The inclusion of female superheroes in Marvel and DC comics has helped to break down stereotypes and challenge gender norms, demonstrating that women can be just as capable and heroic as men.

It even penetrated the walls of DC Comics, whose staff responded Jan. 30 on Twitter to show solidarity. Thanks Rowan. We agree, we’re working hard to create more superhero fun for girls!

Eleven-year-old Rowan Hansen wrote to DC Comics asking why there weren’t more female superheroes, and why the female heroes don’t wear more practical costumes. They responded with a drawing of ...

DC Comics has announced an “unprecedented” scheme to repackage its female superheroes and supervillains for girls aged 6-12. The initiative will introduce a new, cartoonish aesthetic for the ...

DC Comics responded to a girl’s request for more female superheroes by drawing her as one – but she said their replies haven’t appeased her need to campaign for gender equality.

These female villains are noted for their dedicated time on the comic pages and the turmoil that they put famous DC heroes in. It takes experience and guts to be an iconic female villain, and ...

“I love your comics, but I would love them a whole lot more if there were more girls,” Rowan wrote. She closed the letter by saying,”Please do something about this. Girls read comics too and ...

Keep reading for ten female characters that we want to see join the DC Universe. Nubia Created by Robert Kanigher and Don Heck in 1973’s Wonder Woman #204, Nubia has had a distinct history ...

An 11-year-old girl has been turned into a superhero after complaining to DC Comics about the lack of female role models in their graphic novels. Rowan Hansen, from Illinois, wrote "I love your ...

James Gunn teases the arrival of Nubia, a powerful Black Amazon warrior, hinting at more diversity and new heroes in the ...

Jenny Blake Isabella, the creator of DC Comics’ series Black Lightning, has come out as transgender.The comic writer came out in a blog post made to her personal website where she also answered ...