Kelly sue deconnick wonder woman7/4/2023 ![]() In the years it took for Marvel Studios to get its first female-fronted superhero film off the ground, a number of talented women were tapped to help shape an origin story that not only established Carol’s place in the world of the Avengers, but seeded in gender-specific themes of gaslighting, imposter syndrome, and the strength of female friendship. They’re teaming up to make sure Captain Marvel is only the beginning when it comes to women dominating the typically male-dictated world of action and genre stories. ![]() ![]() ![]() Captain Marvel has officially become the first female-led superhero film to join the billion-dollar box-office boys’ club-and that groundbreaking success is flinging open doors for the women who helped create Carol Danvers. One month later, DeConnick’s wish has been granted. We could pretend we don’t live in a world where, but what’s the point?” I want this to make a lot of money, because it will change the way that people think about women. ![]() The morning after Captain Marvel premiered in Los Angeles-but before the Brie Larson vehicle hit cineplexes around the world-the comic-book writer credited with shaping the current version of Carol Danvers, Kelly Sue DeConnick, had one very clear wish: “We live in a capitalist culture. ![]()
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