One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Wonder Woman is her age -- and like many things in comic books, the answer is ...

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.

Female villains like Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn have evolved to become iconic figures in the DC Universe. Characters like ...

Rowan Hansen is an 11-year-old girl who loves comics, but she's disappointed there aren't more female superheroes. So last month, the Champaign, Ill., fifth-grader wrote a letter to DC Comics.

Female-led comics were so popular this year that publishers were falling all over themselves to reissue runs from earlier years, including DC’s She-Hulk, in an attempt to keep up with public demand.

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!

The best female superheroes of DC and Marvel comics and movies ranked - our favourite 15 characters for International Women's Day. Comments. Film. Jo-Anne Rowney Audience Growth Editor.

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 ...

A young girl, Rowan Hansen, 11, was granted an amazing wish when she campaigned for more female superheroes. Last month, the Champaign, Illinois, native wrote to DC Comics, voicing her ...

The ladies are taking the lead in one of Marvel Comics' top comic book properties, with an all-female Avengers team called A-Force, debuting as the company intensifies efforts to bring more girls ...

In July of 2011 (the same month as SDCC), DC released 86 new comics, but only 11 percent were credited to women creators. Marvel’s number was slightly lower: 90 new books, with 9 percent ...

Now that female superhero stories are continuing to be told, ... Karen Starr / Power Girl has remained a unique fixture of the DC Comics world — originally an alternate-universe version of ...