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'Ms. Marvel' Wins at Hugo Awards Dogged by Politics
'Ms. Marvel' Wins at Hugo Awards Dogged by Politics
'Ms. Marvel' Wins at Hugo Awards Dogged by Politics
The 2015 Hugo Awards took place at the 73rd annual Worldcon in Spokane, Washington, on Saturday, recognizing achievements in science fiction and fantasy storytelling. Administered by the World Science Fiction Society, the awards are considered the most prestigious in their field, and many of this year's winners reflected the progressive edge of the genre --- a trend perhaps exemplified by the winner for Best Graphic Story (aka the comics category); Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal, by G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona and Jake Wyatt, published by Marvel.
Two Years Ago Today: The Debut of Kamala Khan
Two Years Ago Today: The Debut of Kamala Khan
Two Years Ago Today: The Debut of Kamala Khan
When you think of the term superhero, what instinctively comes to mind? Is it a straight white man with bulging muscles and a scarlet cape? Or a brooding vigilante with an aggressive streak and a heart of gold? Whatever your thoughts on mainstream superheroes, Kamala Khan, otherwise known as Ms. Marvel, effortlessly dismantles them. Debuting on this day in 2013 in a cameo in the pages of Captain Marvel, the Pakistani American Muslim teenager quickly became one of the most honest and relatable heroes in the Marvel pantheon.
'A-Force': A Perplexing Read for a Lapsed True Believer
'A-Force': A Perplexing Read for a Lapsed True Believer
'A-Force': A Perplexing Read for a Lapsed True Believer
A-Force is an alternate reality limited series that's a part of the current Marvel Comics crossover event, Secret Wars. Written by G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett and drawn by Jorge Molina, it's been greatly anticipated due to its pile-up of Marvel's best and lesser-known female superheroes, leading many to believe that it would be an all-women adventure. At first it seems like an island full of women, and then it seems like an island full of superheroes. It’s neither. It’s not. This is no Themyscira.
G. Willow Wilson Responds To Jill Lepore's Criticism of A-Force
G. Willow Wilson Responds To Jill Lepore's Criticism of A-Force
G. Willow Wilson Responds To Jill Lepore's Criticism of A-Force
You may have read Jill Lepore's op-ed about A-Force #1, which caused some consternation in the comics community. It was an odd piece that not only reinforced a lot of the "comics are just for kids" stereotypes from mainstream media, but also put a lot of shame on the superheroines, and on the creators of A-Force. A-Force writer G. Willow Wilson posted a thoughtful response on Tumblr, which we've reprinted here with her permission.
The Women of Marvel Fight Sharks in 'A-Force' #1 [Preview]
The Women of Marvel Fight Sharks in 'A-Force' #1 [Preview]
The Women of Marvel Fight Sharks in 'A-Force' #1 [Preview]
We're already quite excited about A-Force, the new Avengers team from writers G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett, and artist Jorge Molina, that brings together some of Marvel's all-time greatest heroes as perhaps the greatest super-team of all time, including Captain Marvel, Dazzler, America Chavez, Nico Minoru, Spider-Gwen, and She-Hulk. Now we're especially excited because of this unlettered preview that shows them fighting sharks.
2015 Eisner Award Nominations Announced
2015 Eisner Award Nominations Announced
2015 Eisner Award Nominations Announced
Today the 2015 Eisner nominations were announced for the awards ceremony that will take place on July 10th during San Diego Comic-Con International. There aren't a ton of surprises in this year's list --- books like Ms. Marvel, Saga, Multiversity, and Bandette led in terms of total nominations --- but as always it's good to see quality books get their due, and it was a year of positive movement in terms of gender diversity, with multiple women nominated in most major categories. We still have a ways to go, but seeing progress is a good sign.
From Kitty to Kamala: The Heroes Who Made Ms. Marvel
From Kitty to Kamala: The Heroes Who Made Ms. Marvel
From Kitty to Kamala: The Heroes Who Made Ms. Marvel
Kamala Khan is a superstar now. Introduced only a year ago by Marvel, she’s become a bona fide figurehead for the publisher. A young Muslim girl in America who develops powers and uses them to try and help people, her story has caught on with a mainstream audience and turned the Ms Marvel series into a real, actual hit, especially among the growing digital readership. What’s fascinating about the character, though, is how clearly she’s embedded into the tradition of superhero comics, and how you can draw a direct line from her back through Marvel’s history, to some of the company's most popular female superheroes. Kamala broke through at just the right moment in time, in just the right way, for the readership to embrace her, but she owes a debt to several characters that came before her.
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Next Saturday at the Long Beach Comic Expo the first ever winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity will be named, and today the organizers revealed an impressive roster of nominees that includes a tribute to the first Chinese-American superhero, a blaxploitation revival, and the most prominent Muslim superhero in North American comics.
Dynamite Launches 'Swords of Sorrow' Event with Gail Simone
Dynamite Launches 'Swords of Sorrow' Event with Gail Simone
Dynamite Launches 'Swords of Sorrow' Event with Gail Simone
Dynamite has announced a new big event series from Gail Simone and Sergio Davila, Swords of Sorrow. Crossing over between many of their female characters, the series will lead into a series of tie-in stories written by some of the most talented women in the business, including Marguerite Bennett, Leah Moore, Mairghread Scott, Emma Beeby, Mikki Kendal, Nancy Collins, and G. Willow Wilson.
Marvel Unveils 'A-Force', The All-Female Avengers
Marvel Unveils 'A-Force', The All-Female Avengers
Marvel Unveils 'A-Force', The All-Female Avengers
Marvel promised a "forceful" announcement on ABC's daytime talk show The View today, and the entire world was ready for a Secret Wars/Star Wars crossover comic that would pit Jar-Jar Binks against Adam The X-Treme (or something), and then... nothing. There was no Star Wars announcement. There was no announcement of any kind; it got bumped off the show. Still, someone at Marvel has hopefully learned an important lesson about not using the word 'force' to promote things that don't involve Star Wars. What Marvel did announce today was a new Secret Wars tie-in that is legitimately exciting in its own right, just sadly overshadowed by the Star Wars announcement that never was and the epic DC announcement that kicked off the day. The real announcement, unveiled through various outlets, is a new all-female Avengers book from writers G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett, and artist Jorge Molina, called A-Force.

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