lagilman | once again, the comics industry brings the clueless WTFkery...

hey, comics-readers and comics-creators, can someone explain to me WTF?

"Who says you have to wait until Halloween to dress up as your favorite hero? The official Marvel Shop has numerous costumes (for kids and adults), and with San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, there's no better time to pick up some fun attire."

So the guys get admittedly nerdy but still available costumes, and the women get.. lip gloss? Seriously. "For the young ladies out there, Marvel has partnered with Lotta Luv to create some awesome lip glosses and lip balms.... With a branded line of make-up from Marvel, girls will be able to feel as if they are going from ordinary to extraordinary just like the super hero characters in the stories, " [Douglas Miller, Licensing Coordinator for Lotta Luv] explained. "There is also such a nostalgic undertone that either young or older girls are drawn towards because of the long history and brand behind the name Marvel."

Okay, I don't read comics, so maybe I'm missing something. Are there no females at all in the superhero pantheon? (yeah, I know, I'm Making A Point, here). Or did someone at Marvel realize that most if not all of their female costumes could be considered borderline public nudity if a woman actually wore one in public? Or do they really honestly think so little of any life form sans penis?

Whatever the logic, color me (and my lips) so very fucking Not Impressed.

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