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In reply to the discussion: The Hawkeye Initiative redraws absurd superheroine poses with Hawkeye [View all]Marr
(20,317 posts)that women still tend to be more objectified in comics, in terms of poses, costumes, writing, etc.
BUT--
If you aren't familiar with the art form, you're not going to see just how much better things have gotten over the last fifteen years or so. It is immensely improved. There are lots of female artists, writers, colorists, etc. now-- and they tend to bring a different sensibility that's been a real breath of fresh air. The work of male writers and artists, too, is also much more equitable and non-sexist than it used to be.
One other thing, and I think it's just another point that's missed if you aren't familiar with this type of media. The guy who did the Spider-Woman cover is named Milo Manara, and he's known primarily for erotica. He's got to be in his 70's now. He's a brand, and very well known in Europe, though much less so in the States. All that is to say that he would be commissioned specifically because his work is out of step with mainstream American comics.
I would really encourage you to pick up some issues of... maybe Saga or Fiona Staples' run on Fantastic Four... and see for yourself how much more female friendly the field is today.