Last month was rough for women in comic books. The internet had a public debate about if Shailene Woodley was “hot enough” to play Mary Jane in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and fan-made Wonder Woman short caused controversy after viewers argued that the footage was more focused on objectifying the character than showcasing action.
The timing is now, and needed, for a strong female superhero. Could that person be Adrianne Palicki’s Lady Jaye in G.I. Joe: Retaliation?
Sure, in the comics and cartoon, Lady Jaye was a weapons expert, but being smart and tough didn’t help Scarlett or Baroness when they transitioned into live action in 2009′s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Rachel Nichols’ Scarlett was saddled withtwo goofy, globular breast shields, and Sienna Miller’s Baroness had to do all her fight scenes in askin-tight suit - with built-in six-inch heels. Plus, don’t forget the official Rise of Cobra poster - which seemed to pose Miller solely to show off her body (Scarlett Johansson struck a similar pose in certain Avengers’ posters).
The timing is now, and needed, for a strong female superhero. Could that person be Adrianne Palicki’s Lady Jaye in G.I. Joe: Retaliation?
Sure, in the comics and cartoon, Lady Jaye was a weapons expert, but being smart and tough didn’t help Scarlett or Baroness when they transitioned into live action in 2009′s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Rachel Nichols’ Scarlett was saddled withtwo goofy, globular breast shields, and Sienna Miller’s Baroness had to do all her fight scenes in askin-tight suit - with built-in six-inch heels. Plus, don’t forget the official Rise of Cobra poster - which seemed to pose Miller solely to show off her body (Scarlett Johansson struck a similar pose in certain Avengers’ posters).