Hey Creators (and everyone), let's talk about BOOBS in superhero comics

inspired by the spider nipples thread.

I mean this in all seriousness. This is something that I always found ridiculous in mainstream comics. I want to hear from the creators who write and draw these books how they feel about it.

Let's look at that cover again

Almost all female superheroes have costumes like this. Basically, the breasts are drawn as if there were no shirt, nor bra. There are hardly ever stretches of costume connecting the too. Because the images are static, we never see a "jiggling" of breats. But surely, if the character moves, the breasts don't stay in place?

How practical is this? I mean, can you imagine Spider-Woman landing from a high jump and as she comes down, a breast pops her in the eye?

Do they ever feel embarrassed of self consious about basically revealing their breasts to everyone? Why don't we see penises?

here we see a practicle Sue Storm, where her boobs won't get in the way of her work

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So, seriously creators, how are we supposed to "read" these images? I mean, when I see a car in a comic, my brain interprets it as a car. Or a space ship is a spaceship. But are we actually supposed to buy that Spider-Woman's boobs are hanging out and no one's ever gawking (good job with Elektra and Peter in the previous ultimate spidey, B)?

[JABSEN]

eh.

Cause you know that Batman is a real slob.

It's all idealized.And impractical.Capes,anyone?

[Bervda]

Well at least these breasts are the only unrealistic thing in superhero comics.

I always thought Green Lantern should be a real fatass, since his ring does all the work.

[Blake Sims]

I think the whole idea of cheesecake art is retarded. I dont like it, it looks stupid and only adds to the bad image that comic books have.

Does anyone actually like comic book boobs?

How do women feel about this?

Are there any small breasted adult superheroes?

Most male superheroes have big chests because they're strong. As far as I know, this would not apply to breasts.

[Bill?]

Comic super-heroes are traditionally as though they were nudes. Certain things are covered or glossed over with the addition of the costumes in order not to see indecent. Comic superheroes are also often drawn as very sexually attractive.
This is not something unique to female super-heroes. Male heroes are often drawn with large, exaggerated muscles and features. Just as the female ones have large breasts and curves. You don’t see the cock or camel-toe because that would be going too far.

[JABSEN]

Originally Posted by goodman

Does anyone actually like comic books?

How do women feel about this?

Are there any small breasted adult superheroes?

Most male superheroes have big chests because they're strong. As far as I know, this would not apply to breasts.

First off let me apoligize for initially posting.Not being a creator and all.But what the hell does that first question mean?

[Brian Defferding]

Two words:

Red Monika.

[chamber715]

I think the way that breasts are depicted in superhero costumes is a legacy thing. Traditionally, most costumes were drawn as a second skin as opposed to actual clothing because it was easier/faster.