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laurenkara's review against another edition
5.0
"How can we have a meaningful dialogue with adolescent girls when we live in a culture that still can't talk about tampons?"
This issue was so important! I never expected to love this series as much as I do, but each issue just seems to keep getting better and better. I loved how the way the media and society treats young girls and women in general was brought up and handled. The story itself was extremely interesting too. And whilst it didn't have any relevance to me Hamilton was mentioned which I can imagine must have been a fun reference for a lot of people. I'm so excited for the next issue! Bobbie is such a wonderfully layered character.
This issue was so important! I never expected to love this series as much as I do, but each issue just seems to keep getting better and better. I loved how the way the media and society treats young girls and women in general was brought up and handled. The story itself was extremely interesting too. And whilst it didn't have any relevance to me Hamilton was mentioned which I can imagine must have been a fun reference for a lot of people. I'm so excited for the next issue! Bobbie is such a wonderfully layered character.
dinkyjas's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jessidee's review
My favorite single issue of this run. I love the feminism and Hamilton references.
theresidentbookworm's review
5.0
10 Things I Loved About Mockingbird #3
1. Bobbi's childhood wish to be a superhero and the conclusion that she came to: she couldn't be like her heroes because they were all men. Instead of pursuing an unrealistic dream, she turned to science. Go Bobbi! Bobbi Morse for President 2016! Also, Bobbi's mother? My hero.
2. Bobbi Morse is unwilling to put up with patriarchy bullshit: "Because it turns out you don't need a Y-chromosome to be a super hero... you just need balls." Also her honest assessment of said bullshit: "No more sexism. No more racism. Female heroes are just as celebrated as their male counterparts are. We won the war, ladies! Ha! Just kidding. It still sucks."
3. Another Bobbi Morse assessment of our culture: "How can we have meaningful dialogue with adolescent girls when we live in a culture that still can't talk about tampons?"
4. The SWAT negotiator's startling realization that he doesn't know how to talk to a twelve year old girl. Kate Niemczyk's art right here is prime because you see how exhausted and resigned this guy is. Also, a twelve year old girl as the main threat in this issue? Genius.
5. Bobbi refusing to submit to orders of men who think they're in charge of her. "You're supposed to be cooperating." "I am cooperating." "Wear the hat." "I'm not wearing the hat."
6. Bobbi Morse taking control when she realizes the people around her aren't capable of handling it and being 100% unapologetic about it. I literally want to give this issue to all little girls and be like, "Here is your role model. Please be like her."
7. The twelve year old girl, Rachel Oakley, aka the "villain" of this issue. I love that she's singing Hamilton. I love that she wears a Girl Power t-shirt. I love her interaction with Bobbi, how she immediately replies, "I don't need saving". I love how Bobbi immediately understands this girl and treats her like a person, not a threat. Also, this conversation: "I don't know how to put them down." "I know. That's why we're waiting for the sun to come out." "Are you on Instagram?" "No."
8. Bobbi's understanding of the complexity of middle school friendships (and really female friendships in general): "Middle school female friendships are intense. They shift, fall apart, reassemble. A sixth-grade girl will stab her friends in the back. She will spread rumors. She will slam doors. She will taunt and yell and accuse. But come between her and those same friends? She will rip your throat out."
9. Bobbi's self-reflection: "How did I get here? I'm not rich. Not a mutant. Not a genius. Not a natural. I just try harder. I always have."... "When I was a kid, I did everything I could to get super-powers. Why? I wanted to be a hero. I wanted to be Captain America. Sometimes I fall short."
10. Everything in this issue does its best to build up women and show how ridiculous the patriarchy is. I don't care if I've used that word too many times in this review. Whether it's the men who think they know better than Bobbi, the news headlines that are ludicrous and yet too realistic for comfort (Studies show women "can't handle" power. "Too unstable" for elected office. "Might destroy planets." Attention-seeking tween threatens hero newsman), or the dumb newsman who needs to check his privilege. I have a feeling that the last headline (Nation stops being sexist, starts talking about tampons) is another case of Bobbi telling the story how she wants to, but it is nice wishful thinking. Maybe one day it will be reality.
