Emily riesbeck

Emily Riesbeck is the writer of the trans woman superhero webcomic Blue Valkyrie. I wrote a review as part of National Women’s History Month, which you can read here. After the review, I decided to sit down with Ms. Riesbeck to discuss superheroes, the importance of representation in media, and how her own experience as …

Despite flaws with the art, Blue Valkyrie is a fresh superheroine and a great representation of trans women. It’s heart-felt, action-packed, and tackles social issues head on. Give the comic a read, support trans women creators and characters in comics, and let’s make the comics world a more diverse, awesome place! Believe me, it’s worth it.