Why this WW pose?

[Frank]

I really like Joshua Middleton's art, and while I recognize that the alternate cover for 767 is technically gorgeous, it highlights a choice I greatly dislike: the "I'm stretching the lasso taut before I strangle you" pose. What is the point of having her hold the lasso this way? Would she (or any non-assassin) ever naturally do this? I don't mind super-stylistic lasso rendering when she's using it - it's part of what's visually fun about the character. But what does this pose say other then "Watch your neck!" or "I have a glow rope!"?

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And I know Middleton's not the only one. I think Ross has chosen this kind of pose a lot.

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And Frison did it a few times in her run of covers.

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[Perseus]

I remember when people disliked Rucka for saying that the lasso could be used as a whip, given historical connotations. Having watched Castlevania and seeing the cool fighting moves Trevor uses with his whip/morning star, I dont think it bothers anyone.

This pose is harmless, its a "rule of cool" visual that shows off Diana's golden lasso. I think your over complicating it.

[rayray1127]

Also, not sure if you watched Titans, but Donna held her lasso this way as a defensive tactic. She used it to block Deathstroke's sword strikes.

[OBrianTallent]

Its a defensive maneuver used to disarm opponents or bind their arms. It can also be used to facilitate using the lasso as a whip.

[SJNeal]

I find it to be a much less aggressive pose than this one...



There's really no debating the intention here.

[Perseus]

I find it to be a much less aggressive pose than this one...



There's really no debating the intention here.

Yea that one we can all hopefully agree is pretty bad.

[Jim Kelly]

Re. the O.P.'s pics, she's just demonstrating the tensile strength of the lasso. I've never leapt to any bigger conclusions from such simple illustrations.