If Vox Day produces good work, then its still good work. 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. Schuddeboom, Bas. Again, this was not an easy decision. "Theo Funke Kpper." 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. This wasnt fair to you or Darwyn, Marsha." Jeff Lemire and Bill Sienkiewicz Denounce 'Comicsgate' Jeff Lemire and Bill Sienkiewicz Denounce 'Comicsgate' By Brian Cronin Published Aug 24, 2018 Following Darwyn Cooke's widow's problems with 'Comicsgate,' star creators Lemire and Sienkiewicz both separately denounced the movement. I will not let my money go to them. 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. 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. It can intersect with lobbies or campaigns, but that's not what it is at its core. Murdered scientists, put into their own experiments are reborn as the super powered GRAVEYARD SHIFT! Tricia Ennis, writing for SyFy Wire, stated that some such comics, in fact, had been notably successful, such as the Kamala Khan version of Ms. Marvel, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and the Carol Danvers version of Captain Marvel. - Atomic Junk Shop", "Ethan Van Sciver Apologises For Suicide Jibe, Vows Not To Vent On Social Media Anymore", "A New Year's Ballad of Dave Sim and Ethan Van Sciver", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comicsgate&oldid=1140617212, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 23:04. As Higgins responded, "But sure, they're all about "saving" the comic industry.". Others chose to use their own words entirely, like Ale Kot (New World) and Ramon Villalobos (Secret Wars, Border Town): Yeah, #comicsgate is a white supremacist patriarchal hate group developed and maintained to further those designs by the means of organized harassment and abuse. 15 May 2019. Stripwinkel Lambiek. John is the Editor-in-Chief here at Bounding Into Comics. Dynamite Entertainment, the publisher of popular series such as Vampirella, Red Sonja, The Boys, and Green Hornet, have been publicly called out by numerous comic book creators for partnering with the Comicsgate harassment campaign. Web. Among those placed on such lists and criticized for their views have been Larry Hama, Mark Waid, Alex de Campi, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Matt Fraction, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. There are also colorists Kelly Fitzpatrick, Tamra Bonvillain, and Triona Tree Farrel. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. [25], Members of Comicsgate have responded to professionals criticizing the movement by circulating blacklists of such creators to boycott,[4][5] including one which categorized individuals as members of the "Pravda Press", "SJW vipers", and other derogatory labels. Bleeding Cool spoke with Dynamite owner Nick Barrucci yesterday, but he declined to provide comment. "Piet Broos." Web. because you are." Oops. Web. #ComicsGate pic.twitter.com/SZq8J3ef1y, YellowFlash (@YellowFlashGuy) February 7, 2018. MAD RUTH @DARKLORDMADRUTH. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Pedro Pascal "Buffy" Lovefest Comes Full Circle, Invincible Vs. Homelander? 15 May 2019. Added N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. I've seen it for myself. Red Sonja art by Christian Ward for Dynamite. [21] In a 2017 video titled "The Dark Roast", Meyer referred to a female Marvel Comics editor as a "cum dumpster", accused various female professionals of "sucking their way into the industry", and described a transgender female writer as a "man in a wig". "Remco Campert." And in May 2019 that included Ethan Van Sciver. Comic book retailer Ryan Higgins also posted "I will no longer be stocking Dynamite Comics titles at the store. 14 May 2019. 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. 15 May 2019. Published Jul 27, 2020. 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. The channel is frequently been a champion of the ComicsGate movement and has been the subject of controversy, as others within the comics community has criticized him for using his fanbase against them, resulting in various forms of trolling and harassment. "Comicsgate is the political culture war come to comic books," said Liana Kerzner, the former co-host of TV show Ed and Red's Night Party, and creator of Lady Bits, a YouTube show about women. This is not calling for harassment, this is calling for wallet enforcement., Sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire. Joe: Scarlett's Strike Force after Sitterson criticized on social media what he saw as "performative grief" about the September 11 attacks. Others wanted to add more people to the list. Maybe you'll hit China.". 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. A list of comics being created by #ComicsGate artists. 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. [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. If I do hear back, I'll report in. