Kick Ass Women Of Comic Books! Marvel! DC!

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Kick Ass Women Of Comic Books! Marvel! DC!

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May 5, 2023

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It’s time to shine the spotlight on the talented ladies that blazed the trail for women in comic books! We honor the pioneers that paved the way! Names behind such classics as Super Friends! Star Wars! Aquaman! Sandman! Elfquest! Glory! Power Man! X-Men and many more!

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May 5, 2023

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Robservations is the new podcast by Comic Book Legend Rob Liefeld which exists to explore and celebrate comic books as an art form and their tremendous impact on the culture.

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