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Milly Alcock's Supergirl is flawed, funny, and extremely cool – and she's the superhero I wish I'd…
Milly Alcock's portrayal of Supergirl in the new DCU film is praised for being flawed, funny, and cool, offering a refreshing take on a female superhero. The article highlights the film's focus on female leads and its potential to usher in a new era of diverse representation in superhero cinema, contrasting it with past trends in the genre.
Jessica Jones has finally returned in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, but I wish she weren't burdened with a tired…
Jessica Jones has returned in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, but the article criticizes the use of a common superhero trope where female characters' powers are inconsistently depicted or diminished. The author argues this trope disproportionately affects women and detracts from Jessica Jones's established strength and agency, despite her past trauma. The piece hopes for better exploration of her abilities in future seasons.
