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I don't consider Palin a "roll-model" but she did come up on her own. Hillary is strong in character and took off on her own instead of staying in Bill's shadow. Carolyn was not even noticed until she came out and said she was for Obama. Michelle is an excellent role model for being a mother, housewife, career...in that order. But c'mon. There must be some strong Republicans out there who are coming up as strong women. And I'm saying this as a strong Democrat.

Truth ........Sarah Palin did not get there on her own....the repubs pumped her up and she came to light and the majority of americans think she is a joke......Common sense and book smarts, she pales in comparison to the other three ladies hands down.

Sarah Palin is a JOKE, however, having said that, I think she deserves this spot because she is a strong politician, I oppose everything she stands for, but as a woman, I am glad to see her there, istead of another republican hack man that I dont agree with...Women should be ruling the world! Oh and Caroline Kennedy, yes a power house NO DOUBT, but should not be with political women, she should be in an issue dealing with strong women in law or something...

Truth ........Sarah Palin did not get there on her own....the repubs pumped her up and she came to light and the majority of americans think she is a joke......Common sense and book smarts, she pales in comparison to the other three ladies hands down.

What a shame to include Sarah Palin as part of this group. She doesn't qualify on any level.

a bunch of corrupt politicians are being made out to be comic book HEROES?

what is this world coming to??...anything to make a buck i suppose.

i think that it's about time that our children start learning to depend on, and look for heroes within THEMSELVES, because the adults have totally flipped their lids.

i'd rather my daughters look up to an honest; god fearing; law abiding homeless woman, who never sold her soul for Prada, and mansions on the hill, other than any of those criminals in that picture...especially Sarah Palin.

I'm going pick up my Hillary comics today.

I think too many people are missing the point...this is not about left wing or right wing opinions. Despite political leanings, you can't deny that each of the woman featured have had some degree of influence on America. Each one is an influential, independent woman. You don't have to be a politician to have influence and to be a strong female role model.

To those who say they wouldn't buy it based on a cover or that so and so is a poor choice, you weren't going to buy it anyway, so your opinions are meaningless. You prove the point the publishers were trying to make–that we are a society that lives on headlines and soundbites. The book is obviously directed at younger readers who don't read CNN.com and it simply tries to generate some understanding of why these women are successful.

To Deborah who said she wouldn't want her child reading this...why? Are you so jaded by your political beliefs that you would discount any of these women's achievements?

Michelle and Caroline are the ONLY two STRONG women...

...who deserve to be on this cover...

...Palin is taking care of her snowmobiling freeloader hubby...

...Hillary is NO role model for self-sufficient independent women...

...how's that moderators?

It seems that the whole world see Sara Palin as a cartoon that why is was a sell out. Everybody like a good cartoon and Sara Palin is sure a cartoon.

Newsucanuse~UM, do you live under a rock??? Hillary because of her hubby??? Hey in case you missed it, she was a senator, and now THE SEC. OF STATE!!!

Sarah Palin is the only woman who has risen to political prominence on her own. The other 3 are only important or in their position because of their husbands or family name.

Although I think this is the ideal concept, Bluewater can do away with the altruistic stance and admit that this is about making money–for Bluewater, of course. They discovered a niche in the market and they are exploiting it. Like I said, it is a good idea because it represents the change that has come, and more that is coming, to America. Women can now grace the covers of magazines a powerful figures, and not just figureheads.

I think this is very coo and they have chosen some exceptional women. I even respect the decision to add Sarah Palin, but explain to me once again why Caroline Kennedy is among these women. How has she changed the political landscape?

So is Palin "The Thing" or "The Abomination"?

I hope our little girls don't aspire to be like her. The duplicitous one, she smiles and says I'm one of you (though I disagree because she almost no knowledge of the world outside Alaska) and then is all Grand Wizard inciting McCarthy-like hatred of 'the other.' She makes me sick.

Michelle Obama is not a Politician, nor Caroline Kennedy. Why are they on the cover?

"Hillarious" Hillary and "Palling with Terrorist" Palin are cartoons alright and they are perfectly place on the sides of Michelle to offset her.

However Caroline is nobody and therefore misplaced here.

I certainly don't agree with the political views fo all those pictured Nonetheless ALL of these ladies are strong independent Women.

It seems some on these boards can't fathom that concept..

Things are getting ugly out there folks...

They all belong in the comics anyway–good choices!

