Lambiek.net. Others wanted to add more people to the list. Oh HELL yeah! Another angle that Diversity and Comics emphasizes is the poor interaction between creators and fans. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. And if waning creator enthusiasm is a concern, waning backer/viewer enthusiasm is just as much - Smug Pug went ahead and put a large swath of Comicsgate and related channels in a "dead subscriber calculator" and found most of the major existing channel to consist of a 80-90% dead subscriber base. They are sorted alphabetically and publishers may appear under more than one category for their respective. 14 May 2019. "Ralf Knig." N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism." 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. N.p., n.d. Web. Michael Bancroft, a well known, independent comic book creator inside 'Comicsgate', has just created what could essentially be described as an online comic book store - where CG fans can find already released books, and order them via a direct link to the creator's sales page. In October 2016, Marvel Comics canceled the comic book Mockingbird. There is no excuse for harassment. Writer Mark Russell, known for Flintstones, Snagglepuss, Second Coming and his Dynamite runs on Red Sonja and Killing Red Sonja tweeted about his dilemma. (@MetaMonstah) February 7, 2018, GeekyBugle (@GeekyBugle01) February 7, 2018. I pulled that we will find another home. We're winning. Those attacked are major figures in comics like Larry Hama, Mark Waid, Alex de Campi, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Matt Fraction, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and others. 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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 tweet (shown below) received more than 40 retweets and 300 likes in one week. Man or Monster? A team of ex-superheroes attempt to save a monster from a vicious warlord who wants to exploit it! N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 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. [29] Although Van Sciver has had Vox Day as a guest on his YouTube channel, both he and Meyer have since disavowed any association with him. 'i' Old man deserves respect and honor, no matter what his position. 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. Which was enough for Higgins to be targeted and for his store to receive negative feedback, including telling Yelp that it had closed. ", "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? It capitalized on mainstream comics creators largely ignoring queer voices speaking up about being targeted for years. 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." Lambiek.net. They include Ales Kot, Aubrey Sitterson, B. Clay Moore, Gabby Rivera, Gail Simone, Jennifer de Guzman, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kurt Busiek, Larry Hama, Magdalena Vissagio, Mark Waid, Matthew Fraction, Max Bemis, Nick Spencer, Sina Grace, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Tim Doyle, and Zachary Davisson. May 14, 2018 at 01:21PM EDT Web. According to Comicsgate leader/spokesperson Ethan Van Sciver, Dynamite Entertainment CEO Nick Barruci has been secretly working alongside the group, criticized by many as an online harassment campaign, since 2018 - a decision that has apparently urged Van Sciver to break his silence as to the extent of Barucci's support up to this point. My answer: We did GWAR long before the CG/Dynamite alliance and before COVID there were talks of doing another series. Some of whom found their books being promoted by Dynamite alongside these covers. The tweet (shown below) received more than 10 retweets and 190 likes in four days. Read their stuff for years and it was very depressing watching them get swallowed by their own self-righteousness. It is also designed to provide a comprehensive listing of Comicsgate creators and creations. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 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. There are also colorists Kelly Fitzpatrick, Tamra Bonvillain, and Triona Tree Farrel. Cyberfrog - Blood Honey Project Owner: Ethan Van Sciver [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. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. If a writer writes a good story, or an artist produces good art, then I will buy it, read it, and enjoy it. 14 May 2019. At one point, Vampirella and Cyberfrog were both published by Harris Publications, and Ethan had done artwork for Vampirellatrading cards and inked theVampirella/Shadowhawk crossover back in the day, so this wouldn't be the first time he's been involved with the character. Lambiek.net. "Evert Geradts." 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. Web. Lambiek.net. "Guido Van Driel." Until I hear back, I'm (hesitantly) willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they don't really understand who or what they're getting to business with, which--though it would seem a stretch--is a possibility. Enjoyed this? 15 May 2019. [1] [2] [3] It is similar to Gamergate, which is related to video games. 15 May 2019. "Johnn Bakker." [14], Alt-right activist Vox Day wrote and published the series Alt-Hero[28] and hired Chuck Dixon to write for him. Lambiek.net. J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, John Tyler Christopher are amongst those creators who have done so the most, and soon the habit spread. Web. This information is manually added by Robert Romano and his team, but once that info has been inputted the site is designed to serve up videos and . 'r' Knudde, Kjell. [4] Colorist Moose Baumann recounted that he received threats of violence after stepping away from Van Sciver's creator-owned book Cyberfrog. "Rolf Kauka." "GoT." ComicsGate is an ongoing debate over the content found in comic books, with some readers arguing that comic book publishers and retailers emphasize progressive politics and diversity over quality of product, which has caused a decline in sales. Web. Lambiek.net. (Disclosure: In this writers own experience, Ive clashed with prominent Comicsgate figures in the past, and have been on the receiving end of harassment campaigns as a result.). That day, Cooke's wife, Martha, responded to the post, "Hi guys, this is Darwyn's wife and I can guarantee he thought you comics gate idiots were a bunch of crybaby losers ruining comics. Lambiek.net. 