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. He is now implying that employees' personal phone numbers were leaked and not the store phone numbers as is what happened in real life." Web. Web. I'm making sure my team gets paid, editor and I are both donating our paychecks, and then I'm free.". [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. Web. Comicsgate was a right-wing campaign in opposition to diversity and progressivism in the North American superhero comic book industry. Top comics creators denounce 'Comicsgate' for the first time.August 29 this year. 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. Web. Who posted a selfie of her friends getting milkshakes." Twitter user @YellowFlashGuy has produced a list of comic book professionals to boycott. "Robbert Damen." Or do you think there are alternative ways to making comics great again? MODOK Is Great!. "Ray Goossens." Barrucci told Bleeding Cool. Schuddeboom, Bas. They include David Brothers, Kieran Shiach, Rich Johnston, Jude Terror, Joseph Glass, Matthew Santori Griffin, Stephanie Cooke, and Colin Spacetwinks. Required fields are marked *. (The earliest uses of Comicsgate with an S were from Twitter users mocking the movement.). Im not for making enemies lists. I understand plenty of conversations between publisher, employees and creators are taking place right about now. 15 May 2019. DC Comics is expanding into the young readers market with the upcoming DC Ink and DC Zoom imprints, following the immense success of DC Superhero Girls. You keep up man we need to let people know who they are, prevent them from trying to squash new talent people here don't get if we had did something earlier we would've never ended up infested with swj group think. There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism." "Guido Van Driel." I have seen firsthand how Comicsgate harasses creators, particularly LGBTQ and women creators and am unequivocally opposed to all they stand for. Jungle Comics by Chuck Dixon and Kelsey Shannon. 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. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Replying to @EthanVanSciver. Legal Information: Know Your Meme is a trademark of Literally Media Ltd. By using this site, you are agreeing by the site's terms of use and privacy policy and DMCA policy. Lambiek.net. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Its time we all started standing up for one another." I can no longer back anything CG that deals with Dynamite. Web. "Ben Abas." Cullen Bunns statement I *might* go so far as to say most of the people associated with [Comicsgate] arent bad people, drew criticism for ascribing positive motivations to those knowingly participating in a campaign built around harassment. [15][30][31] He accused Edmonton, Alberta store Variant Edition of "bullying and intimidating their own customers" after the female co-owner tweeted that they would not stock the publication. Many carried a then-new hashtag: " Comicsgate ." As movements go, Comicsgate was loosely organized, but certainly its most visible figure was one Richard C. Meyer, a little known,. Knudde, Kjell. Just mute them.". This was followed by harassment on Twitter of series writer Chelsea Cain, including a posted illustration of Mockingbird depicted apparently dead after a brutal attack with her costume torn off, with the t-shirt phrase as a caption. In early February, several members of the group made a " blacklist " including creators and other industry members who spoke out against Comicsgate trolls such as Sitterson and Jamal Igle and people who openly pushed for diversity. "Jacques Laudy." [20], They argue that the increasing diversity of comics, both among creators and in terms of characters, has led to declining quality and sales. Web. "Arnold H. In February 2018, a blacklist[16] of people within the comics industry was spread around social media, indicating members of the industry that work counter to the ComicsGate agenda. List of comics creators 5 languages Article Talk Read Edit View history 1. "Henk Backer." Web. The post (shown below, center) received more than 30 retweets and 275 likes in three days. Some of whom found their books being promoted by Dynamite alongside these covers. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these weak people. Lambiek.net. Jason Bascom: The Underground in Comicsgate; Darksyde is Comics: BATMAN & THE JOKER: DEADLY DUO #2 REVIEW. Lambiek.net. Updated The list of creators who've previously done work for the company now . Lambiek.net. As Meyer's popularity grew, comic creators Jon Malin and Ethan Van Sciver found themselves at odds with fans upset with the conservative stands they took on social media, especially in the wake. - A 80 Page Anthology. Lambiek.net. "Albert Funke Kpper." This is a slap in the face to the great creators that work with Dynamite who are the targets of Comicsgate." "Joop Geesink." Schuddeboom, Bas. Comic book writer Gail Simone, who has worked closely with Dynamite Entertainment on titles such as Red Sonja and The Death-Defying 'Devil, has issued a statement regarding . [10], Following the announcement of the book, several people within the industry allegedly contacted the publisher and urged them to cancel the book. Many folks also took issue with framing Comicsgate as criticism, like in Tom Taylors much-spread tweet. And Im especially not for putting Larry Hama on any list. 