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[gabrielleabelle]

Okay, I have a thing for the unheard underdog (that explains why I like Spike). That's why I posted about the cultural context for the people who are having issues with the comics; I saw them being whapped down outside of LJ, and I wanted to give them some validation. On LJ, though, the inverse seems to be the case. So here's an open post for those

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[angearia]

Satsu's straightforward portrayal as a lesbian. While she still grows in confidence as a leader, she was introduced as confident in her sexuality and I think that's cool. There's a scene where Buffy is trying to tell Satsu to stay behind to lead the troops who are wounded, to protect them. Satsu calls Buffy out on it, saying she's her best fighter and should be there on the front lines. Satsu refused to be protected but instead rushes into battle, not foolishly but with knowledge and skill. It's like Dawn refusing to let Buffy keep her safe when Xander kidnaps her to get her out of Sunnydale.

While I think her relationship with Buffy was used for sensationalism, I think her actual character is strong.

I also loved how she was my voice during #34 where she doesn't pout and cry when she sees on a viewscreen that Angel and Buffy are fucking in space. She scowls and stomps out of the room. This is a woman who stomps, y'all. Anger on a woman never looked so right. It reminds me of Buffy snarling, "I want you to Get. Out. Of. My. Face."

[quinara]

I love Satsu and her stomping. And PUTTING DAWN IN CHARGE.

[gabrielleabelle]

I HAVE SO MANY ICONS I DON'T KNOW WHICH TO USE!!! *FLAILS*

Anger + women = ♥