Apparently, 200 Billion of the economic stimulus went to this project to "create jobs".

Michelle's in front because she's todays first lady, Sarah........don't know how that happen, Hillary............Okay, because of hubby Bill, and Caroline...........duhhh, she's a Kennedy.

Pelosi she be added. She seems to be the powerhouse in the WH these days.

Hillary is the only super hero of this bunch

I would not want my children reading this!

Hillary Clinton should be bigger than Michelle Obama, should be standing in front, not behind her. What has Michelle Obama done but say she was never proud of her country until her husband became a rock star President? NOTHING!

Anne Coulter who is beautiful and has strong power must be in there instead of Caroline K. SARAH LOOKS GREAT.

Wow, talk about a waste of about tree-fity ($3.50)!!!!

Dont forget Limbaugh and Thomas Capano.

Proud American – I'm not "sexist" at all. You & yours would probably term me more of a "femi-nazi" and "animal lover"..... Glad I don't live by your "proud american" values.

Michelle must be doomsday

Who would have ever thought it would take a black President to begin the equal rights process for women??? When the white supremacists pound on their chests about white superiority it should be noted they never tried to elevate white ladies as our President has since day one!!! He has signed equal pay legislation, advanced the ladies causes in his administration and now created a new office for ladies issues so where have all the white boys been??? As a white boy myself, I am ashamed it took so long for my mother, sister, aunts, grandmothers, etc... to have finally begun to gain the equal rights they have earned. So how about it white boys, where've you been???

Interesting. One who was born into a President's family, two who married Presidents. And CNN readers blast the one who actually accomplished something on her own. "If you want to see bias and hatred, always look to thhe Left."

Its michelle Obama aka Doomsday and the two circus clowns to the right of her

Its michelle Obama aka Doomsday and the two circus clowns to the right of her

um why is MO in front of Hillary???

um why is MO in front of Hillary???

Michelle, Hillary and Caroline? It should be called Female Farce.

Female Farce is more like it

Only Senator Clinton of this group is deserving of the recognition portrayed in this publication. This is nothing against the others, however, they are nowhere near the deserving status of say a Margaret Thatcher, Mother Teresa, Madeline Albright or Condolesa Rice, et al former and current female world leaders.

Is this some kind of joke?

I can see having Palin and Clinton, but NOT Obama or Kennedy! At least Clinton and Palin have accomplished things in their professions, but what has Obama of Kennedy ever done?

Palin's a sad excuse for a woman. Does she make moose chili in the comic, or just lounge around seeing Russia from her window?

Only Senator Clinton of this group is deserving of the recognition portrayed in this publication. This is nothing against the others, however, they are nowhere near the deserving status of say a Margaret Thatcher, Mother Teresa, Madeline Albright or Condolesa Rice, et al former and current female world leaders.

Sarah Palin is a twit and couldn't fight her way out of a paper bag. I pray she is the 2012 GOP candidate

Washington as a whole is pretty much one big "comic book" story! But to put Sarah Palin in there as a supposed "political super hero" is a JOKE! What would her name be? Wonder Woman is already taken! How about Wondering Woman? That would be my pick. Cause she certainly leaves me "wondering" why anyone would see her as relevant at all! And what would her powers be? Able to violate state ethics laws in a single bound? Faster than a speeding contraceptive?

Don't leave John Edwards and Rahm Emanual out.

michelle looks tacky

I think the point of the comic book is not to show their political views, but rather show that women can succeed too. I think this is directed towards girls of younger ages to show them that they can be just like these women. I think that the message that it conveys to the younger generation of girls is more important than what political women are in the comic book itself. So regardless on your views of Palin, Clinton, Obama, or Kennedy, let the true message be conveyed to the younger generation of girls that they to can succeed in politics and do not let anything hold you back.

Dont forget Anne Coulter.haha

Dont forget the Anne Coulter man doll and comic book.

Of course it would take a woman to finally achieve bi-partisianship!!

I don't have any problem with any of these women pictured. They are all strong women. I can't understand why some of you pick on Caroline Kennedy. What did she ever do to you?

MO does not belong front and center.

Never held office, was an overpaid lawyer, and married lucky.

Hillary already related herself to a comic book character even though she thought she was relating to Rocky Balboa it was really Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Billwinkle the "Loose" Moose

Palin is not a superhero. She is a nut job.

I don't understand why delusional woman,Caroline Kennedy belongs
to Superhero.

