", On October 27th, Cain posted a statement on her leaving Twitter on her website. Lambiek.net. This is a Comicsgate fan channel, the primary focus of which is, currently, to collect funny and/or interesting highlights, of CG past and present. [38][39] After she became the subject of online attacks on Twitter for this, industry veterans including Bill Sienkiewicz, Van Jenson, Tony Bedard, Jeff Lemire, and Magdalene Visaggio wrote rebukes to the movement. I hope that they come to their senses. Joker peed in the Batmobile. [10] CBR Antarctic Press Cancels Jawbreakers in Wake of Controversy, Retailer Boycott, [16] CAPELESSCRUSADER.ORG #Comicsgate Calls for Blacklist of Progressive Creators, [26] Polygon Top comics creators denounce Comicsgate for the first time, [27] Inverse After a Year, Comic Pros Express Solidarity Against Comicsgate, [28] CBR X-Men Red Scribe Tom Taylor Weighs In On Comicsgate, Database Moderator & Karma Philanthropist & Meme Taxonomist & Fleet Admiral & Amish. Some users criticized the response, noting the the industry only commented after a "white wife" was attacked. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. On July 30th, Marvel Comics official Twitter[7] account posted an illustration of the Thor character Hela saying "Some people harbor the most terrible grudges. The tweet (shown below) received more than 1,500 retweets and 5,000 likes in three days. Some creators had already taken steps ahead of the new controversy. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. The news comes a day after multiple artists and writers . 15 May 2019. It was specifically the promotion of one of those covers, by leading Comicsgate figures Cecil and Donal DeLay that seemed to tip the balance, with the official Dynamite account tweeting out an appeal to their 'next cash grab!' Danny Earls, courtesy of a tweet from Gail Simone, and some rather fine sample pages, has secured himself gigs with both Marvel and DC Comics. "Brsel." . Its supposed to be about separating the art from the artist. 15 May 2019. After d&c's videos nahh boi we go light afire under de ass. The latest #comicsgate videos -- and more! If a writer writes a good story, or an artist produces good art, then I will buy it, read it, and enjoy it. [20], They argue that the increasing diversity of comics, both among creators and in terms of characters, has led to declining quality and sales. However, due to what looks to be an alliance with CG, I won't be working with them anymore. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. "Piet Broos." 15 May 2019. to view a random entry. 15 May 2019. 193. Updated N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Don't try to convince me that they're not. Web. Dan Panosiandid such forRed Sonja#1 as didPaolo Pantalena,as have other artists for different titles. What do you think? As of publication, the list of those who shared Taylors message include Fabian Nicieza (co-creator of Deadpool), Gail Simone (Birds of Prey), Nicola Scott (Wonder Woman), Jordan D. White (head editor of the X-Men line at Marvel), Cullen Bunn (X-Men Blue) and Jamal Igle (Firestorm), among others. I know. Press [39], Greg Hatcher, former administrator of the Comic Book Resources forums, compared the movement to the harassment that drove actresses Kelly Marie Tran and Millie Bobby Brown from social media, and noted that comic creators in earlier decades such as Jack Kirby and Stan Lee had also faced fan backlash for including political themes in comic books. Last May, Bleeding Cool reported on Dynamite Entertainment's decision to publish an Ethan Van Sciver variant cover of Vampirella to be sold, exclusively to Ethan Van Sciver, with a little history. Additionally, Cooke responded to conspiracy theories that she had been bribed into responding to these tweets. 14 May 2019. 15 May 2019. 14 May 2019. Many of Marvel's most famous creations were inspired by or were meant to be a commentary on real-world politics and social issues of the 1960s and '70s. J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, John Tyler Christopher are amongst those creators who have done so the most, and soon the habit spread. Its time we all started standing up for one another." I will not let my money go to them. I don't know if this is the right move, or even a very smart one, but it's what my conscience requires. 15 May 2019. