While it might not seem like it, writing comics is a means of capturing entire years and decades worth of culture and history in a single, concise issue. Cultural trends, national news, global politics, and more are represented in the stories that feature Marvel’s favorite larger-than-life characters. Once upon a time, it was commonplace to see Captain America fighting the Communist Reds; today, such villainous forces are less of a national threat than they were once perceived to be. To this end, comics – no matter how short or insignificant they may seem – are time capsules. Opening a comic and diving into its story can elicit a smile as readers are taken back in time.Sometimes, however, comics don’t stand the test of time and serve as staunch examples of how not to pen a story. It’s important to remember that as poorly as these stories may have aged, a great many people put effort into making them. While certain stories are more explicitly dubious than others, for the most part, many are simply products of their times, whether it be an influence from its cultural zeitgeist or different cultural norms. Some of the more contentious moments in Marvel history would draw some sharp looks nowadays.Janet Van Dyne is no slouch. While she may have started as the spunky and fashionable foil to Hank Pymâs more uptight scientist persona, sheâs never been stupid or dim-witted. Sheâs always had the intellect and brains to match her attitude and looks, so sheâs been such a great partner for Hank. So to see Jan think of nothing more than how happy she is to be in a room full of men â not contributing to their plans, not voicing her opinions on the matter – but just being happy sheâs in a room full of testicles is absurd and a huge disservice not just to her character, but to all women in general.
While it might not seem like it, writing comics is a means of capturing entire years and decades worth of culture and history in a single, concise issue. Cultural trends, national news, global politics, and more are represented in the stories that feature Marvel‘s favorite larger-than-life characters. Once upon a time, it was commonplace to see Captain America fighting the Communist Reds; today, such villainous forces are less of a national threat than they were once perceived to be. To this end, comics – no matter how short or insignificant they may seem – are time capsules. Opening a comic and diving into its story can elicit a smile as readers are taken back in time.
Sometimes, however, comics don’t stand the test of time and serve as staunch examples of how not to pen a story. It’s important to remember that as poorly as these stories may have aged, a great many people put effort into making them. While certain stories are more explicitly dubious than others, for the most part, many are simply products of their times, whether it be an influence from its cultural zeitgeist or different cultural norms. Some of the more contentious moments in Marvel history would draw some sharp looks nowadays.
Janet Van Dyne is no slouch. While she may have started as the spunky and fashionable foil to Hank Pymâs more uptight scientist persona, sheâs never been stupid or dim-witted. Sheâs always had the intellect and brains to match her attitude and looks, so sheâs been such a great partner for Hank. So to see Jan think of nothing more than how happy she is to be in a room full of men â not contributing to their plans, not voicing her opinions on the matter – but just being happy sheâs in a room full of testicles is absurd and a huge disservice not just to her character, but to all women in general.
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