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THIS TUMBLR ACCOUNT IS EVERYTHING

Phil Coulson as a suspicious dolphin.

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Would Latveria compete in Eurovision?

Oh sweet criminy.

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“Rebirth: Green Lanterns bringing Simon Baz into the spotlight from off the back burner and Jessica Cruz over from Justice League went a long way in my book, both for the diversity they brought to the roster of Earth Lanterns (Simon’s a Lebanese-American Muslim battling the label of “Muslim terrorist” in Michigan, and Jessica’s a Mexican-American with intense anxiety) as well as bringing fresh blood to the Hero’s Journeys in progress among the corps.”

(via Rebirth Green Lanterns: Crossing (Out) Jordan)

#dc rebirth #diversity #we need diverse comics #mexican americans #muslim americans

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Timeline of Female Comic Book Characters

A selected timeline of Female Comic Book Characters. This timeline contains 95 characters from Lois Lane in 1938 to Gwenpool in 2015.

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If you want to understand why the recent Captain America is deeply offensive, you need to take into account the history of the character. @jessplummerwrites  discusses (and of course, there be spoilers ahead). 

(and YES, we know it’s a stunt. We know how comics work, thanks.)

On Steve Rogers #1, Antisemitism, and Publicity Stunts

#captain america #steve rogers #captain america steve rogers #antisemitism #comics

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Marvel’s Kevin Feige Speaks on MCU’s Diversity, China, and Female Directors

As you can imagine, Marvel’s Kevin Feige is doing a lot of interviews lately (just like the stars of his films). He recently was asked about the studio’s diversity issues, what he thinks is the cultural impact of Black heroes, and directorial edicts.

Please read the whole story, and share, at TheNerdyBird.com!

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Our managing editor might have a Star Wars problem.

In honor of Star Wars Day…I present a collage of me wearing Star Wars stuff.

#star wars addict #its a real problem

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How chill is today, May 4, 2016?

Today is Poe-Dameron-falling-a-little-bit-more-in-love-with-Finn-on-May-the-Fourth-be-With-You-Chill. 

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@runwithskizzers drops some truth bombs on Asian representation in Hollywood.

#whitewashedOUT #asian representation #aapi

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Fat Chance: 7 Superheroes Who Could Use a Size Upgrade

#body positivity #fat superhero #faith #size acceptance

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We’ve already placed our orders.

ARCHIE COMICS TEAMS WITH THREADLESS FOR NEW CLOTHING LINE

#hotArchie

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Have you ever been in a bad relationship? Sara just got out of one with Harley Quinn.

#harley quinn #dc comics #abusive relationship #objectification #feminism

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Our editor @swapnakrishna will be at the Washington, DC prize ceremony and afterparty!

World Book Night is this weekend! Be sure to register to get your free ticket if you plan on attending our NYC, LA, or DC events with @bookriot. There’ll be loads of rad people in rad places - like Jeffrey Cranor, Megan Abbott, Dhonielle Clayton, and Danielle Henderson in actual tumblr headquarters if you’re going to the NYC event.

Don’t forget to register and don’t forget to bring a book (or a few) for the book drive! See you there!

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Alice discusses how Captain Marvel, the Carol Corps, and Kelly Sue DeConnick changed her life.

#carol corps #carol danvers #kelly sue deconnick #LGBTQIA #Captain Marvel

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DC Comics’  Women of C o l o r 

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