Jakita Wagner of Planetary rocks my world.

Planetary is my favorite kind of comic. It combines superheroes, spaceships, magic, and grand conspiracies, and what's not to love about that? Planetary fills the gaping hole in my heart left when The Invisibles ended. For that, its creators have my undying gratitude.

The lead female character in Planetary, Jakita Wagner, is just about my favorite comics heroine. Superhuman strength and speed? Check. Takes care of herself just fine? Check. Skintight suit that shows her cleavage? Ah well, far be it from me to suggest that we disregard the conventions of an art form, right?

My quibbles with her outfit aside, I love Jakita for one big thing.

She's a member of an elite team of field agents called archaeologists of the unknown. It's a dangerous role that requires brains and the ability to kick ass. Why did she pursue such a career path?

Because she gets bored easily.

I am so tired of female characters written by people who feel like women need a REASON to rock the world of action. Avenging a rape, protecting a child, whatever. Yes, men get this storyline too, but they also get a lot of other reasons - because they're strong, because it's fun, because it's their job, or no reason at all.

Jakita Wagner kicks ass because it's fun.

I like that in a woman.