A couple of weeks ago, we ran an article discussing the lack of strong female characters in comics (Strong Female Characters in Comics?). While there is often a focus on certain...anatomical features (10 Greatest Racks in Comic Books) of women in comics (I myself am more guilty of this than most), that doesn’t mean that they aren’t important, powerful or any less interesting as characters.
That’s why this week I’ve decided to take a look at ten female characters in comics that would not hesitate to kick your ass should you look at them wrong. These aren’t women you mess with. Even if they are well endowed physically, if they catch you ogling, your face is going to be turned to jelly, guaranteed. Of course, getting one’s ass kicked by a strong willed, gorgeous woman is also a top level turn on.
10. Kitty Pryde
Though she’s not generally considered to be the proverbial “badass”, Kitty Pryde is one of the most enduring female characters in comics. She’s been a member of the X-Men, New Mutants, Excalibur, and even an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Aside from her unique powers, she’s also one of the smartest characters to ever grace Marvel Comics.
She’s a computer science genius, as well as fluent in at least five languages (including alien ones), is also a licensed pilot, and highly skilled in numerous forms of hand-to-hand combat. If there as anyone that represents a well rounded, respected character in comics, it’s Kitty Pryde. As a bonus, she is empathically linked to Lockheed, her pet dragon.
Most poignant moment of complete and utter badassery: Phasing a galactic bullet through the Earth, saving billions, but fusing herself inside of it, set to ride its wave through the galaxy for eternity. Presumably. And again: owning her own dragon.
