Comments on: Stiletto heels are so … three years ago

By: Romanticide

Romanticide — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:12:57 +0000

I’m completely in love with the new look, both of them. Finally they decided to get rid of those damn heels that were too silly for a un-powered superhero to use. The only times I even tolerate them is when they can fly or don’t need to move at all.
And the rockabily, I love it too but it for what I seen seems to be a love it or hate it thing. Also Kate being completely a photocopie of Bruce Wayne was so boring to me.

By: RonnieThunderbolts

RonnieThunderbolts — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:48:25 +0000

I think that having a look and personality that isn’t generic works fine for anyone other than the giant icons. Perfect example is Jack Knight, he has a style and a look, personal tastes and personality in every appearance he is in, portrayed consistently by the creators who’ve used him. Most of his appearances by far were by his creator, but who is to say Batwoman will be any different? I think individual style is a good thing for characters to have, and that isn’t to say she should be stuck like that, if another artist or Williams have her change up her style, well that is something real people do from time to time.

By: Jack Norris

Jack Norris — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:59:19 +0000

I like the idea of giving her alter-ego some kind of identifiable taste in things like music/style/whatever.
This makes her more of a person, and not just someone who’s going to love the music of the next fake comic-book rock star (characters that I somehow just know their music sucks, even though comics are a totally non-aural medium).
Plus, I’ve met more lesbians who fit into that subculture than are millionaire heiresses (even if they’re keeping the money & background, this grounds her and makes her more relatable, at least to me).

By: Amit

Amit — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:55:00 +0000

I totally can’t wait for this.

By: Wesley

Wesley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:06:39 +0000

On one hand, I agree that the heels had to go. They’re totally inappropriate for any woman in an active lifestyle, and is there any more active lifestyle than super-heroics?

On the other hand, I’m not so sure about the retro look. From the issues that I’ve read with Kate Kane in them, this look severely clashes with the ‘celebutante’ that we were introduced to. I honestly expected a look more like Lindsay Lohan than some indie rocker. The trouble is that I think lead characters have to be a bit generic in order for readers to identify with them. I’m afraid this look will just be dropped by the next artist.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:17:45 +0000

After foaming at the mouth after seeing your post on Marvel’s Divas, this is nice and refreshing.

I love the rockabilly alter-ego. But that’s just my own personal tastes. I can see how it’s not for everyone.

The very functional and non-sexual costume is just great.

Now all I need is a good Batgirl comic that both I and my 8yr old daughter can enjoy.