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. I'd like to be following all #COMICSGATE creators. If Vox Day produces good work, then its still good work. MODOK Is Great!. Magdalene Visaggio, Sue DeConnick, Alyssa Wong, Noelle Stevenson and Ta-Nehisi Coates to name just a few) likes to style itself in the standard alt-right opposite-day rhetoric as being pro-free speech and opposed to "cancel culture" "mobs". 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. "Klaus Voormann." 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. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 15 May 2019. I have seen firsthand how Comicsgate harasses creators, particularly LGBTQ and women creators and am unequivocally opposed to all they stand for. The comics creators emerging today are too talented, too smart and too loud to be beaten by these . Matt Miner, writer on Dynamite's GWAR comic bookstweeted, "A couple people asked my thoughts on Dynamite since they're doing CG projects bc I have the GWAR book with them. As I write this, I am finishing work on Red Sonja #24, which concludes my contractual obligations to @DynamiteComics. 15 May 2019. Book excerpt: The reactionary Comicsgate campaign against alleged "forced" diversity in superhero comics revealed the extent to which comics have become a key battleground in America's Culture Wars. Lambiek.net. The store was subsequently vandalized and robbed. Lambiek.net. I know. 15 May 2019. [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 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." He was accused of being weird amongst trans woman and when confronted about it did a 'diss comic' that had a cariciature of a black lady as the troll from 'A Troll In Central Park' that was seen as racist, and more or less took a backseat from the scene since popping up to do the odd variant cover and the Rain Like Hammers mini mentioned above. Comicsgate.org #Comicsgate The Red Key: Undercover The Lost Pages 2: The Silhouette by Zaid Comics Tales From The NATverse #2. [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. Comic book retailer Ryan Higgins also posted "I will no longer be stocking Dynamite Comics titles at the store. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. We're done. Comicsgate was a right-wing campaign in opposition to diversity and progressivism in the North American superhero comic book industry. It is too bad some sort of accommodation couldnt have been made. Doug Weller talk 17:02, 26 November 2018 (UTC) talk 17:02, 26 November 2018 (UTC) This is a slap in the face to the great creators that work with Dynamite who are the targets of Comicsgate." High-profile comics creators are belatedly reckoning with their industry's version of Gamergate. [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. Art Spiegelman, Alan Moore, Mark Millar, Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, David Lloyd. Knudde, Kjell. A list of comics being created by #ComicsGate artists. Required fields are marked *. Its time we all started standing up for one another." Im sry Dynamite is donating to the Bail Project. After Marsha Cooke asked Van Sciver and his followers to tone down their transphobic attacks, Van Sciver dodged the issue and recommended she mute the tweets. These people are trash, and have caused real damage to people's careers and personal lives. Lambiek.net. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. [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. Meyer's idiocy doesn't end with his videos, Twitter arguments, or getting creators he doesn't like fired, though. (The list is likely incomplete.) N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy. How this feud started isn't really clear. Stopping short of full-on denouncement. While John Layman, asked to comment, said, "my opinion on Comicsgate is clear and quite public. Lambiek.net. Diversity however you want to define the word is not the reason why comics aren't selling the way they used to. A public shaming is splashier, but a grown-up talk is ultimately more fruitful.". "Picha." Lambiek.net. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. But the reality of Comicsgate, a naked pushback . "Albert Funke Kpper." 3: Randy's New Obsession? 14 May 2019. [8] ComicsGate Wiki What is ComicsGate? 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. On October 26th, then-Marvel comics Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso tweeted,[3] "I stand w/ Chelsea Cain, condemn online harassment, and think the MU, and the industry, benefits & grows from diverse creators & characters.". 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. I refuse to provide them mainstream cover by working alongside them. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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. The news comes a day after multiple artists and writers . IndieGoGo SHADOWBANNING ComicsGate Creators? The tweet (shown below) received more than 2,000 retweets and 8,500 likes in one week. Lambiek.net. I've seen it for myself. "As someone who has several planned projects with Dynamite, this has been very much on my mind lately. Disappointing to see who Dynamtie have gotten in bed with. Web. . Web. 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. "Jan Feith." Lambiek.net. 15 May 2019. I don't know if this is the right move, or even a very smart one, but it's what my conscience requires. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Others in the industry shared his words, expressing solidarity against the recent controversy (examples below, center and right). On August 26th, X-Men and Injustice writer Tom Taylor tweeted,[25] "I believe comics are for everyone. Web. Do not buy any comics from these people. Your email address will not be published. The post (shown below) received more than 520 retweets and 4,100 likes in less than a week. It will take time, but trust me, we will get them., The goal is to get everyone who deserves to be on the list added. More names are being added. I've seen it for myself. Titles such as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur dont do great numbers in monthly issues, but more than make up for that via Scholastic book fairs. Nearly all of the people singled out are. Additionally, various comic retailers announced that they would not be carrying Jawbreakers. I can no longer back anything CG that deals with Dynamite. Please share on social media! N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. N.p., n.d. Lambiek.net. This is a list of comics creators. Lambiek.net. Lambiek.net. Web. 