Abstract: »One of the biggest criticisms of superhero media is that it has a long-standing habit of objectifying female characters. Given that comics have been very male-dominated, superheroines introduced have repeatedly been sexualized and abused for the sake of the narrative. Consequently, the comic Alias came as a breath of fresh air when its creators, Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, aimed to change the characterization of superheroines by introducing a superheroine who, despite her trauma, subverted all the norms of comics at the time. Yet, despite the far grittier, darker, and more graphic depiction of a traumatized female character, I would argue that the comic still abuses Jessica Jones in its way. My paper, as a result, intends to highlight how the comic book Alias vol. 4: The Secret Origins of Jessica both attempts and in some instances, fails to tackle gendered power structures and abuse. Moreover, I will discuss how its Netflix adaptation not only updates and expands on that commentary but also offers a more critical analysis of rape culture. To reach my answers, I will first start by introducing the #MeToo movement and its main criticism regarding rape. Then, I will focus on the difference between the comic and the show regarding abuse and the impacts of rape culture. Lastly, I will discuss how the show, specifically its first season, offers a more actualized exploration of sexual violence and trauma through their characterization of Kilgrave.« (Source: Aleph)

Contents:

	Introduction
	1. Jessica Jones : Navigating the Alias Divide
	2. Exploring the World of Jessica Jones: Kilgrave, A.K.A. a #MeToo Movement Representation
	Conclusion

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