During quarantine, in such difficult and uncertain times, I thought I'd try to cheer myself and everyone else up by recommending some of my favourite comics. Specifically, comics about women and girls, or at least ones that don't ignore female audiences. Here are the books that I'd recommend reading while indoors, with links to my more detailed reviews added in.
First up, it's comics about superheroines by Marvel. Hope you enjoy!
12. 'Domino, Vol. 1: Killer Instinct' by Gail Simone (Writer), David Baldeón (Artist)
A lot of fun, like a smarter, more sophisticated Deadpool. Review here.
11. 'Angela: Queen of Hel: Journey to the Funderworld' by Marguerite Bennett (Writer), Kim Jacinto (Artist), Stephanie Hans (Artist)
An epic, colossal mindfuck. Like a rock and roll, lesbian and transgender Shakespeare play. Or a feminist lesbian Greek mythology epic. You do NOT want to miss this. Review here.
10. 'X-Men: Days of Future Past (Uncanny X-Men (1963) #138-143, Annual #4)' by Chris Claremont (Writer), John Byrne (Artist)
Just a great X-Men comics collection, through and through. And Kitty Pryde is awesome. So is everyone else (except Professor X, he's a dick). This is what superhero comics were made for. Review here.
9. 'X-Men: Kitty Pryde & Wolverine (Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #1-6)' by Chris Claremont (Writer), Al Milgrom (Artist)
A classic Kitty Pryde comic. Oh and Wolverine is cool too. Review here.
8. 'Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!, Volume 1: Hooked On A Feline' by Kate Leth (Writer), Brittney Williams (Artist), Megan Wilson (Colourist)
Cute, colourful, feminist superheroine fun. Review here.
7. 'The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol.1: Squirrel Power' by Ryan North (Writer), Erica Henderson (Artist)
Such a fun gem of a comic. Hilarious and clever, and Squirrel Girl is a legend. Remember, she is canonically the strongest Marvel superhero ever, and among the smartest. Review here.
6. 'Mockingbird, Vol. 1: I Can Explain' by Chelsea Cain (Writer), Kate Niemczyk (Artist)
A very clever and highly intellectual superhero comic that is still enjoyable. Bobbi Morse is another legend for a whole host of reasons. A hell of a smart, brave, strong, unbeatable, and complex woman, especially for the Marvel universe. She's a BDSM dominatrix who's more versatile than Barbie - what more could you want?! Really, despite the title of this comic, she doesn't have to explain herslef to anyone. Review here.
5. 'Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight' by Kelly Sue DeConnick (Writer), Dexter Soy (Artist), Emma Ríos (Artist)
A good introduction to Captain Marvel comics. It's about how Carol Danvers had risen above her Ms. Marvel days, and became a badass and an inspiration in her own right. Full of feminism, women in battle, heart, and time travel. Smart as well as touching. Review here.
4. 'She-Hulk, Volume 1: Deconstructed' by Mariko Tamaki (Writer), Nico Leon (Artist), Matt Milla (Colourist)
A She-Hulk/Jen Walters comic which explores PTSD, anxiety, and panic attacks. It is bloody brilliant. It's one of the few good things to come out of the disastrous Civil War II. Review here.
3. 'The Unstoppable Wasp: G.I.R.L. Power' by Jeremy Whitley (Writer), Elsa Charretier (Artist)
Want more fun girl power comics which showcase genius girls in the Marvel universe the way the movies hardly did? Here you go! A colourful, feminist, diverse and inclusive dream. So sweet, adorable, dramatic, and touching. Review here.
2. 'Ms. Marvel Omnibus Vol. 1 (Ms. Marvel #1-4)' by G. Willow Wilson (Writer), Various artists
Do I need to explain myself in this instance? No, I don't. Everyone should read about Kamala Khan. At least her early issues. She is everything a new generation of heroes - for a new generation of comic readers - needs to be. Review here.
1. 'Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More' by Kelly Sue DeConnick (Writer), David López (Artist)
Out of all of the Captain Marvel comics that I have read, this one stands out as the best to me. It's stiff competition, but Higher, Further, Faster, More highlights Carol Danvers at her strongest; at her smartest, funniest, wittiest, and her most confident, charismatic, dynamic, caring, and joyful. It is a damn great colourful and fun superhero comic - in space! There's POC and LGBTQ representation too. Wonderful, fantastic, bright, and alive. As I say in my review, "It’s a cartoon serial with a lot of heart and brains." Thank you, Kelly Sue DeConnick! Review here.
Stay tuned for more diverse girls' comics!
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