I know I’ve blogged about this before, but I’m going to do it again because (a) I like these guys that much and (b) it gets to be on this site as opposed to somewhere on the Tumblr.
The writers behind Atomic Robo (a really rad comic which has some pretty pulpy adventures and fun writing — I’ve been enjoying it via ComiXology) have made A Promise to do better with their writing, to keep some of the eye-rolling stuff that plagues comics out of what they produce. Namely:
No “cheesecake”: This is nothing more than Scott and I having the audacity to treat women like human beings. I mean, come on, 99 times out of a 100, there is no reason at all to frame a panel from the perspective of a girl’s ass. Grow up already.
I appreciate this. Cheesecake totally has its place, and that place is not “everywhere.” Thanks, guys!