The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I love this informing, rich history of female superheroes. While I grew up reading a lot of comic books, I didn't know the history of female superheroes. I feel after reading this book, there's simply a lot more to learn about all kinds of superheroes. "

" A very good and humorous history of gender and women in comics decade by decade. I loved it! "

" I didn't' finish this---too bust trying to keep up with my book clubs and my health care policy books. It was a fun read which told the story of this country's view of women and femininity as seen through the portrayal of women as comic superheroes. "

" Did not add anything insightful if you have read up on 20th century popular culture. "

" This was a pretty interesting read. There are times that drag on when he is going into detail, but I think that is more to help people who don't know much about these characters. A lot of it is probably going to information you already know, but seeing more how the Comic Code Authority drastically changed how women were written, and the ensuing issues in the following decades. "

" Comic book nerd + feminist+ this book= one happy me "

" The book was a long list with very broad generalizations and connections made between the time that a work was published in and the representation of women in comics. Total bummer. "

" Given to me by mama on Christmas 2009 "

" You want to be believable when talking about female superheroes and gender issues in comics? Try not to refer to women as slatterns, trollops, or skanks. "

" It' a thoughtful and entertaining read, especially for a feminist geek girl like me. However, it would have been even better if there were illustrations since some of the older heroines aren't well known to younger comic fans and it is a bit inconvenient to google them out while reading the book. "

" A Fun and informative read for someone who clearly knows their stuff and is very passionate. The book is a little bit disorganized, bit for me that didn't take away from my ability to enjoy it. Fascinating lens through which to view feminism. "

" Fun history of comic book heroines. "

" Good overview but the material is often repetitive and not as in depth in its critiques as I was hoping. "

" As the view of women and there place in society has changed, so has the representation of the female heroine. I really enjoyed this book. "

" Comic book nerd + feminist+ this book= one happy me "

" The book was a long list with very broad generalizations and connections made between the time that a work was published in and the representation of women in comics. Total bummer. "