marobbins's review against another edition
4.0
I very much enjoyed this book because it touched on several of my interests: female representation in comics, feminism, postmodernism in comics, and the history of comics. I learned a lot about Wonder Woman that will be helpful to me in my research, and her history in particular is fascinating. I enjoyed her analysis of other female characters in comics, such as the Incredible She-Hulk, Supergirl, and Storm, although I think some of it could have gone more in depth. In particular, I think she could have talked more about intersectionality and how it applies to the characters she discussed. Her application of Judith Butler's gender theories was very beneficial to me, though. The book was accessible and interesting to read, and although it was short, it packed a lot of good information into less than 140 pages. I would recommend it to people who are interested in feminist theory and comics.
whitneyborup's review against another edition
3.0
This is the kind of criticism I would like to write, the kind of criticism that people read, and the kind of criticism that we're not really allowed to write until we get tenure. That's not to say that this is particularly effective criticism, but I did like the style. To an extent. Robinson seriously hates Geoff Klock...and while I don't know if that's justified (I haven't read "How to Read Superhero Comics and Why" but the passages she quotes are pretty bad) it does seem a bit too mean to make fun of his split infinitives. As for the actual content, I felt like her thesis wasn't quite focused enough to be totally cohesive.
devoneylooser's review against another edition
5.0
I've had the pleasure of reviewing this book: Looser, Devoney. Rev. of Wonder Women: Feminism and Superheroes, by Lillian S. Robinson. the minnesota review 63–64 (2005): 239–43. Print.
mistyknights's review against another edition
2.0
Nice observations here and there, but overall not all that insightful. Lots of summarizing of character story lines, not enough analysis of characters and said story lines. Also, if you insist on identifying characters of color as such whenever they show up, there should be a reason for it beyond 'this character was a black guy/girl.' And?!!!
Ugh, I wish this book was better.
Ugh, I wish this book was better.
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