Captain America and Wonder Woman Fanfiction

Captain America is more than a costume, a shield, or a convenient symbol to place inside a modern argument. Steve Rogers is an iconic character, but he is also a man with a very specific moral center. At his best, Captain America is not whatever one political side needs him to be in the moment. He is not propaganda with muscles. He is a purpose-driven hero who speaks from conscience, restraint, duty, and common sense. When Steve gives one of those classic inspirational speeches, it should not feel like a lecture from a political campaign. It should feel like Steve Rogers reminding people of the right thing to do. Here are a few trends around Captain America that I think writers should be careful with: "Political Assignment" Captain America belongs to all of us. That does not mean he should be empty or neutral. Steve has values. He believes in freedom, courage, responsibility, sacrifice, and standing up for people who cannot stand up for themselves. But there is a difference b...

Sometimes I feel like I’m one of the few people in the fanfiction and superhero space who truly understands Wonder Woman. Diana Prince or known as Diana of Themyscira, is not just another superhero who can be reshaped endlessly to fit whatever the zeitgeist happens to be. She is an icon. And with an icon, there is always a danger in confusing “modernizing” with “replacing.” A character can be written for a modern audience without having the pillars of that character torn down. The world around Wonder Woman can change. The conflicts can change. The supporting cast, setting, and tone can evolve. But Diana herself should still feel like Diana. A true icon does not survive by chasing every trend. She survives because something at the heart of her remains recognizable. Here are a few trends around Wonder Woman that I think modern comic writers and fanfiction authors should be more careful with: “Because She Grew Up on an Island Full of Women” One common assumption is that because Diana grew...