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); https://literaturedevil.com/ They wrote: On May 11th, 2018, Antarctic Press announced that they would be published Jawbreakers--Lost Souls by Richard C. Meyer, who runs the YouTube channel Diversity & Comics. Web. The Twitter account for Variant Edition tweeted[15] that they would not be carrying the book because "It does not appeal to our demographic, and we will not actively support creators who have promoted harm to friends, collegues and strangers." Web. Additionally, various comic retailers announced that they would not be carrying Jawbreakers. Im not for making enemies lists. [12][28], In early 2018, Meyer announced that his crowdfunded comic book Jawbreakers: Lost Souls, a collaboration with freelance artist Jon Malin, would be published by Antarctic Press. ;)" The post (shown below) received more than 80 retweets and 290 likes in three days. I can no longer back anything CG that deals with Dynamite. Mike Baron, the creator of Nexus and an iconic Punisher writer, first noticed his campaign was shadowbanned when his campaign manager, Chris Braly of Bleeding Fool, attempted to search for " Private American " on the website. On July 30th, Antos tweeted,[4] "Woke up today to a slew of more garbage tweets and DMs. While John Layman, asked to comment, said, "my opinion on Comicsgate is clear and quite public. ?Brett (Leveling a Draenei Monk) S?? But there is also the claim made that if this opportunity is made available to some creators, they are legally not allowed to refuse them to other creators who ask. 14 May 2019. Lambiek.net. I'm just done here. Meyer also hosts a YouTube channel on which he has made numerous racist and transphobic statements in regards to comics creators, including Ta-Nehisi Coates (Black Panther, Captain America) and Magdalene Visaggio (Eternity Girl). Schuddeboom, Bas. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Where does Tears of the Kingdom fit in the convoluted plot? 14 May 2019. Lambiek.net. Web. It can intersect with lobbies or campaigns, but that's not what it is at its core. ComicsGate participants (which includes some industry professionals) focus on what they consider to be examples of writers and artists who they claim have been coerced to toe their company's political line, or conversely, who they feel promote far-left politics un-organically and exclusively in their comic story lines. Lambiek.net. The funniest comics. Who posted a selfie of her friends getting milkshakes." I'm amazed by the cruelty comics brings out in people." The list includes four comic book editors including Andy Khouri, an editor at DC Comics, Alanna Smith an assistant editor at Marvel, Heather Antos, an editor at Marvel, and Tom Breevort, the Executive Editor and Senior Vice President of Publishing at Marvel Comics. However, some creators of comic strips are also found here, as are some of the early innovators of the art form. So you are saying Dynamite didn't send a email for Humble Bundle that all proceeds bail out Antifa, BLM and is supported by Gail in email? He then called on SJWs to apologize for the harassment she was receiving. 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Doug Weller talk 17:02, 26 November 2018 (UTC) talk 17:02, 26 November 2018 (UTC) "Bert Bus." http://www.jaimehogge.com N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. I was two issues in on a James Bond miniseries with them but it has been on indefinite hold since March and I haven't done any further work on it since I finished colors during the lockdown. "Comiclopedia - Illustrated Artist Compendium." The list called Comicsgate Blacklist Bestiary aims to educate comic book readers to avoid certain comic book professionals who are the main contributors to the declining quality of comic books. N.p., n.d. On August 21st, 2018, Twitter[19] user @GromComix tweeted a video of comics artist deceased Darwyn Cooke in which Cooke discusses the changing of characters sexuality for sales purposes and tagged it #comicsgate. Dynamite had also emailed out promotions to Dynamite customers promoting those creators livestreams regarding these covers, accounts on which Comicsgate creators often promote their messages and criticisms. [6][14][21] Antos was described by them as a "diversity hire", "an unqualified bimbo",[22] and "the 'false rape charge' type",[14][23] and the group in general as "fake geek girls", "tumblr-virtue signalers", and "the creepiest collection of stereotypical SJWs anyone could possibly imagine". The tweet (shown below) received more than 10 retweets and 190 likes in four days. She wrote:[2], Following the backlash towards the Mockingbird cover and the harassment of Cain, some within the