Category Archives: Comics

Belfry Knights, by MJ Barros and Barbara Perez

Posted on July 17, 2016 by dubiousbyhabit

Lady knights of The Order of Belfry, by MJ Barros and Barbara Perez “An unwavering resolve can speak for someone before they utter a single word.” —Vera Provost, Grand Mistress of the Order of Belfry So I’m back! My moving-induced … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged Adelaide Leclair, adventuresses, Barbara Perez, Belfry knights, chain mail, commando units, commandos, heavy armor, Idina Rotvel, lady knights, lady soldiers, longswords, medium armor, MJ Barros, Order of Belfry, paladins, plate armor | Leave a comment

Ladies of Daughter of the Lilies, by Meg Syverud

Posted on January 17, 2016 by dubiousbyhabit

Lyra and Thistle, from Daughter of the Lilies, by Meg Syverud “Don’t like vorking vit idiots. Need smart, dependable people who keep heads in fight. Can trust to vatch back. That someone I like vorking vit. And I like vorking vit … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Medieval Fantasy | Tagged adventuresses, archers, caster robes, casters, comics, composite bows, Daughter of the Lilies, leather armor, light armor, Lyra, mages, martial artists, medieval fantasy, Meg Syverud, short bows, Thistle, travel attire, webcomics | Leave a comment

Wonder Woman style tests, by Stjepan Sejic

Posted on July 20, 2015 by dubiousbyhabit

Wonder Woman Style Tests (image 1), (image 2), by Stjepan Sejic Hi folks! Hey, sorry the bonus update I’d promised is a day late. What started as a Sunday-morning brunch with a group of friends from graduate school turned into … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Super Heroines | Tagged amazons, art, brawler armor, brawlers, comics, DC comics, Greco/Roman armor, lassos, medium armor, plate armor, ropes, scale armor, Stjepan Sejic, superheroines, unarmed combatants, Wonder Woman | 2 Comments

Redhead, by Fabiano Neves

Posted on July 11, 2015 by dubiousbyhabit

Concept Redhead, by Fabiano Neves Bonus Update! So Sunday the 12th marks the second anniversary of Sartorially Smart Heroines. In response I’ve decided to try to do a pair of updates this weekend, the first is the charming Redhead, heroine … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Cowgirls/Western, Steampunk | Tagged art, comics, confident redheads, cowgirls, Fabiano Neves, Felipe Cagno, knives, pistols, post-apocalypse, revolvers, six-guns, steampunk, travel attire, western | 3 Comments

Mama Gkika of Girl Genius

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Mama Gkika from Girl Genius, by Professors Phil and Kaja Foglio “But ve gots no time for de talking. My boyz tell me dere’s more trouble on de vay. Und Hy haven’t seen any decent trouble in ages. Dis is … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Steampunk | Tagged art, comics, generals, Girl Genius, Jagermonsters, Jagers, Mama Gkika, officers, steampunk, Studio Foglio, uniforms, warlords, web comics | 6 Comments

Kaden of Amya Chronicles

Posted on July 18, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Lynn “Kaden” Keyanna from Amya Chronicles by Savannah Houston-McIntyre, Andrew Hewitt, and Rebecca Gunter-Ryan “Has it really changed your perception of who I am? Knowing I’m a woman.” —Kaden Though I’m finally getting around to offering her a writeup, Kaden, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Period Fantasy | Tagged Amya, Amya Chronicles, Andrew Hewitt, art, comics, disguises, Kaden, markswomen, period fantasy, pistols, Rebecca Gunter-Ryan, rogues, Savannah Houston-McIntyre, travel attire | Leave a comment

Silenna Gardane of Amya Chronicles

Posted on March 28, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Silenna “Lenna” Gardane of Amya Chronicles “Let me give you some advice, Silenna. There will always be those who treat you differently. Cherish it. Take pride in it. Channel your anger into your work and use it to rise above … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Period Fantasy | Tagged Amya, Amya Chronicles, Andrew Hewitt, archers, art, comics, composite bows, half-elf, leather armor, light armor, manga, period fantasy, rangers, Rebecca Gunter-Ryan, Savannah Houston-McIntyre, webcomics | 1 Comment

Sartorially Smart Villainess: Captain Bangladesh Dupree

Posted on February 3, 2014 by dubiousbyhabit

Captain Bangladesh Dupree of Girl Genius “Dupree. When I say the words ‘alive and unharmed,’ do any neurons actually fire in that brain of yours?” —Baron Klaus Wulfenbach Wow, it’s been a while since I last showcased a villainess, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Piiirates! Arr!, Steampunk, Villainesses | Tagged Bangladesh Dupree, comics, Girl Genius, Phil Foglio, pirates, steampunk, Studio Foglio, villainesses, web comics | Leave a comment

Dead Winter by Allison Shabet

Posted on December 4, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

Lead characters from Dead Winter by Allison Shabet “I dunno, you girls’re like… invincible ‘r somethin’! Like a two-lady Roman phalanx.” —Lou the Handyman I’ll be honest that I’m not typically a fan of zombie-apocalypse stories. I find they’re kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Modern Adventuresses | Tagged Allison Shabet, comics, Dead Winter, horror, modern fantasy, modern heroines, post-apocalypse, street clothes, web comics, zombie apocalypse | Leave a comment

Wait… Wonder Woman in armor?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by dubiousbyhabit

From Wonder Woman #209, pencils Drew Johnson, colors Richard Horie “And between my prayers I made a vow that I would always be aware of my strength. And that of my opponents, my friends, and my victims…” —Wonder Woman This … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Super Heroines | Tagged amazons, ancient armor, art, breast plate, comics, DC comics, Drew Johnson, Greco/Roman armor, medium armor, superheroines, Wonder Woman | Leave a comment

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