A while back we did a plus size feature of plus size superheroes, and the response was amazing! While I was looking for the next plus size art feature, imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon a Bay-Area-based Comic Book, Heavy Response Unit from Chunky Girls Comics?
I did not know was better, the fact that this comic book existed or that it was written and drawn by a WOMAN? You know, there are quite a few feats to fight in the comic industry (Well… in many male dominated industries, but I digress) and she is one who is vocal and making a hell of a statement! Marisa Garcia of Chunky Girl Comics with illustrator Grant Miller have fashioned a group of four fearless and feisty women (In real life too!) to make up the Heavy Response Unit!
Take a Peek at Heavy Response Unit from Chunky Girl Comics
Candy
Rosie
SweetPea
Sage
About Chunky Girl Comics:
“Who says superheroes have to be skinny? Rosie, Sweet Pea, Candy and Sage are ready to take on the world!
Chunky Girl Comics is breaking down barriers and introducing the world of comics to Rosie, Sage, Sweet Pea and Candy, a group of ladies with curves in all of the right places that are determined to break the standards of what a typical superhero should look like.”
Please like and check out Chunky Girl Comics on Facebook!
Of all the varied illustrations, I happen to like this style the best! Oh, and over on their Facebook Page, they share their events and happenings and interviews not only with the creator, but the real life women who make up or who are the characters! I love this!
These are really cute. My wish is that there will come a day when there is no need to use the terms “plus size” & “curvy” as a descriptor of these superheroes. After all, Wonder Woman doesn’t have a bod descriptor in any of the stuff I’ve seen about her. Until then, carry on with positive role models…
Oh sweatpea is soooooooo me!!
Fab article. I designed a range of teeshirts last year featuring my very own plus size superhero Curverella as was frustrated at the lack of rock n roll inspired teeshirts featuring plus size hotties. I blogged about it if you are interested http://pamperandcurves.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/curverella-is-back-and-this-time-she-is.html
I am defiantely Sage …. I take no crap … and Im strong and confident bad a$$!!