Join John and Vivian as they discuss the first volume of Brubaker and Epting’s retro/spy/noir classic Velvet.
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Disney Makes “Inclusion” A Foundational Value for Disney Parks
Disney is changing its corporate culture to make sure that ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are considered at every level of the decision-making process.
“Velvet” Is The Book Club Selection For April
The Heroic Girls Book Club selection for April, 2021, is Velvet, vol. 1: Before the Living End by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting.
Monstress, vol. 1: Awakening
Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900's Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steampunk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the…
Goldie Vance, vol. 1
Join John and Vivian as they discuss the kid-friendly teen-detective book Goldie Vance. Sixteen-year-old Marigold “Goldie” Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her…
Best Graphic Novels for Women and Girls of 2020
Our annual list of female-led comics.
Lady Comic Book History – Ep. 20: Carol Danvers
Carol Danvers started as a supporting character. Then she became Ms. Marvel to cash in on the burgeoning Women's Lib movement of the 1970s. Finally she was transformed into Captain…
The Complete Persepolis
John and Vivian tackle Persepolis, the award-winning autobiography from Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi about growing up during the Cultural Revolution, moving to Europe as a teen and discovering who she…
Lady Comic Book History – Ep. 17: 1966
Batgirl is introduced to the world both in print and on TV! What else happened with female superheroes in 1966? You'll have to listen to find out. Heroic Girls is…
Win A Wonder Woman Prize Pack from Heroic Girls
Day Twelve of the 12 Days of Giveaways It's the last day of our 12 Days of Giveaways, and we have a great prize lined up -- a Wonder Woman…