humanstein asked:
What do you think about the line of thinking that making Jessica Drew pregnant disrespects the character's established personality traits and history? It's not my line of thinking, but I am seeing it a lot on Tumblr.
brevoortformspring answered:
I think that’s a pretty ridiculous position to take.
You maybe don’t like that particular development, but there’s nothing about it that isn’t plausible.
Except for the fact biology isn’t destiny - except in certain sexist, reactionary corners- and Jessica has been consistently depicted as not interested in children. It’s far more believable for Jessica, as written, to have an abortion if she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant.
But I know, I know.
Taboos are tough to break.
And consistent characterization is the last taboo that will ever be broken by the Quesada/Alonso era.
