tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014106.post6423473628312114090..comments2023-09-08T01:35:21.679-07:00Comments on Zaki's Corner / Zaki Hasan: The Problem With Wonder WomanZakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06150118173142516267noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014106.post-66266270878448397282011-04-02T21:27:22.644-07:002011-04-02T21:27:22.644-07:00Zaki, I have to admit that most female characters ...Zaki, I have to admit that most female characters in both Marvel and DC look pretty ridiculous. Everytime I look at any collectible items for my favorite characters I just sigh seeing all the outfits. Especially since most of the women are drawn by men who seem to love to keep them quite clotheless and running around in leathery boots or heels *cough* Zatanna *cough* :PHanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047066329454080508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014106.post-31209094377550383212011-03-20T09:23:51.858-07:002011-03-20T09:23:51.858-07:00I liked Val Kilmer as Batman.I liked Val Kilmer as Batman.J.R. LeMarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060796760117717968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014106.post-61795924738352102892011-03-19T10:47:58.812-07:002011-03-19T10:47:58.812-07:00I read a comment from someone once that Chris Reev...I read a comment from someone once that Chris Reeve and Lynda Carter basically "used up" the casting magic for those characters for all time. I kinda think that's true.Zakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014455379015009582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014106.post-8713284463948140232011-03-19T10:25:28.685-07:002011-03-19T10:25:28.685-07:00I could not agree more with you, Zaki. And to you...I could not agree more with you, Zaki. And to your point, I can now see why it is virtually impossible for me to accept any other actor except Christopher Reeve as Superman and any other actress than Linda Carter as Wonder Woman. Whereas, I have no problem with the various Batmans (except, of course, Val Kilmer) or any other changes in the performers who have taken on various superhero roles.<br /><br />I watched Superman II with my twins last week and despite the crappy special effects, and the ridiculous costume--you just have to believe that THAT is Superman. Likewise, I grew up idolizing Linda Carter as Wonder Woman.<br /><br />Sure, younger audiences might not know Carter and won't care--but frankly, the superhero demographic is Gen X. We're the ones who are eating this whole genre up and wallowing in our collective childhood--AND paying big bucks for the merchandise. So I think we're the ones who will make or break this.<br /><br />And like you, I'm not feeling too optimistic about this one.Amanda Quraishihttp://amandaquraishi.comnoreply@blogger.com