I see how some comics can be seen
as objectifying women but, it’s not all comics. There are some comics that
objectify women that are written by women. The picture I chose is from my
favorite comic book character. I think her pose and look are to show how intimidating
as well as to show that she’s not afraid of a fight with anyone. I think that her body shape is to try to make
people think that she’s helpless and attractive. What you can’t tell in less
you read the comic is that she is a fierce fighter and can take down whatever
comes after her. Her costume I feel is that it was made for her to be able to
fight easier than having lose fitting clothes. I think that people don’t realize
that ya their trying to sell comics but they have a vision of what they want
out of there comics right down to the clothes. To the writers it’s not always
about what will make this comic sell more. Sometimes it’s about their vision of
what they want the comic to be. Some comics even put men in very reviling
clothes and I think it’s just because it’s what the writer saw in his vision
for the story.
While it is true that there are female comic writers/artists who also objectify women, the industry is predominately male. I think that it's become so normal and pervasive throughout the industry to draw what sells. While the creator may be following their artistic vision to some degree; it’s worth noting that you have to make a product that sells to get published. In regards to her appearance, I think that Rogue’s outfit is certainly more practical than some other characters. While it’s not exposing skin how tight it is shows how slight her build is, which I think plays into her mutant abilities quite nicely.
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