It’s not a stretch, or a surprise, to say that comics are definitely geared towards guys. The majority of comic superheroes are male, and the creators behind these comics are male. That’s just how the comic industry has been for the last fifty years, but slowly things are changing. Female superheroes who were previously underrepresented — without their own stand-alone issues — are moving towards the forefront. It’s awesome. Finally, things are starting to change, as Marvel and DC realize that girls read comics, too.This past year, Marvel has done a lot for their female superheroes. They not only introduced a brand new all-female Avengers team (yes), but also brought us Ms. Marvel, the first Muslim superhero (YES). Oh, and then they made Thor a woman, too, when Jane Foster — who you’ll know from the Thor movies — picked up the hammer one day, and became worthy enough to wield it (!!!). It’s these last two changes to the Marvel universe that have brought a little bit of controversy with them, but Marvel supports both these stories 100%.
