Fandom characters explain a lot about ourselves, and no other than Killian Jones aka Captain Hook would explain some part of my personality as perfectly as he does. From the moment I saw him on the screen, I knew I …
This week’s lessons on Geek Anthropology is all about entering into a shipper’s mind. Yes, ships happen often, and not all of them are canon. As you already know, there are several different types of fans. One of them is …
Today we start a new section: fandom characters that explain a lot about us! And we start with Loki of Asgard [of course it had to be him!] Have you ever wondered why you like more a character than other, …
This week’s lessons on Geek Anthropology is a little bit unusual. We’re going to explore Castiel, the Autistic Angel. Autism is a reality to many families, including mine. If you’ve read this blog, you might have found that from time …
This week’s lessons on Geek Anthropology is pretty hot. We’re going to talk about the JohnLock subtext that can be found on BBC’s Sherlock. But first, let’s talk about what subtext is, shall we? The subtext is a topic hidden …
I got a nomination for the Free Spirit Award by Geek Girl Senshi, and the prompt is to talk about a fictional character that changed my life. If you follow this blog, you’ll find out no surprise when I mention …
To take a closer look to the Geek Anthropology of Ms. Marvel is a must. This is one of the best Superhero comic books in the market at the moment, and one that can be used at easy from a …
Representation of women in media is still poor. Black Widow is a strong woman who has been subject to all types of comments, including what might seem like ‘a simple sexist comment’ on the Avengers tour. Jeremy Renner recently tried …
Wonder Women: the untold story of American Superheroines is a documentary about comics, Wonder Woman, feminism and real and paper Superheroines. But beyond that is about female visual representation and how pop culture can influence or mirror the present. Media …
I went to the comic book store the other day and I found a Fantomex solo comic. In fact, I mistook him with Diabolik. I was puzzled with the cover of the comic, thinking it was a funny one for …
What happens when the mainstream makers do not deliver what fans want? Very simple: they do it themselves. The “do it yourself” (DIY) phenomenon is not only something related to crafts, but also a very deep trait of fandom. When …
Women have been reduced to sexual objects, or mere objects, in media narratives in order to stress male characters journeys. Marvel has been trying to smash stereotypes of women in comics during the recents years, that’s why Spider-Woman #1 variant …