@RR March 11th, 2009 12:57 pm ET
how are obama and kennedy female politicians....The answer is the Female Force series doesn’t limit itself to politics
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These are very strong independent women that people want to know more about, and what better to teach younger kids about these role models than through comic books*****Palin was agood role model for Bristol RIGHT!!!

Gov. Sarah Palin

This is hilarious. 3 out of the 4 "superwomen" only got to where they are because of their husbands or their family name. The only 1 who accomplished anyting on her own is Sarah Palin. Kudos Sarah, the only deserving superwoman in the group!!!

I love America.., sooo many relatives.

LOL – What's Sarah Palin's super power?? Abuse of state funds???

Who says you can't marry up?

How in god's name is Sarah Palin a role model!?
Sure, if you want to teach your daughters that playing the bimbo card gets you places!

Hillary, of course, will play the evil, scheming, villain with the insane, cackling, laugh.

Nice to see that women in politics are finally being recognized as something other than whipping posts for their male peers. Of course, I note that despite the large number of female Republican politicians, it took the better-late-than never Democratic females to inspire a graphic novel. i guess we can only acknowledge female politicians only so long as the Democrats can be made to take credit for them.

Where's Dr. Rice? She a true female superhero.., and one that certainly would NOT have given the Russians an "OverCharge" button to use on us..

The only hero here is Palin...............the other three are pushing our country into a state of Communism, like that dufus Obama!

Two first ladies and a first daughter. I only see one women who didn't arrive on someone elses coatt ails.

Sarah Palin is not a role model.

I bet the animals in Alaska would not rate Palin as a hero. Anybody who shoots animals from helicopters is a coward, not a hero. And she's about as articulate as well...bush! But I guess she's the best the republicans can come up with.

Despite what the back alley cats have to screech about it Sarah Palin IS the epitomy of a strong, independent, yet feminine WOMAN. ANY MAN would be proud to have her as his partner through life. And young girls have a REAL role model in HER. The GREEN is showing and it's not even St. Patricks Day yet.

Allegedly this comic book doesn't set out to glorify the female form, however how is it our current First Lady is the only person in the group showing any skin (is that a mini-skirt she's wearing)? Also, her upper region does seem quite defined in relation to the other women in the shot. It could just be me, but it seems disrespectful to depict the First Lady in that light.

Michelle Obama is not a politician in anyone's eye but CNN's.

I think Pelosi should be in there. She seems to be a powerhouse in the WH these days. Not sure why Kennedy is in there, just my thought.

Just like the WNBA no one will care!!

Sarah Palin? Now how in the heck did that moron get in a heroes book? What should we call her, wonderless woman. LOL

Palin is no power player. Remove her from that. She's weak.

It's great except for Palin being included with the other 3. Palin as an superhero? Of what?? Oh wait ,I forget, she can see Russian from Alaska and can shoot down a defenseless animal.

I just love Michelle!

Even though I don't like two of the women on the cover it is a great picture. I'm glad to see women are making a place for themselves. Go girls!

Dana Perino in a Storm or Phoenix costume. Yummy!!!

no crap ! palin is far from being a superhero more like a super nitwit

Don't forget about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's new president, and Africa's first elected female head of state, in your list of women in power.

I always knew Palin was a joke!

@RR,

"In a new series designed to examine influential women who are 'making and shaping modern history,'"

Please read with comprehension.

Mrs. Obama and Ms. Kennedy are women who are making and shaping modern history.

i think their are aspects of each of the women that make them good role models for young girls.. i , being a progressive democrat, understand that their is always more than one way to tell a story, so their political affliations make no difference when it comes to this type of product. i just hope that their market value is not 70 cents to the dollar , just like republicans think they are worth in comparrison to their male counterparts..

equal pay for equal work NOW!

girls need good role models of strong intelligent caring women, because pop culture is giving them rhiannon, who is dissappointingly telling little girls, that as long as you love the guy, its okay for him to hit you. ...THAT is never okay.

cool..

Caroline Kennedy?? Sarah Palin?? In an effort to sell their product they are choosing some women who have been in the news lately, rather than those who, over time, have proven themselves and made a real difference.

What exactly has Caroline Kennedy done? The first lady is not a politician either.

To all of you who say that Palin is the villain: Why? Just because she's of a different party? We're all about breaking down stereotypes and prejudice except when it comes to political groups. Political bigotry is just as bad as racism and sexism. It's what's really tearing this nation apart.

