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The Problem with Wonder Woman

Every so often readers (and writers) comment on problems they have with the comic book character Wonder Woman. The Amazon princess, Diana, was created in 1941, by William Moulton Marston.  On the heels of the appearances of superheroes like Superman … Continue reading

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“Divine” House

Dr. Gregory House has a genius for diagnosing unusual medical conditions..  And he sets about changing illness to health, Transformer figure.  As I say in The Scribbler’s Guide, all doctor stories are Transformer stories. But House is also an example … Continue reading

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