Tim Hanley is a comic book historian and the author of several critically acclaimed books exploring iconic female characters in comics. His works include "Wonder Woman Unbound," "Investigating Lois Lane," "The Many Lives of Catwoman," and "Betty and Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale," which examine the evolution of these characters through a historical and cultural lens. Hanley also penned "Not All Supermen," a study of masculinity in comic books. His writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The Atlantic, The Comics Journal, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.
Hanley's expertise extends beyond his books, as he regularly contributes to comic book discourse through his blog, Straitened Circumstances, which focuses on Wonder Woman and women in comics. He also writes the monthly column "Gendercrunching" for Bleeding Cool, analyzing gender representation in the industry. His insightful commentary has appeared on platforms like DC Women Kicking Ass and Women Write About Comics, establishing him as a respected voice in comic book scholarship.
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hanley balances his writing with an extensive collection of comic books, further deepening his engagement with the medium. His works continue to shed light on the complexities of gender and identity in superhero narratives.