I highly recommend Chelsea Cain's Mockingbird series. I love it so much I tracked down the comics I didn't have online when the two local comic bookstores were out. It was worth it.
1. Bobbi's childhood wish to be a superhero and the conclusion that she came to: she couldn't be like her heroes because they were all men. Instead of pursuing an unrealistic dream, she turned to science. Go Bobbi! Bobbi Morse for President 2016! Also, Bobbi's mother? My hero.
2. Bobbi Morse is unwilling to put up with patriarchy bullshit: "Because it turns out you don't need a Y-chromosome to be a super hero... you just need balls." Also her honest assessment of said bullshit: "No more sexism. No more racism. Female heroes are just as celebrated as their male counterparts are. We won the war, ladies! Ha! Just kidding. It still sucks."
3. Another Bobbi Morse assessment of our culture: "How can we have meaningful dialogue with adolescent girls when we live in a culture that still can't talk about tampons?"
4. The SWAT negotiator's startling realization that he doesn't know how to talk to a twelve year old girl. Kate Niemczyk's art right here is prime because you see how exhausted and resigned this guy is. Also, a twelve year old girl as the main threat in this issue? Genius.
5. Bobbi refusing to submit to orders of men who think they're in charge of her. "You're supposed to be cooperating." "I am cooperating." "Wear the hat." "I'm not wearing the hat."
6. Bobbi Morse taking control when she realizes the people around her aren't capable of handling it and being 100% unapologetic about it. I literally want to give this issue to all little girls and be like, "Here is your role model. Please be like her."
7. The twelve year old girl, Rachel Oakley, aka the "villain" of this issue. I love that she's singing Hamilton. I love that she wears a Girl Power t-shirt. I love her interaction with Bobbi, how she immediately replies, "I don't need saving". I love how Bobbi immediately understands this girl and treats her like a person, not a threat. Also, this conversation: "I don't know how to put them down." "I know. That's why we're waiting for the sun to come out." "Are you on Instagram?" "No."
8. Bobbi's understanding of the complexity of middle school friendships (and really female friendships in general): "Middle school female friendships are intense. They shift, fall apart, reassemble. A sixth-grade girl will stab her friends in the back. She will spread rumors. She will slam doors. She will taunt and yell and accuse. But come between her and those same friends? She will rip your throat out."
9. Bobbi's self-reflection: "How did I get here? I'm not rich. Not a mutant. Not a genius. Not a natural. I just try harder. I always have."... "When I was a kid, I did everything I could to get super-powers. Why? I wanted to be a hero. I wanted to be Captain America. Sometimes I fall short."
10. Everything in this issue does its best to build up women and show how ridiculous the patriarchy is. I don't care if I've used that word too many times in this review. Whether it's the men who think they know better than Bobbi, the news headlines that are ludicrous and yet too realistic for comfort (Studies show women "can't handle" power. "Too unstable" for elected office. "Might destroy planets." Attention-seeking tween threatens hero newsman), or the dumb newsman who needs to check his privilege. I have a feeling that the last headline (Nation stops being sexist, starts talking about tampons) is another case of Bobbi telling the story how she wants to, but it is nice wishful thinking. Maybe one day it will be reality.
I highly recommend Chelsea Cain's Mockingbird series. I love it so much I tracked down the comics I didn't have online when the two local comic bookstores were out. It was worth it.
rousmo01's review
5.0
Each issue of this gets more and more incredible and impressive, and I'm eagerly awaiting the moment when all the puzzle pieces will click together. This and Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat are my two favourite current series right now! Plus!
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Love the Hamilton reference!
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Love the Hamilton reference!
theherondale's review
4.0
"Because it turns out you don't need a Y-Chromosome to be a superhero... You just need balls."
Okay, baru tau setelah baca ini kalau dari kecil Bobbi itu pengen jadi superhero, sampai dia ngelakuin hal-hal aneh kayak gigitan laba-laba, radiasi, dll buat dapeti kekuatan superheronya.
Okay, baru tau setelah baca ini kalau dari kecil Bobbi itu pengen jadi superhero, sampai dia ngelakuin hal-hal aneh kayak gigitan laba-laba, radiasi, dll buat dapeti kekuatan superheronya.
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