The Feminist Geek Starter Pack: These Comics With Strong Female Protagonists Are A Must-Read

Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro

Have you ever heard stories about women imprisoned for committing no crime but speaking their minds? Well, that’s pretty much what happens in Bitch Planet, a distinctive comic with a unique art style that reminiscences us of vintage film posters.

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Created by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro, this 10-issue comic series follows the adventures of some ladies arrested for being non-compliant. While the strips are graphic and bold, they give women an autonomy that didn’t exist in old prison or exploitation films.

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