The Paradox of Female Characters

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In my adolescent years, I found myself captivated by Marvel comics that showcased women with perfect athletic figures, ready to combat evil in capes, tight bras, and high boots. Reflecting on it now, I'm puzzled by the absurdity that eluded me back then; it's as if my teenage brain was temporarily hijacked by raging hormones.

The ongoing production of countless illustrations featuring buxom babes in bikinis wielding big guns, created by artists worldwide (think frank Frazetta, Simon Bisley, ) leaves me with the curious fascination men have with characters like Lara Croft, Red Sonja, Ultra-Violet, Aeon Flux, Sheena, Xena, Big Barda, Jean Grey, She-Hulk, and more. There's something strangely alluring about the combination of sex appeal and danger that keeps us hooked.

However, as I mature, it becomes evident that finding arousal in such material is not only silly but also misleading and, frankly, quite stupid. 

We need to question the logic behind being stirred by these images, especially when contemplating the impracticality of high heels in the midst of battling villains. Seriously, isn't it time to ditch the stilettos and opt for a more sensible outfit if you're going to save the world?

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