Bad Comic Book Stereotypes

I like comic books err... graphic novels. Yeah, that's the ticket. I am a Marvel Girl, pretty much, but as I've said before, I'm getting into the gritty works of Frank Miller. If I had more cha-ching in my ba-nking, I'd see what the fuss is about Warren Ellis.

Gambit (or Gambitch as one of my friends would say) aka Remy LeBeau. Bad "accent." Well, I like Gambit, but to some people from Louisana, he is considered offensive, mostly because he seems to be a rather contrived character.


Banshee--If you can't see how blatantly stereotypical he is, then shame on you. Hot-headed and with a really thick accent with blond-reddish hair. Hmmm. Not all Irish are hot-headed or have thick accents. Reddish hair seems to be more common over in Ireland and Scotland, but one shouldn't assume. What's wrong with black or brown hair?There is such a thing as a Black Celt. Oh, I see. It's not as easy to know the character is from Ireland. I get it, you lazy sons of a gun....

Siryn--Banshee's daughter who had a drinking problem. Imagine that. An Irishwoman who drinks too much. I'm offended.

Rogue--I know. She's my favorite character of all time, but she IS a little on the stereotypical side with her sugary "accent" and her love for another Southerner. Gambit.

Wonder Woman--Paradise Island. No men in sight. Women who look they are of Greek descent. I *wonder* (take a break from reading to bust a gut laughing at my ingenious pun) what you are supposed to infer. Hmm. I guess they might as well named Paradise Island ... Isle of Lesbos II.

Batman--What's a poor orphaned rich boy supposed to do? Act the playboy by day and save Gotham at night. I'm not sure where the stereotype comes in. I just wanted an excuse to post this picture.

Sorry there was no Junk Drawer Friday, but I had taken the day off of posting to enjoy a friend's company. Enjoy my snarky sense of humor, though