Oh my gosh you mentioned Palin, here come the libs.

This is so sexist.

I wonder if Michelle Obama will criticize this just like she did when they named dolls after her daughters. Knowing that she is considered a female force she probably won't. Caroline Kennedy is a joke. She couldn't even get the votes she needed to compete for Hillary's position as Senator.

That's nice but I'm sure they were "female force" type women that could go on that cover instead of Palin, Bristol maybe?

Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg is a tireless behind the scenes "politician". That because until recently, she did not court the limelight does not make her a bad choice. She has fought tirelessly for education in New York and raised millions of dollars for education programs, she is an active lawyer, and she works on countless boards of philanthropic organizations. She overcame the tragedy of losing her father at a very young age, her uncle not long after, not to mention her brother, with whom she was very close. Because she does not have the notoriety of Sarah Palin, she is not worthy?

Excuse me, but who knew anything about Palin until summer of last year other than the 600,000 residents of the entire state of Alaska? Now we can't get rid of her. What is Palin famous for? Being a nobody selected to run on a national ticket, with ethics violations, contraversial opinions on sex education, rape, the environment, and slaughtering animals from a helicopter? THIS makes HER a superwoman? Sorry...NOT.

Surely there are more "strong independent women" on the Republican side that are more impressive than Sarah Palin? I'm a lifelong Democrat but I can't even believe Sarah Palin is the best of the bunch....

How about Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice? Seems like she has much more credibility than Caroline Kennedy.

Sarah Palin is a cartoon in real life.

Where can I get a Hillary copy???

Who plays doomsday

How does it glorify Mooseburger Palin? Flying around in a helicopter, shooting at wolves, and making moose chili? YA BETCHA!!(wink wink)

Palin the villain deserves a comic name – HOOK-NOSE SQUARE-CHIN PALIN.

as a comic book fan i am offended.

Palin does indeed belong in a comic book. Ha.

Caroline Kennedy? how so?

Michelle looks great!

Wow I feel sorry for future women if that is the best they can come up with. Palin is the epitome of anti-feminism.

Michelle and Hillaryand Caroline look great however Palin.... She's a lot to be desired. I don't recall any super heros shooting animal or hunting????

Get over the Palin trash talking... You people are so pathetic... It is just a comic book and whether you like Palin or not, she is a female role model for what she has accomplished so GROW UP LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!

No to Sara Palin! She is not a superhero. She did nothing bu stir up trouble for John McCain and the republican party. I will not buy the book with her on the cover!!!!!!!!!!

How is Kennedy relevant?

Why on GODS GREEN EARTH is Sarah Palin in this comic book?

She IS the Poster Child for Animal Cruelty and Human Bigotry.

For her to be included in ANYTHING having to do with Caroline Kennedy and Michelle Obama is beyond comprehension.

Sarah Palin? Come on now! she did nothing but stir up trouble for John McCain and the republicans. I don't want her on the cover, bad choice. She dosen't deserve to be there. I will not buy this just for that reason.

*geek moment*

SQUEEE!!! Women of politics in comics!

I love politics, I love women in politics, I love comic books. This is the Awesome News Trifecta!!

Except for Palin, that is one hideous group of women.

It would be more appropriate for Sarah Palin to star in a remake of the old Betty Boop cartoons. The first episode would be called " The Adventures of Miss Trailer Trash ". You betcha ! Wink ! Wink !

Pauline the hero? How stupid can people get. She is more like a Villain.
she shouldn"t be in the same category with the three Law graduates with class and dignity.

where is the fairness doctrine on this?

1 Palin = the three other twits.

Nice to see the illustrator took artistic license in airbrushing Michelle some MUCH thinner hips. Chunky first ladies don't sell as well.

how are obama and kennedy female politicians?

You do realize that Palin is a villain, not a hero, right? Other than that, its pretty cool.

Graphic novel? It is a comic book!

Too bad that they included Palin the Wolf Slaughterer!!! Hope that they don't do one with Coulter....

Other than that, I think that it's great to spread a positive message about strong indepent women. And, high time!!!

Palin is not a superhero.... maybe one for being dumb.

Wonderwoman is going to replace Barbie? No way. By the way, what did Carolina Kennedy ever actually do for be considered a Wonderwoman prototype...other than to be born a Kennedy?

Michelle looks great!!!