Yes, by the looks alone. Either way you are not really answering the question, can we have more authentic Greek gods in WW comics or not? And could you give some link where Yara was advertised as being "culturally accurate"? I remember Jones saying that she did her research, but I don't remember Yara being marketed as being culturally accurate.
If you can point to any text or art where Poseidon is depicted as he is in Azzarello's comic, I'd love to see it.
You never "asked" this question, but sure, why not. But Azzarello's gods are authentic.Either way you are not really answering the question, can we have more authentic Greek gods in WW comics or not?
Jones saying she'd done her research was part of the marketing. They were constantly bringing it up in interviews, social media posts, etc.And could you give some link where Yara was advertised as being "culturally accurate"? I remember Jones saying that she did her research, but I don't remember Yara being marketed as being culturally accurate.
Thats a joke. I haven't seen anyone who liked Azzarello's run claim that Chiang's designs were authentic. So your argument about looks is rather weird and funny.
So you don't have any links where Yara is marketed as being "culturally accurate"?Jones saying she'd done her research was part of the marketing. They were constantly bringing it up in interviews, social media posts, etc.
I remember Joelle saying she did research but I don’t remember any claims of cultural accuracy. Didio just wanted a Latina WW to capitalize on the strong DC fanbase down in Latin America.
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So what do you think will be next for yara, a team book, a Mimi or new solo. If a team book then what team?
I'm gonna buy her funky pop to help support yara. I'm gonna put it right next to my power girl funko pop and have me some sweet dreams .
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Why are you giving a link that doesn't talk about cultural accurracy and even mentions Beyonce as an inspiration?
I figure there is some confusion what doing research actually means and implies. For example, in this article Jones mentions a river god. If you are not familiar with Brazilian folklore and mythology you likely won't be able to name a single god from that culture. And Jones admits as much in this interview and thats why she is researching them. It doesn't imply that these gods and creatures will now be authentic, only that they won't be totally made up by Jones or anothet writer.
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I hope NOT, I would like to see her strengthening ties with the Wonder Family before they tie her to Superman or another group of young heroes.
I remember that in an interview someone asked Denzel Washington why a black director had to direct that movie and if anyone else could do it, and he wisely replied that it is not a question of gender or race, it is CULTURE. He said that anyone could have filmed Schindler's List or Goodfellas, but the culture of his directors is what makes them unique, understanding from a real perspective what a character is going through or living.
I think no one asks or says that, in this case, a white North American woman cannot write about a black woman of Brazilian roots on a journey of self-discovery, ah, but how different it would be if a black woman who had started that journey wrote it.
Personally and I repeat it, never connect with Yara's story, she falls into all the topics of a cis white woman. Topics that today in the 21st century I question that represent even a cis white woman.
Last edited by Sebastianne; 01-16-2022 at 08:46 AM.