Sexist moments in Marvel Comics

[Graphic Autist]

Marvel has been known for having some pretty sexist characters. What are some of the most sexist moments that you could think of?

[ed2962]

Hmm...I can easily see this thread going out of control at some point but I'll play anyway.



You can't tell by the cover but the Valkyrie on the cover is not the current Val, it's the Enchantress. And the story isn't really a story about female empowerment, it's a subtle jab at Women's Lib.

[Carabas]

There was that time Carol Danvers was raped, and became pregnant, gave birth to her own rapist, and under mind control married him, and the Avengers though this was the bestest thing ever.

[Crimz]

[Haquim]

Everything Reed Richards until Byrne. Malice basically backlash at Sue Storm's characterization until that moment.

[dragonmp93]

Cyclops has gotten raped-by-fraud at least twice and no one has cared.

[Michael Watkins]

Go polish your test tubes. Damn, Sue is crass.

[gurkle]

The all-time classic is Reed and Ben's response to reader complaints that Sue was useless and should be written out of the comic. It's well-intentioned (trying to make the case for Sue as an inspiration to the team even if she's not as powerful as the others) and you know what they say is paved with good intentions.

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[fin5]

So sexy it needed 2 threads

[tsaimelemoni]

So sexy it needed 2 threads

I'm not sure there's anything sexy about sexism.