The other day, I drove the car (!) to the comic book store, where I bought the second issue of Marvel’s latest attempt to woo the ladies – Marvel Divas. (If Marvel wants to expand their market to include more women, why can’t they have a woman write this series? Who knows, that might make it a little less cringe-inducing.) The second issue was better than the first – I think the only thing that really made me die inside was the use of the phrase “retail therapy,” and I can live with that. And it really is charmingly drawn:
Firestar is the second from the left, and isn’t she cute? She’s a graduate student, she has stage 2 breast cancer, her doctor’s name is Stephen – oh my goodness, she’s pretty much me! But the similarities break down eventually, as (spoiler!) Firestar’s bff Hellcat is considering selling her soul to ensure Firestar’s recovery, whereas I have people all over the Midwest praying Protestant prayers on my behalf.
At this point I am just going to have to own it – I am not too cool for Marvel Divas, in fact I am enjoying it. Well played, Marvel – well played.
I thought Firestar was a Latina from New(ha)Mexico?. T, is back from Alaska and is used to traveling in knots which means driving at any speed beyond 6mph is a bit of a carney ride for her. I’m glad you can drive because I become all weak and helpless when driving outside of my state. I’ll read the Divas when I get out there. Last few years it seems when I walk into my local comic shop the staff thinks I’m some irate dad looking for a corrupt house of ill repute and looking for smack down even though I’ve had an account there for years. Plus, they are not great about making sure I don’t miss an issue. Wow, my life is hard.
Tom’s thinking of Firebird, who was a provisional West Coast Avenger. I see what you mean by “charmingly drawn,” but I think I’ll pass. I’m just waiting on the final issue of Old Man Logan and then I really ought to quit. Although I have been catching up on Y, which is entertaining, sort of.
As for driving, I caught a ride in my boss’s latest-edition Prius the other day. It’s got so many gizmos you’d have to be forgiven for thinking you’re James Bond, except it probably isn’t quite fast enough.
New hat photos? I recommend the new wig at a rakish angle, just slightly askew.