that falls into a rut-- that fails to surprise. I want to take risks. They won't always work. I know that. But I'd rather reach for something and fail-- then rest safely in the comforts of what comes easy. Please tell me that you want the titles you read to do just that! Please!

Do you want to take on an utter flaming tool? Give it to Erik Larsen.

There simply aren't things of interest to women to be found there. [comic stores]
Not many women read superhero comics, period. The subject matter, most often, does not draw them in.
{Of the 50 things I can respond to here, I'll say: I'm glad you are "willing to concede your wrong".}

One of the reasons given for women not reading comics is the overly developed females that adorn many comic book covers. I find that notion a little ridiculous and somewhat insulting to the intelligence of women. Women aren't stupid.
[Thanks, Erik, high praise from your altar. It's insulting to be told not to be insulted! It's ridiculous to tell me, someone who has studied Physics, Calculus, and Information Science that I can't find it absurd when comic art steers into pornified territory, where women are objectified, then disguised as "female empowered". It does distort attitudes about women, relationships, and sex to damaging effect. ]