'Female Force: Michelle Obama' in Stores April 29th

Not to be outdone by her husband, Michelle Obama, comic book heroine, is set to make her debut on April 29 in Bluewater Productions' "Female Force: Michelle Obama." What's it all about?

The latest installment in the "Female Force" series offers a visual biography of First Lady Michelle Obama as she secures her place in American history.

President Obama, of course, has already come to life in the comic universe, appearing alongside Spiderman. But the First Lady isn't playing second fiddle to a web-slinger, she's the star. And people seem pretty excited about the whole thing, too. Amazon pre-orders have helped put the unreleased graphic bio in the top 300. Lest you think she's the only Female Force crusader, however:

Three more "Female Force titles, featuring Caroline Kennedy, Princess Diana and Condoleezza Rice, are in production and scheduled for release in the coming months.

Other Female Forces set for publication are Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin (whose cover shows the governor in a rather tight-fitting outfit). Who's next Miss California? Amy Winehouse? Call me crazy, but maybe we should just go back to fictional superheroes, with their gadgets and their unearthly powers. This new brand, as heroic as they may be, seems somewhat banal by comparison.

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