Karen and I were discussing Eddie Berganza's famous plea to the ladies (who needs 'em? Well, he does!) which, seriously, keeps getting funnier every time I read it.

It ends with

So, ladies, I hope you'll come out to the stores and give SUPERGIRL a shot.

TASTELESSNESS ENSUES. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.


I've been saying "radioactive sperm" at inappropriate times to inappropriate people since I read Karen's post.

Listen Marvel, I think I should tell you about my fabulous idea for a new comic heroine. ( It's 'edgy,' not tasteless. ) I see it as sort of Garth Ennis meets Frank Miller trying to impersonate Warren Ellis. If we can get Quietly to draw it, that'll really fit my artistic vision.

Call me.