With the release of Jessica Jones on November 20th, media outlets across the country are discussing how we are finally in the age of female superheroes. This television season alone we have Jessica Jones and Supergirl, and Agent Carter in its second season, all series with not only female superhero leads, but also their own distinct flavor.

In the past, female superhero movies have failed to capture the intricacies of the female voice and have instead left us with overly sexualized or dull characters. (Or even both. Have you seen Catwoman?) What sets Jones, Carter, and Supergirl apart is that they each have their own voice, their own style, and own desires. They are not cookie cutter women and so their shows are not cookie cutter either. Carter is playful, witty. Supergirl bubbly, smart. Jones is darker, more hard-boiled. We're in the age when women are more fully developed characters in general, making it a prime time for the rise of the female superhero.

Here are ten contributing factors.