The document discusses the history and evolution of representation of women in comic books from the early 20th century to present day. It notes that early pulp fictions and comics often portrayed women as weak, helpless characters in need of rescue or as sexual objects. While some progress has been made with more prominent female characters, modern comics still tend to marginalize or objectify women through unrealistic body portrayals and an emphasis on sexuality and femininity over strength. The document suggests comic creators work to avoid objectification and provide more realistic and diverse portrayals of female characters.

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17. “ Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. Not wanting to be girls, they don't want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are. Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman." -1943 issue of The American Scholar