High Hopes for new Batman:The Brave and Bold ep.

Snowglare · 02-21-2009

Great episode, good TF.

I think the lack of female TFs is coincidental. Most of the characters are male, as is the case in the vast majority of American cartoons. It's a show aimed primarily at boys and nostalgic men. Batman's the star, which is the only reason he's undergone two TFs in a show that isn't TF-centric.

Power Girl's in the first issue of the tie-in comic. Could be a good sign for female characters in future episodes. Part of the problem is they're deliberately avoiding certain areas of the DCU. No Superman, no Robin, and general DC villains instead of Batman Rogues. Probably no Supergirl or Batgirl for similar reasons. Wonder Woman might be held out because of her movie (hopefully as prelude to getting her own show). Mary Marvel might be tricky due to her name.

Still, there's room for more women. The Outsiders could come back, possibly with Halo in tow. You can do Birds of Prey with Oracle, Huntress, and Black Canary. Ice, more Fire, Vixen, female Green Lanterns, Stargirl, the Legion of Superheroes...

02-21-2009	#13
Snowglare Process Master Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 886	Re: High Hopes for new Batman:The Brave and Bold ep. Great episode, good TF. I think the lack of female TFs is coincidental. Most of the characters are male, as is the case in the vast majority of American cartoons. It's a show aimed primarily at boys and nostalgic men. Batman's the star, which is the only reason he's undergone two TFs in a show that isn't TF-centric. Power Girl's in the first issue of the tie-in comic. Could be a good sign for female characters in future episodes. Part of the problem is they're deliberately avoiding certain areas of the DCU. No Superman, no Robin, and general DC villains instead of Batman Rogues. Probably no Supergirl or Batgirl for similar reasons. Wonder Woman might be held out because of her movie (hopefully as prelude to getting her own show). Mary Marvel might be tricky due to her name. Still, there's room for more women. The Outsiders could come back, possibly with Halo in tow. You can do Birds of Prey with Oracle, Huntress, and Black Canary. Ice, more Fire, Vixen, female Green Lanterns, Stargirl, the Legion of Superheroes...