"as an exemplar of ""having it all"", although Horlick acknowledges her reliance on paid help. According to Horlick, ""It's ridiculous that I am known as 'superwoman' ... Look at someone who has no help at home and holds down a job. Or look at me with my nanny and my secretary. Who would you call 'superwoman'?"" This nickname came from Shirley Conran's book ""Superwoman"", and apparently pre-dates Horlick's media fame. She married Timothy Piers Horlick, whom she had met while at Oxford, in June 1984, when she was 23. He was also a City investment banker. They separated in December"
"wrote ""Superwoman 2"" (1977); ""Superwoman in Action"" (1979); and ""Down with Superwoman: for everyone who hates housework"" (1990). A number of other terms are derived from ""superwoman"", such as superwoman syndrome, superwoman squeeze (a pressure on a superwoman to perform well in her multiple roles), and superwoman complex (an expectation of a superwoman that she can and should do everything). Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz entitled her book ""The Superwoman Syndrome"" in 1984. The notion was first recognized in the post second-wave feminism American society of 1970s–1980s, with the shift of the woman's traditional role of a housewife towards a more career-oriented"
"Superman/Wonder Woman Superman/Wonder Woman is an American comic book series published by DC Comics. The series was published from October 2013 to May 2016. Written by Charles Soule with artwork by Tony Daniel, it explores the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman, two of DC Comics' most popular characters. In July 2013, DC Comics announced the launch of ""Superman/Wonder Woman"" in October 2013. The series written by Charles Soule, best known for his work on ""Swamp Thing"", and drawn by Tony Daniel (""Action Comics"", ""Detective Comics""). It was to explore the budding relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman, the DC"
"Superfolks Superfolks (also ""Super-Folks"" in its original cover art) is a 1977 novel by Robert Mayer. The novel satirizes the superhero and comic book genres, and was aimed at a more adult audience than those genres typically attracted. ""Superfolks"" also examines comic book conventions and clichés from a more serious, ""literary"" perspective. The novel was influential on many writers of superhero comic books in the 1980s and 1990s, notably Kurt Busiek and Grant Morrison, the latter of whom brought the novel back to prominence in 1990 when he suggested that it had been a major influence on Alan Moore's ""Watchmen"","
"of the Boston University alumni magazine, it was the idea of Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, to create a female superhero. Marston recommended an idea for a new kind of superhero, one who would conquer not with fists or firepower, but with love. ""Fine,"" said Elizabeth. ""but make her a woman."" Marston introduced the idea to Max Gaines, co-founder with Jack Liebowitz of All-American Publications. Given the go-ahead, Marston developed Wonder Woman, basing her character on the unconventional, liberated, powerful modern women of his day. Marston's pseudonym, Charles Moulton, combined his own and Gaines's middle names. In a 1943 issue"
"5.5 writing, """"Superman/Wonder Woman"" #10 almost completely loses its identity to Doomed, and the results aren't pretty."" Superman/Wonder Woman Superman/Wonder Woman is an American comic book series published by DC Comics. The series was published from October 2013 to May 2016. Written by Charles Soule with artwork by Tony Daniel, it explores the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman, two of DC Comics' most popular characters. In July 2013, DC Comics announced the launch of ""Superman/Wonder Woman"" in October 2013. The series written by Charles Soule, best known for his work on ""Swamp Thing"", and drawn by Tony Daniel (""Action"
"Supergirl (1984 film) Supergirl is a 1984 superhero film directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by David Odell. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name and serves as a spin-off from Alexander and Ilya Salkind's ""Superman"" film series. The film stars Helen Slater as Supergirl, along with Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, and Peter O'Toole, with Marc McClure reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen from the ""Superman"" films. He was the only actor to do so. ""Supergirl"" was the first English language superhero film to feature a woman in the lead role. The film was released"
"Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy) Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy; colloquial: ""Spider-Gwen"", ""White Widow"" or ""Ghost Spider"") is a fictional superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created by Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. The character debuted in ""Edge of Spider-Verse"" #2 as part of the 2014–15 ""Spider-Verse"" comic book storyline, leading to the ongoing series ""Spider-Gwen"" that commenced in 2015. Spider-Woman is a variant of Spider-Man and an alternate-universe version of Gwen Stacy. She resides in what Marvel dubs Earth-65, where Gwen Stacy is bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes a superheroine instead of Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man. The"
"Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ""Marvel Spotlight"" #32 (cover-dated February 1977), and 50 issues of an ongoing series titled ""Spider-Woman"" followed. At its conclusion, she was killed, and though later resurrected, she fell into disuse, supplanted by other characters using the name Spider-Woman. Writer Brian Michael Bendis added Spider-Woman to the roster of the New Avengers. In 2009, the character received her second self-titled limited series, written by Bendis, which ran for seven issues. As part of the 2014 ""Spider-Verse"" event,"
"Spider-Woman (Ultimate Marvel character) Ultimate Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, she is the Ultimate Marvel equivalent of both the original Spider-Woman and Ben Reilly. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, the Ultimate incarnation of Spider-Woman first appeared in ""Ultimate Spider-Man"" #98 (October 2006), and appeared in ""All-New Ultimates"" #1 (April 2014) as the Ultimate Universe's third iteration of ""Black Widow"" (after Natasha Romanoff and Monica Chang). She is a supporting character in """" and """". Spider-Woman is a genetically-engineered"
"Superwoman (Alicia Keys song) ""Superwoman"" is a song by American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, ""As I Am"" (2007). Written by Keys, Linda Perry, and Steve Mostyn, the track was released as the fourth and final single from the album. It earned Keys her second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 ceremony, and was also nominated for Outstanding Music Video and Outstanding Song at the 40th NAACP Image Awards. Keys stated in an interview with MTV that ""Superwoman"" is her favorite track of the album, saying: ""Every time I sing"
"Spider-Gwen. Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy) Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy; colloquial: ""Spider-Gwen"", ""White Widow"" or ""Ghost Spider"") is a fictional superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created by Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. The character debuted in ""Edge of Spider-Verse"" #2 as part of the 2014–15 ""Spider-Verse"" comic book storyline, leading to the ongoing series ""Spider-Gwen"" that commenced in 2015. Spider-Woman is a variant of Spider-Man and an alternate-universe version of Gwen Stacy. She resides in what Marvel dubs Earth-65, where Gwen Stacy is bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes a superheroine instead of Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man."
"to describe Margaux Hemingway in the 1 September 1975 edition. Hemingway was again described as a 'supermodel' in the 25 July 1977 edition of ""Time"". ""Jet"" also described Beverly Johnson as a ""supermodel"" in the 22 December 1977 edition. Model Janice Dickinson has incorrectly stated that she coined the term ""supermodel"" in 1979, as a compound of Superman and model. During an interview with ""Entertainment Tonight"", Dickinson stated that her agent Monique Pilar of Elite Model Management asked her, ""Janice, who do you think you are, Superman?"" She replied, ""No ... I'm a supermodel, honey, and you will refer to"
"Superwoman (Kristin Wells) Kristin Wells is a comic book character, the secret identity of one version of DC Comics Superwoman. Created by Superman comic writer Elliot S. Maggin, Wells first appeared in Maggin's novel ""Superman: Miracle Monday"" (1981); he later introduced her into comics continuity as Superwoman. Wells is a descendant of Jimmy Olsen who lives in the 29th century (like Jimmy, Wells is a freckled redhead). She is a journalism student whose graduate thesis was the successful investigation of the origins of the holiday known as Miracle Monday, using a form of time travel technology that had just begun"
"of the ""new"" ""Wonder Woman"", the writing team changed four times. Consequently, the stories display abrupt shifts in setting, theme, and tone. The revised series attracted writers not normally associated with comic books, most notably science fiction author Samuel R. Delany, who wrote ""Wonder Woman"" #202–203 (October and December 1972). The I Ching era had an influence on the 1974 ""Wonder Woman"" TV movie featuring Cathy Lee Crosby, in which Wonder Woman was portrayed as a non-superpowered globe-trotting super-spy who wore an amalgam of the Wonder Woman and Diana Prince costumes. The first two issues of Allan Heinberg's run (""Wonder"
"Black Widow (Natasha Romanova) Natalia Alianovna Romanova (Russian: Наталья Альяновна ""Наташа"" Романова; alias: Natasha Romanoff; Russian: Наташа Романофф), colloquial: Black Widow (; transliterated ""Chyornaya Vdova"") is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Don Rico, and artist Don Heck, the character debuted in ""Tales of Suspense"" #52 (April 1964). The character was introduced as a Russian spy, an antagonist of the superhero Iron Man. She later defected to the United States, becoming an agent of the fictional spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D., and a member of the superhero team"
