Never a Sidekick

Never a Sidekick
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 221
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ISBN-10 : 9781538192436
ISBN-13 : 1538192438
Rating : 4/5 (438 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Never a Sidekick by : Tim Hanley

Download or read book Never a Sidekick written by Tim Hanley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-12-17 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the history of Batgirl from her groundbreaking comics debut to her disappointing live-action appearances and beyond in an "appealing, comprehensive, and enjoyable tour of Batgirl's many iterations." (Booklist) For over sixty years, every woman who took on the mantle of Batgirl has been a powerful, independent heroine, each belying the sidekick status the name implies and connecting with a unique subset of marginalized fans. Betty Kane, the original Bat-Girl, was a hero for young girls at a time when the genre was leaving them behind. Barbara Gordon embodied the values of the women’s liberation movement and became a powerful figure in disability representation. Cassandra Cain was a woman of color in the traditionally monochromatic DC Comics universe. Stephanie Brown was a perpetual outsider, a voice for those who never belonged but kept trying regardless. Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl explores the evolving role of the Batgirls across the turbulent history of the superhero industry, as well as the importance of their fans, who pushed the genre forward to become more diverse and inclusive. Tim Hanley traces how each Batgirl dealt with a litany of mistreatment from a publisher who didn’t understand their distinct appeal and didn’t care to learn. From erasure to benchings to grievous injury and even death, the Batgirls have been subject to the genre’s worst excesses—and they have not fared much better on television or in movies. However, Batgirl always comes back stronger and more resilient, and has remained a staple in the DC universe for decades. A must-read for fans new and old, Never a Sidekick is a tribute to an iconic character and a call to action for media to better embrace and represent female heroes.


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