Although the origins of comic books can be found in the most archaic of examples – in a cave in which the prehistoric man dwelt, their real impression on the society in its todays form has been introduced during the third decade of the twentieth centrury. By introducing superheroes, comic books have found their way into the homes of all Americans, offering an escape from the grim reality of World War II. Amassing such a great influence, comic books and their respective characters have often been used to convey a political thought or achieve unification. Later, in times of peace, the main role of a comic book was to promote societies values through a prism of comical, fantastical and indirectly provocative motives. The portrayal of women in comic books has always been filled with hope. Lois Lane, although by many characteristics a normal woman of that day and age, was actually way ahead of her time. Her career aspirations served as a base for many other women to pursue their dream, once they've seen it done by Lois Lane. Wonder Woman, who has from the start been a renowned superhero alongside Superman and Batman, although oversexualized has become a role model to many young girls and women throughout the world. In spite of the creators' good intentions, female superheroes have been dealt some devastating blows. Dealt with an ulterior motive, characters like She-Hulk were created, often described as a woman in a perpetual state of PMS. Finally, comic books can be perceived as a positive medium which is often an active part of societal changes.It cannot be viewed as negative as it is merely a faithful representation of the society it was a part of.