"As aforementioned, the full longer version has never been broadcast on U.S. network television. Supergirl (1984 film) Supergirl is a 1984 superhero film directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by David Odell. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name and serves as a spin-off from Alexander and Ilya Salkind's ""Superman"" film series. The film stars Helen Slater as Supergirl, along with Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, and Peter O'Toole, with Marc McClure reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen from the ""Superman"" films. He was the only actor to do so. ""Supergirl"" was the first English language"
"by her two elderly home-caregivers. Robin Morgan discovered this but ultimately chose not to press charges. Robin Morgan Robin Morgan (born January 29, 1941) is an American poet, author, political theorist and activist, journalist, lecturer, and former child actor. Since the early 1960s she has been a key radical feminist member of the American Women's Movement, and a leader in the international feminist movement. Her 1970 anthology ""Sisterhood is Powerful"" has been widely credited with helping to start the contemporary feminist movement in the US, and was cited by the New York Public Library as ""One of the 100 Most"
"was created by Dr. Teneka C. Steed. In this study they used structural equation modeling techniques to factor cultural social structures within the black woman and the invariances related when these women either refuse or seek relief from these same rigid social structures. According to UNCG.edu, the Superwomen Schema represents the characteristics of a superwoman packaged into five subscales: “obligation to present an image of strength, obligation to suppress emotions, resistance to being vulnerable, intense motivation to succeed, and obligation to help others”. These subscales are examined between a group of young (18–39 years old) women and middle-aged (40–65 years"
"Marabel Morgan Marabel Morgan (Crestline, Ohio, 25 June 1937-) is an American author of self-help books for married women, including ""The Total Woman"" (1973), ""Total Joy"" (1983), ""The Total Woman Cookbook"" (1980) and ""The Electric Woman"" (1986). ""The Total Woman"" sold more than 10 million copies and was the bestselling nonfiction book of 1974. Grounded in evangelical Christianity, it taught that """"A Total Woman"" caters to her man's special quirks, whether it be in salads, sex or sports,"" and is perhaps best remembered for instructing wives to greet their man at the front door wearing sexy outfits; suggestions included ""a"
"from them. Spider-Woman (Ultimate Marvel character) Ultimate Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, she is the Ultimate Marvel equivalent of both the original Spider-Woman and Ben Reilly. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, the Ultimate incarnation of Spider-Woman first appeared in ""Ultimate Spider-Man"" #98 (October 2006), and appeared in ""All-New Ultimates"" #1 (April 2014) as the Ultimate Universe's third iteration of ""Black Widow"" (after Natasha Romanoff and Monica Chang). She is a supporting character in """" and """". Spider-Woman is"
"Wonder Woman '77 Wonder Woman '77 is a comic book series published by DC Comics featuring Wonder Woman as a continuation of the 1975–1979 television series starring Lynda Carter. The series was initially written by Marc Andreyko, though other writers later substituted in, with cover art by Nicola Scott. After the success of the Batman '66 series, DC Comics began publishing a similar series based on Wonder Woman's TV series in 2015. Writer Marc Andreyko specifically set out to use villains from Wonder Woman's ""under-appreciated"" rogues gallery in ""Wonder Woman '77"", as the television series's limited budget did not allow"
"Superwoman (Karyn White song) ""Superwoman"" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White. The song was released from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight and her second U.S. R&B number-one hit. In 1991, the song was remade by Gladys Knight, with help from Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick, and it was featured on her album ""Good Woman"". Norman Cheung and Faye Wong also released a cover version of ""Superwoman"" entitled ""Because of Him"" on her 1990 album ""You're the Only One"". Malaysian Singer Gary Chaw had a"
"#19 (Nov. 1940). Wonder Woman was introduced in a nine-page story in ""All Star Comics"" #8 (Jan. 1942), the product of psychologist William Moulton Marston (under the pseudonym Charles Moulton) and Max Charles Gaines, and drawn by artist Harry G. Peter. All-American Publications All-American Publications is one of three American comic book companies that merged to form the modern day DC Comics, one of two largest publishers of comic books in the United States. Superheroes created for All-American include the original Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, and Wonder Woman, all in the 1940s' Golden Age of Comic Books. Max Gaines,"
"Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) ""Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)"" is a 1972 soul track by Stevie Wonder. It was the second track on Wonder's ""Music of My Mind"" album, and was also released as the first single. In essence a two-part song, there is a coherence in that it tells a story of the singer's relationship with ""Mary"". The first part covers her desire to be a star, and to leave behind her old life to become a movie star. The second part covers the narrator's wondering why she hadn't come back as"
"Spider-Woman Spider-Woman is the code name of several fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, had her own animated television series, and the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, was a regular in the 1990s TV series ""Iron Man"", part of ""The Marvel Action Hour"". Marvel Comics' then-publisher Stan Lee said in 1978, shortly after Spider-Woman's debut in ""Marvel Spotlight"" #32 (Feb. 1977) and the start of the character's 50-issue self-titled series (cover-dated April 1978 – June 1983), the character originated because, Following that initial ""Spider-Woman"" series, more followed. Volume two was a"
"for many of them. This meant the comic series was able to use villains such as Cheetah, Silver Swan, and Doctor Psycho, while also incorporating villains from the television series and brand new villains. Wonder Woman '77 Wonder Woman '77 is a comic book series published by DC Comics featuring Wonder Woman as a continuation of the 1975–1979 television series starring Lynda Carter. The series was initially written by Marc Andreyko, though other writers later substituted in, with cover art by Nicola Scott. After the success of the Batman '66 series, DC Comics began publishing a similar series based on"
"Robin Morgan Robin Morgan (born January 29, 1941) is an American poet, author, political theorist and activist, journalist, lecturer, and former child actor. Since the early 1960s she has been a key radical feminist member of the American Women's Movement, and a leader in the international feminist movement. Her 1970 anthology ""Sisterhood is Powerful"" has been widely credited with helping to start the contemporary feminist movement in the US, and was cited by the New York Public Library as ""One of the 100 Most Influential Books of the 20th Century."" She has written more than 20 books of poetry, fiction,"
"Superia Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a supervillain and criminal scientist appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in ""Captain America"" (vol. 1) #386 (1991) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins. Little is known of the past of the woman known as Superia, but she was first seen where she and a small army of female supervillains plotted to sterilize all other women in the world, making their reproductive capabilities valuable beyond measure. She was initially inspired to use her scientific knowledge to conquer the world when"
"""it was by no means the only influence, or even a major influence upon me output."" suggesting ""I’d still say that Harvey Kurtzman’s ""Superduperman"" probably had the preliminary influence, but I do remember ""Superfolks"" and finding some bits of it in that same sort of vein."" According to Kurt Busiek, """"Superfolks"" was a revelation, over time changing my outlook on both superheroes and on writing, and making it possible for me to write ""Marvels"", ""Astro City"", """" and more."" Superfolks Superfolks (also ""Super-Folks"" in its original cover art) is a 1977 novel by Robert Mayer. The novel satirizes the superhero"
"1974), would play a leading role in Grant Morrison's ""Final Crisis"" storyline in 2008. Writers Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin wrote themselves into the 1975 JLA–JSA crossover in issues #123-124 with Bates becoming a supervillain. Wonder Woman rejoined the team following a major two-year story arc, largely written by Martin Pasko. To prove her worthiness to rejoin the JLA, Wonder Woman voluntarily underwent twelve trials analogous to the labors of Hercules, each of which was monitored in secret by a member of the JLA. After the conclusion of the storyline in ""Wonder Woman"" #222, the character's return to the"
"and a ""deconstruction of the acceptable, liberal 'whole' woman towards a multiple, shifting postmodernist sense of female 'selfhood'"". Feminist science fiction is evidenced in the globally popular mediums of comic books, manga, and graphic novels. One of the first appearances of a strong female character was that of the superhero Wonder Woman, co-created by husband and wife team William Moulton Marston and Elizabeth Holloway Marston. In December 1941, Wonder Woman came to life on the pages of ""All Star Comics"", and in the intervening years has been reincarnated in from animated TV series to live-action films, with significant cultural impact."
"Supergirl (Linda Danvers) Linda Danvers, formerly known as ""Supergirl"", is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Peter David and artist Gary Frank, she debuted in ""Supergirl"" vol.4 #1 (September 1996). She is not to be confused with Linda Lee Danvers, the secret identity used by the Kara Zor-El incarnation of Supergirl prior to the events of 1985's ""Crisis on Infinite Earths"". Peter David adapted Linda Danvers as a separate character based on that of Kara Zor-El, which had been wiped out of continuity by DC Comics to enhance Superman's status as"