And yeah, some of them even have cute costumes too. In short, there are all different kinds of women who make all different kinds of heroes, and they're all wonderful in their own way. ![]() They're snarky and sarcastic they're bubbly and fun. The women on this list are conflicted with troubling backstories, or they're young and learning as they grow. ![]() Heroes inspire us, but they also resonate with us because their struggles are all too human. Representation is important, especially for a readership looking to connect with a character they can find some facet of themselves in. Female superheroes tend to fit a familiar pattern for the most part – beautiful, capable, and poorly dressed (at least in their everyday alter egos) – but the definition of what makes a hero (and specifically a female hero) is ever-widening, leading to leading ladies who are just as complicated and realistic as they are effective and strong. For all that Marvel's lady heroes remain relatively underrepresented on screen, they're pretty much exploding in the comics, with all kinds of badass women and lots of stories to choose from.
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