This study of women in Golden Age comics is an absolute joy to read. Comic Book Women progresses smoothly from pioneering superhero stories to less well-known horror and science fiction titles, before shifting to the unexpected complexity behind teen and romance comics. As each chapter makes increasingly clear, evidence of the integral role that women played in the growth of the comics medium in the United States is overwhelming, as are the disturbing obstructions and predatory work environments that hindered their full public participation in the industry.
~Qiana Whitted
Comic Book Women is beautifully organized and exquisitely well researched. The authors’ method of framing various problems in terms of genre propels the volume into relevance for broader conversations regarding the intersection of gender studies and genre studies. The idea of a recuperation of the role of women in comics (both in the industry and as subjects) is long overdue, and this volume holds the possibility of re-envisioning comics history.
~Kate Polak
Comic Book Women is a necessary counterweight to...male-centric [comic book creator] biographies...Brunet and Davis take a fresh look at the early days of comics, focusing on the women who helped to build up the industry—and who were subsequently erased from the history books.
~Book Riot
A comprehensive look at the important role female creators played in the production of the media in the Golden Age of Comics...Comic Book Women is thoughtful and well-researched, guiding us to not only reexamine comics history but also to push for more accountability and intersectionality in the modern canon.
~ANTIGRAVITY Magazine
Comic Book Women recognizes the often-unremembered women characters and creators of the industry while recognizing their sometimes problematic roles.
~Technical Communication
The depth and breadth of this heavily illustrated book is stunning. This is a groundbreaking contribution to the field…Essential.
~CHOICE
