Biblio File

Women Made Women Superheroes

Superheroes are all over the media these days. There is the Marvel series on Netflix.  Captain America: Civil WarBatman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and X-Men Apocalypse are all competing for ticket sales in movie theaters across America. On TV, viewers can followThe Flash (CW), The Arrow (CW), and Marvel's Agents of  S.H.I.E.L.D (ABC).

Much like the television and film industries that draw from it, the comic book industry skews decidedly male: the artists, writers, and characters. In honor of the small minority of women making their way in a male-dominated profession, and turning out some exceptional work, here is a list of female superhero comics created by women, which runs from the traditional superheroes in the DC and Marvel vein to more unconventional superhero comics:

Batgirl

Batgirl Volume 1: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone

Barbara Gordon is back as Batgirl, this time she is up against a nightmare-inducing villian called The Mirror.

Gail Simone is an American comics writer who lives in Portland. Her work includes: Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Welcome to Tranquility, Wonder Woman, Red Sonja, and Batgirl.

 

 

 

 

Astonishing X-Men

Astonishing X-Men Volume 11: Weaponized by Marjorie Liu

Newlywed Kyle learns that marrying Northstar also means marrying the X-men.

Marjorie Liu is a writer of paranormal romance and fantasy novels as well as comics. Her work for Marvel includes: NYX, X-23, Wolverine, and Astonishing X-Men.

 

 

 

 

Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson

Kamala Khan is an ordinary Muslim teenager from Jersey City until she gains her powers and takes NYC by storm. 

G. Willow Wilson is an American comics writer, novelist, essayist, and journalist. She herself is Muslim and lived in Egypt for a time. She has written for both DC and Marvel. 

 

 

 

 
The Adventures of Superhero Girl

A lighthearted twist on the superhero genre.
 
Faith Erin Hicks is a Canadian web comic, comics artist and writer, and animator. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.  She is best known for her webcomic, "Dermotology 101."
 
 
Lumberjanes
Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, and Noelle Stevenson

Five best friends spend the summer at Lumberjane scout camp battling supernatural creatures and solving a mystery. Each character has her own special skill/power. 
 
Lumberjanes came about as a result of Boom! Studios editor Shannon Watters approaching Grace Ellis and Noelle Stevenson about  creating a girl-centric comic book. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

A shapeshifter with anger management issues working undercover posing as a supervillian. 
 
Noelle Stevenson is an American comics writer and artist. She is best known for her work on Nimona and Lumberjanes. She also created the cover art for Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl
 
 
 
 
 
 
Steven Universe

 Steven Universe Volume One created by Rebecca Sugar

Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl and Steven are the Crystal Gems. They will always save the day. And if you think they won't, they'll always find a way.
 
Rebecca Sugar is an American animator, composer, and director. She is best known for creating the TV series Steven Universe, making her the first woman to independently create a series for The Cartoon Network.
 
 
 
 
 

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