comics industry began tweeting support of the writer. The comic book adaptation of Richard Foxs bestselling Military Science Fiction epic! Your email address will not be published. "Michel Weyland." Some of whom found their books being promoted by Dynamite alongside these covers. I want to add that I know some of the folks at Dynamite and there are good people there. Im sry Dynamite is donating to the Bail Project. Like Gamergate, Comicsgate has its prominent personalities associated with it, among them Ethan Van Sciver, a former DC Comics artist who regularly collaborated with former DC Comics chief creative officer Geoff Johns on titles like Green Lantern and The Flash. Antos captioned the tweet, "It's the Marvel milkshake crew! UPDATE: Half an hour after this piece published that changed. The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these . Knudde, Kjell. Two Army Veterans crash in a mystical jungle populated by a lost tribe of TOXIC Women that hunt MEN! Each store would have to order thousands of copies to make it worthwhile for the publisher. Lambiek.net. Meyer shared a post by Waid, in which Waid implies that Meyer and the ComicsGate movement were doxxing store opens. She tweeted,[21] "Hi again, I can assure you no one puts words in my mouth or bribed me into defending my husband but continue on with this stupidity. Having a variant cover of Vampirella with Cyberfrog gave him something to sell to his virtue-signalling audience in the interim. "Raymond Br Van Hemmersweil." After which, I will no longer be accepting any further work from Dynamite for as long as they continue any affiliation whatsoever with Comicsgate. MAD RUTH @DARKLORDMADRUTH. 3: Randy's New Obsession? See List of Filipino comics creators, (BD, Banda Desenhada, Histrias em Quadradinhos), ( or strip, plural form: or stripovi). Rest assured, I will not be silent. "Robbert Damen." [4][5] Its members present it as a consumer protest, primarily advocating their views on social media; some have produced books intended to reflect the group's values. "Ton Beek." 15 May 2019. After the widow of a popular artist . Red Sonja art by Christian Ward for Dynamite. Yesterday, as concern regarding Dynamite rose, she added "When I told them I was quitting, AC [Amanda Conner] was mentioned as "but she's working with us, it's not all [gators]" Anyway. Various media outlets covered the response from the comics industry, including Polygon,[26] Inverse,[27] Comic Book Resources[28] and more. In addition to sales and promotion, there is also an intrinsic value to having characters and creators associated with Dynamite aligned with Comicsgate creators and characters, considered by some as a kind of laundering of intellectual property. Maybe you'll hit China.". Schuddeboom, Bas. Schuddeboom, Bas, and Kjell Knudde. J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, John Tyler Christopher are amongst those creators who have done so the most, and soon the habit spread. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Added Also expressing negative opinions over the current state of the industry with a few videos doesn't automatically make someone an "-ist" or a "-phobe." Or even a ComicsGater. Tinkerbell MUST Be Race-Swapped, Peter Pan Can't Have His Own Film, Needs Wendy! Members of the movement object to diversification of comics, especially the increasing inclusion of women as writers and characters. A list of comics made by creators associated with #Comicsgate read more September 9, 2018 Last Time on #ComicsGate (The Story So Far) One could describe #ComicsGate as the Pacific front to #GamerGate's Normandy Invasion. Comicsgate.org #Comicsgate The Red Key: Undercover The Lost Pages 2: The Silhouette by Zaid Comics Tales From The NATverse #2. Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. I don't make this decision lightly. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver, who has been active in the Comicsgate community tweeted at Cooke, writing,[22] "Ive been pretty happy to mute people who are harassing me on Twitter, Marsha. 14 May 2019. ", Others, however, criticized Meyer and his fans' tactics, calling into question their use of "accusations of pedophilia" and "homophobic slurs." 15 May 2019. [36], Although many comics professionals have chosen to ignore Comicsgate to avoid giving it publicity,[5] it has been met with widespread criticism from readers, comics creators, and industry journalists. N.p., n.d. The reactions to the list were varied. 