“There is an argument that it's OK to draw women in this hyper-idealized and sexualized way, because male characters are idealized too. The difference is, more often than not, women are idealized primarily in a sexual manner, and men are idealized in a way that emphasizes power and strength. These are not the same thing, and send a distinct message to the reader whether you realize it or not. I guess my overall point is just to think about what you're drawing, and why you are drawing it.”
If you’ve read issue 5 of Young Avengers, you’ll know someone gets a new costume. I thought you might like to see the original design sketch and my thoughts that went into the design. Below the cut for minor spoilers.