Why Supergirl didn't need Lobo: A critique of superhero movie storytelling
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Caroline Siede
Summary
The article argues that the Supergirl movie did not need the character Lobo, critiquing the decision to include him. It discusses how female-led superhero movies have learned basic lessons about avoiding problematic tropes (like fighting over a man, oversexualization, or needing a male savior), and suggests that adding Lobo undermines Supergirl's standalone agency. The piece is an opinionated editorial about representation and storytelling choices in superhero cinema.
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The A.V. ClubWhy Supergirl didn't need Lobo: A critique of superhero movie storytellingavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDon't have her fight the villain over a guy.
Don't oversexualize her costume and give her a storyline about evil face cream.
And probably don't have a big third-act fight where she's captured and nearly killed until a big strong man swoops in to save her.
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