15 May 2019. By submitting your email, you agree to our, Top comics creators denounce Comicsgate for the first time, Sign up for the N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. [14], Alt-right activist Vox Day wrote and published the series Alt-Hero[28] and hired Chuck Dixon to write for him. Throughout the weekend, Meyer and his fans expressed their disappointment over the decision and anger towards Mark Waid due to his alleged involvement in the cancelation. Web. It was too much for some Comicsgaters to back any more Dynamite crowdfunders. Image rolled the dice and experimented with how they worked with creators and creator-owned properties and were able to bring Jason Aaron and Jason Latour's Southern Bastards, Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples Saga, They also brought great works from Kelly Sue DeConnick, Scott Snyder, Jonathan Hickman, Marjorie Liu, Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen . "Margreet De Heer." Twitter user @YellowFlashGuy has produced a list of comic book professionals to boycott. Mark Waid responded to the controversy. In 2018, a year after Comicsgate became an infamous household name in the broad comics community, Meyer raised more than $400,000 on Indiegogo to make another Jawbreakers book, this time drawn by . Your email address will not be published. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 14 May 2019. MODOK Is Great!. As Higgins responded, "But sure, they're all about "saving" the comic industry.". Matt. [2][4][14], In 2016, female superhero Mockingbird was depicted on a comic book cover wearing a t-shirt that read "Ask Me About My Feminist Agenda". Other female creators and commentators such as Chelsea Cain and Zainab Akhtar have experienced extremely similar abuse, leaving them little choice but to abandon social media. Web. Dynamite Entertainment asks for fewer minimum copies to be printed than Marvel and DC, so has been popular. Jim Zub wrote comics for Dynamite based on the tabletop roleplaying game Pathfinder from 2012 until 2015. 15 May 2019. [8][5][17][14] The storylines objected to include those such as the "All New, All Different" campaign undertaken by Marvel Comics in the later 2010s, in which various white male characters that had traditionally had the superhero identities of Wolverine, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, and Spider-Man were temporarily replaced by female and/or racial-minority characters. 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Meanwhile, many traditional superhero stories that Comicsgate enthusiasts would like to see more of are the ones struggling to find a place in the market, and Marvels most recent blockbuster crossover Secret Empire was the second-worst selling event in Marvels history. Published Jul 27, 2020. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon. The tweet (shown below) has since been deleted. Lambiek.net. I am not a lawyer and I do not play one on the internet, but what research I have conducted into US law indicates that is not true. "Alain Dodier." John is the Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Comics. Web. Stripwinkel Lambiek. "Picha." Criticism is a vital part of any mature art form, but the biggest voices in Comicsgate arent comics critics. "Actual adults" don't do that. If I'm not following you yet, please say hello and let me add you to my Twitter! Murdered scientists, put into their own experiments are reborn as the super powered GRAVEYARD SHIFT! 1. 15 May 2019. Aug 30, 2018 at 01:15PM EDT Lambiek.net. 15 May 2019. However, the main ringleaders of Comicsgate had already begun their attacks on trans creators, queer creators and creators of color well before the #MakeMineMilkshake incident. Lambiek.net. Upon learning that some store owners had discussed their decisions not to stock it, he encouraged his followers to publicly post and circulate their names, locations, and employee information. 'Comicsgate is, well, it's exactly what it sounds like: Gamergate but comics.' . Some in support of ComicsGate responded to Alonso's tweet, blaming the company and attempting to discredit Cain's complaints. