tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post125015120310999554..comments2023-05-23T08:46:26.870-07:00Comments on Holy Heroes!!: Warrior Nun ArealaElliothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08144417439505262113noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-76814057481407322672010-08-10T06:50:33.354-07:002010-08-10T06:50:33.354-07:00Ok this is not a good one, I believe it goes more ...Ok this is not a good one, I believe it goes more in a personal matter, i had an aunt that was a nun, and i just can imagine her in this type of action... I really don't like this one.Viagrahttp://www.xlpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-71722541250920352402007-10-20T20:38:00.000-07:002007-10-20T20:38:00.000-07:00That one sounds as if it would be right up Gabriel...That one sounds as if it would be right up Gabriel's alley, EegahInc.D. G. D. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346583340543997976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-52146276758444610782007-10-19T18:30:00.000-07:002007-10-19T18:30:00.000-07:00Yow, I've never read this one. Looks like somethin...Yow, I've never read this one. Looks like something I would avoided like the plague during the 90s.<BR/><BR/>But I do recall The Seraph. Am I the only one old enough to remember him from the Super Friends comics of the 70s. He was a Jewish guy who ran around wearing articles of clothing from Old Testament heroes. I think he had the staff of Moses, the cloak of Isaiah, that kind of thing.EegahInchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055947542189758831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-39161683370842835772007-10-18T18:05:00.000-07:002007-10-18T18:05:00.000-07:00Thanks, Elliot. That's my new term for anything t...Thanks, Elliot. That's my new term for anything that uses Catholicism not because it's interested in the Church but because the Church is there.D. G. D. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346583340543997976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-66203044416189102572007-10-18T08:42:00.000-07:002007-10-18T08:42:00.000-07:00Oh, and the phrase "Catholixploitation" = genius.Oh, and the phrase "Catholixploitation" = genius.Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144417439505262113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-19501354935279804572007-10-17T18:48:00.000-07:002007-10-17T18:48:00.000-07:00It actually gets worse, guys. I didn't bother to ...It actually gets worse, guys. I didn't bother to describe some of her specialty moves, such as the "Holy Rosary Attack," which involves exploding beads (and an inaccurately drawn rosary), and the "Virgin Kick," which involves, um, kicking.<BR/><BR/>Fuinseoig, that's awesome! I'd bet on these nuns in a fair fight against Areala any day!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the thoughtful comments, Elliot. I know I won't change anything, but I like to rant sometimes. I am glad for those authors and illustrators who seem to be interested in changing things. I almost added Rod Espinosa to my good list because of <EM>Neotopia</EM> and <EM>The Courageous Princess</EM>, but I just read <EM>Battle Girlz</EM> and I think that might have put him back on my bad side. Of course, on the other hand, I think it might be an elaborate inside joke. If I can figure it out, I'll talk about it in the future.<BR/><BR/>A little more real Catholicism might have also given a good deal more nuance to a comic seriously lacking in the same.D. G. D. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346583340543997976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-23100694748573354942007-10-17T12:24:00.000-07:002007-10-17T12:24:00.000-07:00No, if you're going to do something about martial ...No, if you're going to do something about martial arts nuns, here's how it should be done:<BR/><BR/>http://www.visionproject.org/mag/nuns/7.php<BR/><BR/>The article refers to them as "karate nuns" but it's tae kwando they're studying. On the other hand, here's a real karate nun:<BR/><BR/>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/suffolk/3374153.stm<BR/><BR/>Yeah, he could at least have gotten the prayers right...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1094740266140441205.post-39427315383773410822007-10-17T09:32:00.000-07:002007-10-17T09:32:00.000-07:00LMAO!! HAIL... MARY, MOTHER OF GOD! I'll have to r...LMAO!! HAIL... MARY, MOTHER OF GOD! I'll have to remember to invoke Mary next time I want to fling an imaginary fireball or conjure an imaginary sword. The imagery is so over-the-top it's almost good. Almost. As you say, if there had been a bit more actual Catholicism on display it would've made the kookiness more endearing. If someone said "I'll just run into the sacristry and grab the pyx and my flame-thrower..."<BR/><BR/>I bet this is how ancient pagans would have felt about Wonder Woman shouting "Great Hera!" and flashing her breasts.<BR/><BR/>"I already know women have breasts; the fact does not fascinate me."<BR/><BR/>I must admit it fascinates me; or at least my unconscious limbic system or wherever that reflex originates. Maybe comicbook warrior women show cleavage in order to distract and stun their comicbook male enemies!<BR/><BR/>In realworld terms the reason comics are covered with ample bosoms is that, well, sex sells. It draws male attention. It's the same reason female bodies are used to sell everything from power tools to toothbrushes. And when you're catering to a largely male market of comic readers...<BR/><BR/>Of course it's sleazy and exploitative and immoral, objectionable in both feminist and religious terms, but the publishers are probably willing to give up on the cash of one thoughtful DGD in order to gain the cash of five thoughtless Beavis & Butthead types.<BR/><BR/>But yeah, as you say, authors who are willing to bypass the cheap thrills and be more mature have much more depth and staying power.Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144417439505262113noreply@blogger.com