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. Lambiek.net. And I know this puts my collaborators in a difficult position. Web. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Lambiek.net. [38][40] In a social media post, writer Scott Snyder, who teaches writing in college and DC Comics' talent development program, said the movement launched "cruel, personal attacks" on his students that "were (and still are) especially repugnant for their sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia". Oppenheimer." Web. "Theo Funke Kpper." Lambiek.net. "In speaking with Cecil, neither one of us realized the cover would be so polarizing. The anti-free speech group that engaged in online harassment campaigns against multiple creators (e.g. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Lambiek.net. 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. Web. GreenMachine? 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 . 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. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Jack Kirby, John Byrne, Frank Miller, Art Adams, Jim Lee, Dave Sim. N.p., n.d. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); https://literaturedevil.com/ ?Brett (Leveling a Draenei Monk) S?? 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. But we need to make sure @Marvel makes room for more titles by women about kicking ass." The latest Tweets from Comicsgate.org (@ComicsgateVideo). 15 May 2019. Some users criticized the response, noting the the industry only commented after a "white wife" was attacked. Both fighting the same culture war, but on N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Knudde, Kjell. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1fTbwui7o5aDZ6W1dOLTQ. In many cases, such as Van Sciver and Meyer, theyre creators themselves, and as Tom Taylor himself later addressed, Comicsgate doesnt stem from comics criticism. As journalist, comics critic and podcaster Jay Edidin said in a thread on the nature of art criticism this weekend: Criticism isn't editorial feedback. 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. UPDATE: Half an hour after this piece published that changed. Chris Simms, Kate Leth, Britt Hayes, Andy Khouri, etc. "Maarten Gerritsen." Antos captioned the tweet, "It's the Marvel milkshake crew! No, these 'Gaters- you guys- you brought that ugliness all by yourselves." That day, comic book writer Mark Waid posted (shown below, left) on Facebook, "I have a call in to Antarctic Press. 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? 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 N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. 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. Along with the actual comic book creators, the list also includes a number of individuals who cover comic book news for a variety of outlets. ", Others, however, criticized Meyer and his fans' tactics, calling into question their use of "accusations of pedophilia" and "homophobic slurs." 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Comicsgate was a right-wing campaign in opposition to diversity and progressivism in the North American superhero comic book industry. 14 May 2019. However, some creators of comic strips are also found here, as are some of the early innovators of the art form. Our main target is to introduce the comics culture to all readers every where and to redefine it in. In part due to some creators and editors outright insulting the fans who disagree with said ideologies. (The list is likely incomplete.). Web. "Remco Campert." Lambiek.net. I'm a ComicsGate creator. J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, John Tyler Christopher are amongst those creators who have done so the most, and soon the habit spread. Or block them. Lambiek.net. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Stripwinkel Lambiek. There were many (see the above picture), but two of the most outspoken were our old pal Ethan Van Sciver, and Comicsgate's founder, Army veteran Richard C. Meyer (better known by his YouTube. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon. Kirkman, Walker & Ottley Share Thoughts, South Park Season 26 Ep. [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". N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. to view a random entry. I know this was a business decision and not intended to be malicious, but for me, a queer dude making comics and just trying to get by and do less harm, I just can't go there. But if they won't leave the bar, then I have to. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 208 pages. If you register, you agree to provide to provide your true information and update if it changes. He told BleedingCool.com[9] that the publisher of Antarctic had received a number of complaints from stores about Meyer, stating that they would not be carrying the book and that his call had nothing to do with the decision to cancel because they had already planned on cancelling before the call. 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. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Lambiek.net. This time, it's Captain Marvel or more specifically, it's that the star . Web. "Brsel." Criticism is a vital part of any mature art form, but the biggest voices in Comicsgate arent comics critics. Rest assured, I will not be silent. Comic book creator Gail Simon issued a statement on Dynamite Entertainment's ties to ComicsGate and says she is no longer working with the publisher. "Aart Clerkx." Something went wrong. 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. [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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 15 May 2019. Barrucci told Bleeding Cool. Web. N.p., 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 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