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. This wasnt fair to you or Darwyn, Marsha." Web. Dynamite Faces Creator Backlash Over Comicsgate Alliances, Marvel Releases New Guardians Of The Galaxy Trailer, Danny Earls, From Gail Simone Tweet To Marvel & DC Gigs In Two Months, The Spider-Man With Dots For Eyes Gets His Own Spider-Verse Version, Hasbro Loses Their Minds By Dropping $75 Carbonized Star Wars 2-Pack, Spider-Man Receives Spectacular Wave of Marvel Legends Figures. Web. 15 May 2019. [11][37], In mid 2018, Marsha Cooke, widow of writer-artist Darwyn Cooke, denied a claim by Comicsgate participants that her husband would have supported the campaign. I understand plenty of conversations between publisher, employees and creators are taking place right about now. EVIDENCE Uncovered In Their Code! "Maarten Gerritsen." . Jawbreakers - Lost Souls Project Owner: Richard C. Meyer A team of ex-superheroes attempt to save a "monster" from a vicious warlord who wants to exploit it! "Floor De Goede." Diversity however you want to define the word is not the reason why comics aren't selling the way they used to. Matt. "Bedetheque - BD, Manga, Comics." July 13, 2018by Talking Pulpin Featured Articles, Talking Pulpand tagged Brett R. Smith, business, Chuck Dixon, comics, Comicsgate, commentary, culture, Douglas Ernst, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Ethan Van Sciver, Jon Malin, Kelsey Shannon, Kyle Ritter, Mike S. Miller, Mitch Breitweiser, Richard C. Meyer, superhero There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism." A team of ex-superheroes attempt to save a monster from a vicious warlord who wants to exploit it! N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Joe: Scarlett's Strike Force after Sitterson criticized on social media what he saw as "performative grief" about the September 11 attacks. On Aug. 21, a Twitter user posted a clip from an interview with deceased comics legend Darwyn Cooke best known for his work on DC: The New Frontier and tagged it #comicsgate. If Vox Day produces good work, then its still good work. Another angle that Diversity and Comics emphasizes is the poor interaction between creators and fans. N.p., n.d. Lambiek.net. Later that day, Antarctic Press posted that they would not be publishing Jawbreakers. The latest Tweets from Comicsgate.org (@ComicsgateVideo). On May 12th, Twitter user @TempletonTJones tweeted,[17] "#MarkWaid straight up lied to get a successfully kickstarted comic dropped by a publisher. In part due to some creators and editors outright insulting the fans who disagree with said ideologies. Lambiek.net. [26] Media critic Kaylyn Saucedo, artist Tim Doyle, comic writer Kwanza Osajyefo, and cosplayer/comic writer Renfamous have all recounted being the target of harassment and doxxing. [1][2][3] The name is derived from Gamergate, a similar movement related to video games. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 99. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Oops. with a link to a Dynamite IndieGoGo crowdfunding appeal to fund the cover. Lambiek.net. 4. 8 Truths the Comicsgate Gang Really Needs to Accept for the Sake of Their Own Happiness and Mental Health. Following Sienkiewicz's responses, numerous members of the comics industry echoed his sentiments. "Antoon Herckenrath." While Comicsgate has no official hierarchy, commentator Richard C. Meyer (posting under the banner Diversity & Comics)[4][14][16] and former DC illustrator Ethan Van Sciver[4][14] have been prominent advocates for the campaign. Keep digging, Meyer. Others in the industry shared his words, expressing solidarity against the recent controversy (examples below, center and right). "Frederik Bramming." [19][14][22][24], Richard C. Meyer has made the campaign a common subject on his YouTube channel and Twitter account, in which he identifies professionals whose work or personal activities he sees as detrimental to the comics industry. 14 May 2019. [Comicsgate . Lambiek.net. She tweeted, "Hopefully this is my last comment on the subject but I agree with everyone saying it is annoying that people didn't get on board the reality of what these idiots are doing until it was a white wife attacked." Web. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. to view the video gallery, or It is also designed to provide a comprehensive listing of Comicsgate creators and creations. Yeah, these, The Mary Sue and ALL of their contributors are also on my "do not give clicks" list. Comicsgate is a hate group with a long history of harassment, particularly of women and LGBTQ creators. They include David Brothers, Kieran Shiach, Rich Johnston, Jude Terror, Joseph Glass, Matthew Santori Griffin, Stephanie Cooke, and Colin Spacetwinks. High-profile comics creators are belatedly reckoning with their industry's version of Gamergate. