I imagine that's the problem with magical characters overall, but more the writers not knowing how to use villains (and create villains) properly. Still, Zatanna's been around regularly since the 60s and was the JLA's chairwoman for... about 10 years? Something like that. Idk. I feel if they had their own titles it'd obviously be easier, because they'd be up against their own kind of villains. DCU has the Sentinels of Magic, too, which have never had their own title -- it'd be nice to see it, but I won't hold my breath.
Or even a female secondary or third character. OH. I SHOULD ALSO SUGGEST DCU's Vixen. I still haven't gotten around to finishing her one-shot, but it was fairly good. The problem is that she tends to be involved in other series (specifically JLA, where she's had pretty good treatment in the current run). Not only is she a woman? But she's strong, black, feminine, and a former model that doesn't take shit from anyone (I have a crush on her).
HM. WHAT ELSE? I haven't caught up to the new stuff, but Gen 13 was pretty good for bad ass women, but the last incarnation I read was... 90s. And there were plenty of bad ass women in the 90s, but a lot of them had ripped shirts (no different in this, sadly). There's also Irredeemable, which is written by Mark Waid. Because it's a "mature" title, the women are sexy and empowered, etc. More recently, a spin-off called Incorruptible has been released, which I like more, actually, but... underage female villainess called Jailbait who is a former stripper. But I like her.
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Or even a female secondary or third character. OH. I SHOULD ALSO SUGGEST DCU's Vixen. I still haven't gotten around to finishing her one-shot, but it was fairly good. The problem is that she tends to be involved in other series (specifically JLA, where she's had pretty good treatment in the current run). Not only is she a woman? But she's strong, black, feminine, and a former model that doesn't take shit from anyone (I have a crush on her).
HM. WHAT ELSE? I haven't caught up to the new stuff, but Gen 13 was pretty good for bad ass women, but the last incarnation I read was... 90s. And there were plenty of bad ass women in the 90s, but a lot of them had ripped shirts (no different in this, sadly). There's also Irredeemable, which is written by Mark Waid. Because it's a "mature" title, the women are sexy and empowered, etc. More recently, a spin-off called Incorruptible has been released, which I like more, actually, but... underage female villainess called Jailbait who is a former stripper. But I like her.