I haven't kept up with the comics industry like I used to but perusing the latest ICV2 top 300 comics I noticed that there are a few comics doing surprisingly well with women leads, a rarity throughout the history.

http://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/30 ... ember-2014

I haven't read any of these so what's the scoop? Are they really good? Is it due to more women reading and buying comics now? What do you think the reasons for this welcome change are?

This article appeared a couple of days ago in the Wall Street Journal about the growing market for females. But it delved into areas that most of us wouldn't consider comic books, like that original graphic novel "Smile."

http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-wav ... 1420048910

Interesting. I wonder if the graphic novels have brought more women into stores buying the monthlies. And it seems like digital is the new newstand too though you still have to be guided to getting the digital app and the books, unlike newstands back in the day where they were just there in front of you. I think The Big Bang Theory and the Marvel films have to be credited with the interest to seeking these things out. Not sure what else would encourage a new reader to either buy a GN or go to the app store and download the Comixology app and start buying books. Thoughts?

I've read that the new Batgirl has become popular with teen girls.

My LCS manager says that his clientele has totally changed. And this show I'm exhibiting at right now is like 70% women.

Chris Samnee's take on the New Batgirl:

Maybe comics have finally tapped into the manga type appeal for women.

Or women are now as dumb as men.

Oh, like that's even possible.