Re: [HOE] Urban Renewal cover [Shane, Hopler, et al]

[The Baron Samedi <baron11@netmcr.com>]

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>so if they put a set of horns on her head or a tail or gave her an animal
>head her nudity would be fine?? that just seems riduculous. the "creature"
>on RV&C is still obviously male and an objectification of male physique. No
>one complains because the male body is acceptable while the female form is
>not? i personally think in fantasy (yes that does include horror, westerns
>and comic books) the human form both female and male is naturally going to
>be emphasied and or enhanced- it is what is expected of "heroes". Would Cole
>Ballad be anywhere near as cool if they had depicted him looking like an
>accountant with shirt always on? the exposure of flesh adds to the graphics.
>In the case of the UR cover the woman is depicted in such a way to add
>impact to the situation...and lets not forget this is an adult themed world.
>look at the dallas theater for example...sex is very much a part of the way
>of the wasted west. People are trying to survive and to do that people rely
>on the more animal instincts.
>
>anyway sorry to rant but i just cant believe people find her position so
>offensive,
>
>Mashal Of Oz

Not offensive, for me. Just tasteless.

TBS