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Nearly all of the people singled out are. [35] In December 2020, Meyer and Waid released a joint statement that Meyer had decided to voluntarily dismiss the case. "Wilhelm Busch." [8] ComicsGate Wiki What is ComicsGate? Along with the editors the list includes a number of writers. "E. O. Copyright 2022, Bounding Into Comics. Do you think this list is a good idea to combat poor quality comic books? Kirkman, Walker & Ottley Share Thoughts, South Park Season 26 Ep. Art Spiegelman, Alan Moore, Mark Millar, Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, David Lloyd. Meyer denied the allegation and wrote,[14] "Mark Waid has literally spent the entire day lying. Top comics creators denounce 'Comicsgate' for the first time.August 29 this year. PROTIP: People who use my name spitefully, who lie about me and torment me and my family over political differences. Lambiek.net. In Aug. 2017, the event often listed as the inciting incident of Comicsgate occurred, when a group of female Marvel staffers became the targets of a wave of harassment after posting a photo of themselves celebrating the life of the then-recently departed Flo Steinberg with milkshakes. Lambiek.net. [1] In an unsigned editorial, Paste magazine took issue with the phrasing of Taylor's statement, arguing that Comicsgate's activities should not be equated with critical commentary. As I write this, I am finishing work on Red Sonja #24, which concludes my contractual obligations to @DynamiteComics. Oppenheimer." The post (shown below, left) received more than 90 retweets and 340 likes in three days. [13][14] Threats of violence[15] and the vandalism of one store were attributed to the campaign.[3]. "Jacques Van Melkebeke." Web. "Kamagurka." Oh HELL yeah! Lambiek.net. Many folks also took issue with framing Comicsgate as criticism, like in Tom Taylors much-spread tweet. Isn't that right, @JonMalin and @BrettRSmith76 ? Days after posting the photo, the tweet received some apparent negative attention, with some users claiming that this milkshake photo was an example of politicizing comic books and superhero stories, causing a decline in quality. Web. 14 May 2019. "As someone who has several planned projects with Dynamite, this has been very much on my mind lately. I've had several conversations with them over the last few days and I'm proud to report that they all support or at least understand this decision. "Dik Bruynesteyn." The list also includes artists Andrea Shockling, Colleen Doran, Jamal Igle, Jim Zub, Marissa Louise, Ramon Villalobos, Tess Fowler. The tweet (shown below, left) received more than 40 likes. Lambiek.net. Some creators, including Gerry Duggan ( Infinity Wars ), Jody Houser ( Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows) and Michael Lark (Lazarus ), chose to modify it to remove the word "criticism." Others. Cyberfrog - Blood Honey Project Owner: Ethan Van Sciver Lambiek.net. ", "Superheroes and the mythic imagination: order, agency and politics", "The smash success of 'Captain Marvel' shows us that conservatives are ignoring the alt-right", "Black Panther and the Alt-right: networks of racial ideology", "#NostalgiaGate? [email protected] 0803 754 4711, 0814 308 8934. yuzuru hanyu wife name; kazoo magazine subscription; vulcan materials florida locations Rather than rejecting racism, misogyny, queerphobia, transphobia, or ableism outright, creators and editors . (@MetaMonstah) February 7, 2018, GeekyBugle (@GeekyBugle01) February 7, 2018. Comicsgate is a campaign led by graphic novelist Doug TenNapel against diversity and progressivism in North American superhero comic book industry, believing that these have led to a decline in both quality and sales. In his 2014 ICv2 piece If Comicsgate Ever Happens, It Will Be Catastrophic, Rob Salkowitz made eerily accurate predictions of how the movement would eventually coalesce around points of controversy or criticism in comics, including Frank Chos outrage covers inspired by Manara and a Marvel artist publically comparing Social Justice Warriors to Nazis. Her response provoked a string of threatening tweets, some going as far as to imply that her objection to her husbands name being linked to Comicsgate was some sort of false flag that she had been coached or bribed into making. The social media post was retweeted by creators including Kelly Thompson, Tim Seeley, Margaret Stohl, Jason Latour, Greg Pak, Fabian Nicieza, Benjamin Percy, and Jeff Lemire. Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer, Sweet Tooth) was among the first, saying Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger. 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