#tim hanley

[mswyrr]

I need everyone to know about Joan Alexander's "Lois Lane irl" level chutzpah!

[jhsharman]

near hits or near misses

... aiming for the "nickelodeon crowd" in merchandise, at least... After a PG-13 movie tanked, Archie Comics was going to keep it clean for any studio products. As opposed to the next decade when RAS has Sabrina in witch orgies. Move things to somewhere between 'g' and 'pg', and --

Tim Hanley, The Leading Ladies of Riverdale, published 2020, pages 120-121

[laufire]

Lois’s constant adversary throughout the decades was Superman. When Superman wasn’t around, she got to be the hero and she excelled at it, from “Lois Lane, Girl Reporter” to “The Death of Superman”. On her own, Lois is a fascinating character who fulfills the typical superhero narrative of fighting evil and catching bad guys, without the need for superpowers. Yet even in her self-titled series, almost every story revolved around Superman. While he was good for a front page scoop here and there, he was also a regular source of tears and frustration for Lois. He stole her stories, he embarrassed her, and he monopolized her time. In short, Superman is the worst thing to ever happen to Lois Lane. At the same time, he’s also the reason she exists. Lois was created to be a supporting character for the Man of Steel, and almost every comic book and adaptation that she’s appeared in bears his name in some capacity. There would be no Lois Lane without Superman. The same is true for most female characters in superhero comic books: they are primarily adjuncts to the stories of male heroes. This imbalance is not unique to superheroes. Throughout society, both in the real world and in entertainment, men’s narratives are dominant. They are disproportionately represented at all major levels, and their stories monopolize the public discourse. This doesn’t mean that women’s stories aren’t there, but they are more rare and have to be sought out. Even then, one often must dig through a lot of bad to find the good.

"Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of The Daily Planet's Ace Reporter" by Tim Hanley.

[the-final-sentence]

There's always another life just around the corner, with heroes to outwit and treasures to steal.

Tim Hanley, from The Many Lives of Catwoman

[darkmattersproj]

Before ‘Black Panther’ movie, black comic creators spent years breaking down barriers The only time comics included black characters were when they were depicted as villains.

[fyeahbatcat]

For more than 75 years, Catwoman has forged her own path in a clear-cut world of stalwart heroes, diabolical villains and damsels in distress. Sometimes a thief, sometimes a vigilante, sometimes neither and sometimes both, the mercurial Catwoman gleefully defies classification. Her relentless independence across comic books, television and film appearances set her apart from the rest of the superhero world. When female characters were limited to little more than romantic roles, Catwoman used her feminine wiles to manipulate Batman and escape justice at every turn. When male villains dominated Gotham on the small screen, Catwoman entered the mix and outshone them all. When female-led comics were few and far between, Catwoman headlined her own series for over 20 years. 

True to her nature, Catwoman stole the show everywhere she appeared, regardless of the medium. But her unique path had its downsides as well. Her existence on the periphery of the superhero world made her expendable, and she was prone to lengthy absences. Her villainous origins also made her susceptible to sexualized and degrading depictions from her primarily male creators in ways that most conventional heroines didn't face. Exploring the many incarnations of this cultural icon offers a new perspective on the superhero genre and showcases the fierce resiliency that has made Catwoman a fan favorite for decades. 

The Many Lives of Catwoman: The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale by Tim Hanley is available online and in retailers now. 

Also check out Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet’s Ace Reporter and Wonder Woman Unbound: The Curious History of the World’s Most Famous Heroine. 

[mswyrr]

Fun book! Not an academic history, but well researched and interesting. Provides the ups and downs of the entire nearly 90 year history of Lois Lane. It's fascinating because, as i mentioned while reading, those ups and downs track with struggles over women's rights irl and cultural shifts over the decades.

[the-final-sentence]

To forget her past is to miss what makes Wonder Woman such a great hero.

Tim Hanley, from Wonder Woman Unbound