Screen Rant

Mary Jane's first solo comic is here, landing her a major film role... 1 / 14

Which she instantly uses to call Marvel out for their female characters. 2 / 14

Tired tropes on Mary Jane’s chopping block are latex catsuits... 3 / 14

Helpless dialogue from women who need to be rescued... 4 / 14

And women who are only defined by the superhero men they date. 5 / 14

Comics have a history of prioritizing sexy over functional... 6 / 14

And even Marvel's best-developed women began as 'the girl' next to a hero. 7 / 14

It isn't the first time writer Leah Williams has called out old tropes... 8 / 14

Having written plenty of amazing Marvel women, including Captain Marvel. 9 / 14

But MJ's comic doesn't ignore her love for Peter Parker, either. 10 / 14

It just makes sure she’s defined by her own qualities, first. 11 / 14

Even though Mary Jane’s origin story began as a punchline... 12 / 14

It's clear she means business when it comes to growth... 13 / 14

And stronger development of Marvel’s female characters. 14 / 14