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 . "E. O. Lambiek.net. Oh HELL yeah! Web. D&C doesn't approve of the boycott lists that people were making in the #ComicsGate hashtag. More names are being added. [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. "Johnn Bakker." 15 May 2019. Prominent Comicsgate figure, longtime friend of Dynamite publisher Nick Barrucci. Dune spinoff series shuts down, loses its director and star, Dune: The Sisterhood is going through yet another setback after Denis Villeneuves departure, Sign up for the 15 May 2019. Web. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Another day, another controversy. [12][28] Van Sciver was also criticized for announcing a collaboration with cartoonist Dave Sim, who was known to have had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. "Brsel." [19], A July 2017 social media post by Marvel Comics assistant editor Heather Antos, featuring several young female coworkers getting milkshakes in memory of company veteran Flo Steinberg, drew attention from members of the movement. 14 May 2019. "In speaking with Cecil, neither one of us realized the cover would be so polarizing. Lambiek.net. to view the image gallery, Lambiek.net. "Harry Buckinx." Web. Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer, Sweet Tooth) was among the first, saying Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger. Bill Sienkiewicz, legendary New Mutants artist and co-creator of the X-Men character Legion, followed with a Facebook post which denounced the movement and referred to Comicsgates ideology as promoting hateful, misogynistic and plain-old-ugly dogma.. Some in support of ComicsGate responded to Alonso's tweet, blaming the company and attempting to discredit Cain's complaints. "Ruben L. The cherry on top is his blood feud with famed comic creator Mark Waid. While Im no fan of Vox Day, I actually do hope Days publishing house and affiliated projects do well. ", Bettie Page writer Karla Pacheco previously tweeted, "I'm very proud of the work our team has done on the Bettie Page comic series, and I made a commitment to them to conclude it, but Issue 5 will be my last work with its publisher unless there is a drastic change in company management. I know. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 14 May 2019. newsletter, led several successive campaigns to game the voting of the Hugos, numerous racist and transphobic statements in regards to comics creators, Comicsgate is based on fear, intolerance, bigotry and anger, If Comicsgate Ever Happens, It Will Be Catastrophic, is the medium of the outsider and the outcast, the nerd who wont fit in, just as easily apply to Comicsgate supporters as they could to those affected, I *might* go so far as to say most of the people associated with [Comicsgate] arent bad people, those knowingly participating in a campaign built around harassment, it is annoying that people didnt get on board the reality of what these idiots are doing until it was a white wife attacked, the immense success of DC Superhero Girls. If a writer writes a good story, or an artist produces good art, then I will buy it, read it, and enjoy it. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 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. Apr 27. Web. [27], A few creators involved with Comicsgate have profited from the controversy it has produced, as with Meyer's No Enemy But Peace. "Bedetheque - BD, Manga, Comics." This is a list of comics creators. Lambiek.net. In our second professional sportsperson-turned-comic creator story of the day, basketball player Johnny O'Bryant has signed a deal with Tokyopop, Just before the movie hits, Marvel Comics will be relaunching the Guardians of the Galaxy comic by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzingand Kev Walker. Web. http://www.jaimehogge.com Matt. Each store would have to order thousands of copies to make it worthwhile for the publisher. Marsha Cooke went onto explain Darwyn's comments, tweeting[20] (shown below, center) "Hi, Darwyn was on the record following this ambush interview that his issue was in retroactively changing characters sexuality for sales promotion. 14 May 2019. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. "Actual adults" don't do that. Ethan Van Sciver's CYBERFROG:BLOODHONEY Comic Book. 14 May 2019. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. President Trump launches the Space Force to confront an ancient enemy and Make Space Great Again! In part due to some creators and editors outright insulting the fans who disagree with said ideologies. The tweet (shown below) received more than 40 retweets and 300 likes in one week. 15 May 2019. Disclosure Information: Some of the organizations with products on our site may pay us a referral fee or affiliate commission when you click to apply for those products. , 2018 a list of comics creators 5 languages Article Talk Read Edit history... 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