Get ready for a deep dive into the chaotic, heroic, and occasionally world-ending history of women in comics! This Sunday, March 29, 2026, Temple of Geek staff writer and author Alexandrea Callaghan is bringing her expertise to the stage for a panel that promises to be as insightful as it is humorous: Supporting Women’s Rights (and Wrongs!) in Comics.
Whether it’s Harley Quinn’s latest heist or the Phoenix Force wiping out a solar system, we’ve spent decades captivated by the power of female characters. This panel explores the thin line between heroism and destruction, the tropes that define women’s power fantasies, and why we love to cheer for their “wrongs” just as much as their “rights.”
Meet the Panelists
The session features a diverse lineup of experts from across the entertainment and fandom space:
- Alexandrea Callaghan: A staff writer at Temple of Geek and author of the book Lady Comic Book History, currently in its Kickstarter phase. Her favorites include Wanda Maximoff and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, whom she describes as the “blueprint” for modern strong female characters.
- Alix Catherine: Known online as AlexyGalaxy, she hosts The Welcome Party on Twitch, a stream dedicated to making pop culture accessible and fighting gatekeeping. She is currently a fan of Mau Mau from The Apothecary Diaries for her grounded, real personality.
- Tamara Brooks: A pop culture expert and contributor to DCComics.com and BBC Radio. For Tamara, Wonder Woman is the ultimate icon of sisterhood and responsibility, with Storm taking a close second.
- Sabeen Faheem: Also known as The Hijabi Bounder, Sabeen is an actor and cosplayer who uses fashion to champion inclusivity. She cites Ms. Marvel as a character who made her feel seen as a Muslim South Asian.
- Magical Girl Marina: A fandom content creator and cosplayer of 13 years. Her top pick is Utena Tenjou from Revolutionary Girl Utena, a character who explores gender roles and self-love.
Panel Details
Don’t miss this look into the evolution of our favorite fictional women and the importance of supporting their complex journeys.
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
- Location: Room 300A
- Additional Panels: Many of our guests are “booked and busy” this weekend! Catch Alix Catherine moderating A World Without Remakes (Friday, 6 PM) and Quests and Queries (Friday, 8 PM), or find Marina Sharpe discussing Locked Room Mysteries in Comics History.
“We get all of [Felicia Day’s] good luck and nerd energy before we go on Sunday!” — Alexandrea Callahan
