"X-Men" Is No Stranger To Powerful Women; ComicBookResources, 1/16/13

Alan Kistler, ComicBookResources.com; "X-Men" Is No Stranger To Powerful Women: "As reported by CBR, writer Brian Wood and artist Olivier Coipel are bringing readers a relaunched "X-Men" title featuring an all-female cast, part of the Marvel NOW! initiative meant to provide a jumping-on point for new readers and old ones curious to return. There's been a lot of talk following the announcement with many comic fans surprised about the book's all-women cast...Days after "Brave" and the HBO series "Girls" won Golden Globes despite some heavy competition, the focus on this new book shouldn't be "will the team work with all women?" With characters such as Storm, Kitty Pryde and psychic ninja Psylocke, we know the book will have an interesting, powerful roster. Rather than be startled by the book's cast, we should just be impatient with those who don't understand that a good protagonist is a good protagonist, regardless of gender. If you encounter those who think an all-women roster doesn't work or shouldn't be called "X-Men," don't gently reassure them everything will be all right. Tell them how silly and behind the times they are. We'll all be better off."