Concerning the infamous Brokeback Pose

[Paul Render]

Seen adorning many a comic cover and illustration is the infamous Brokeback Pose. Both tits, both ass cheeks and full face all in one pose. It's physically impossible, yet I see people arguing for it's reality still on the forums.

Here's a great pic with Brokeback Pose (definitely not the worst example I coulda shown, but this is an illustration that really tried to make it seem as real as possible, yet still failing.)



And here's real life.

[dupont2005]

Yeah well that's like just your opinion man

[thwhtGuardian]

I agree that its a stupid pose, but the example you chose looks so similar to the picture of an actual woman that it's counter intuitive to the point.

[coveredinbees]

Oh, I dunno. I only see one boob.

[dupont2005]

Why don't they just put the ass on the front of the women? It could be their super power, showing off all the goods in every panel.

[The Once And Forever]

Just gotta wonder where in the fuck Harley's spine is in that picture...

[albone]

Honestly, as long as physics are respected, I don't see any problem with that.

As an artist who draws female wrestlers 3 updates a week, I personally AVOID it when possible. I like discussion as much as the next person, but this is one minefield that as an artist, I try to avoid.

[Paul Render]

Oh, I dunno. I only see one boob.

The second boob is there in that harley pic. It's not full view, but its there look closer. But as you can see in the second pic the other boob is nowhere near to being seen.

To Guardian Moderator:

Yeah the Harley pic is a very nice drawing, but I chose it because the artist really tried to make the brokeback pose work. But for your pleasure here's a gross exageration...



And another real life photo for comparison.

[carabas]

The point is not that such a pose is not achievable in real life.

The point is that superheroines ought not pose like strippers for no reason at all in just about every damn panel they're in.

[Doug_Brunell]

Artistic license.

[o1pickleboy]

The point is not that such a pose is not achievable in real life.

The point is that superheroines ought not pose like strippers for no reason at all in just about every damn panel they're in.

So are many many things we see in comic books.

[The Black Guardian]

...It's physically impossible,...
Here's a great pic with Brokeback Pose (definitely not the worst example I coulda shown, but this is an illustration that really tried to make it seem as real as possible, yet still failing.)

Meh. That's very much less than a 90-degree turn. It's very possible and not very difficult... even for me, one of the least limber people on the planet.

Mind you, I've seen far, far worse than that Harley picture.

[Rasputin9977]

Oh that brokeback. I thought you were talking about two dudes kissing.

[DonC]

Is it June again? That darn Catwoman has reversed time!

To the Batmobile!

[the4thpip]