An Amazonian warrior princess, Wonder Woman came from a mythical land of women to fight injustice, tackling Nazis and super-villains.
In post-war America, however, DC Comics forced her into relative domesticity until she was saved by the second wave of feminism and in particular Gloria Steinem, who emblazoned her on the inaugural edition of Ms Magazine.
Bustling with articulate women of all ages, Kristy Guevara-Flanagan's feature is a rapid-fire examination of female heroes in pop culture since the conception of our lasso-wielding heroine in 1941. Featuring Riot Grrrl, Kathleen Hanna (Le Tigre), Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman), authors, commentators and a slew of fans, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines wraps graphic novel styling, rock aesthetic and four decades of sexual politics into a mighty smart package.
Don't be fooled, this isn't just another chick-flick. If you've ever picked up a comic book, tuned into Buffy or are just a hopeless fool for pop culture then this one's for you!
Sounds and looks awesome, right?! Well thanks to the excellent folks from ACMI, we have a double pass to the Thursday 3rd January 2013, 7.15pm screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines at ACMI to give away.
To go into the draw to win all you need to do it tell us: "Wonder Woman inspires millions of people worldwide, which woman (fictional or otherwise) inspires you?"
SPECIAL NOTE:
As this prize is for a certain time and place, please only enter if you are sure you can make it to the venue on that night.
All entries will go into the All Star Barrel and winners will be drawn at random.
Entries close 6pm Tuesday the 1st of January and winners will be announced Wednesday the 2nd of January. Tickets will be available to pick up from the ACMI box office on the Thursday and the winner must produce photo ID.
Thanks again to the fine folks from ACMI and Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines, appearing at ACMI from Thursday the 27th of December until 13th of January.
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And for more info on ACMI head here: http://www.acmi.net.au/
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