GOTHIC SUBCULTURE

The character of Batman is a dark and brooding presence. He does not wear the cheery attire of Superman and lacks the lighthearted sarcasm of Spiderman. He is a far more complex character.

How one simple six-letter word managed to go from a savage tribe of Nordic warriors to modern teens wearing fishnets and black lipstick...in only a little over 1500 years.

This explains how to apply gothic make up. It covers the colors and techniques used to create this effect.

This article gives suggestions for throwing a Gothic Halloween party.

A book review of "Gothic & Lolita", by Masayuki Yoshinaga and Katsuhiko Ishikawa

This article gives some different ideas for a Gothic Halloween party.

An opinionated review of the English Gothic and Lolita Bible

Lolita is a fashion that is gaining popularity.

Gothic Style is a sophisticated and elegant way to approach your prom. enter the prom with elegance in a victorian imspired gown with a tight corset and gothic flare!

Several incidents have taken place where people have committed acts on or with people they met on Vampirefreaks.com, a gothic website. This has gotten the extreme religious right talking. This is my attempt to fight back.

Towards the end of August 2007, employees of Myspace deleted all users, profiles and sites affiliated with Goth-Culture community site Vampirefreaks.com, much to the dismay of a commonly misunderstood subculture. Many have boycotted the news corp-owned site.

Video games, long considered mindless entertainment at best or dangerous violence at times, are actually important measures of the social and artistic evolution of America's youth.

A closer look at The Nightmare Before Christmas' most famous character, the gloomy, morose, yet optimistic Jack Skellington. Who he may have been in some strange alternate universe known as reality.

Any genre of music can suffer from oversaturation, and Visual Kei is no different. There are many bands being recognized that shouldn't be, and several bands not being recognized that should be.

In music, a lot of people see genres as unbreakable rules or undefiable labels, but these top 5 songs are proof that genre is just another element that can be changed to create something amazing. Check these top 5 cross-genre cover songs.

Every teenager experiences low moods, but if the low mood never seems to lift, here are the signs you should watch out for.

The word "Goth" has changed since its beginnings in 17th century architecture.

Almost any part of the body can be pierced, and if the specific jewelry required cannot be found in a store, you can have it custom made.

After mistaking VPF users for spammers, Myspace employees deleted over 2000 profiles and sites. The founder himself issues a profuse apology.

Even though electronic music didn't come into mainstream popularity until the 80's underground artists and revolutionaries had been experimenting with various types of electronic noise and music since the early 20th century.

Tips and resources for home decorating in an Asian Goth theme. Includes color, fabric, furniture, and accessory choices. Also has links to online sources for items and craft ideas.

a short look at the way our society allows people to displace blame far too often.

Goths are all grown up and infilatrating the workforce. Is this really such a crisis??

An examination of heavy metal subculture, its activities, and symbols as they relate to religion in an anthropological context

Written by a current Wisconsin high school administrator, this paper offers a first-hand account of hyper-vigilant reactions to Goth students within a school setting. Literal and figurative definitions of Goth further illustrate inaccuracies in these stereotypes.

A San Francisco Halloween is a unique kind of holiday. Whether you spend it immersed in the color and energy of the Castro, frolicking with families at Yerba Buena Gardens, or searching for Vampires in the Nob Hill area, you won't forget an SF halloween.

We've all heard the term "goth", but do we really know what it means? Originally, the word "Goth" described a Germanic tribe which invaded Rome. "The Goths" were regarded as barbaric and uncultured.