diversity Archives

Does TBA move the needle? But while DC may have scored some major points in the artist arena, the company failed to capitalize on Marvel's more prominent diversity gaffe All of the artists announced so far in their self-proclaimed Master Class – and all of the writers paired with them for Dark Matter – are men[...]

That's why people left Marvel as far as I saw." And on diversity in comics? "vocal complainers about Marvel's shift to diversity are mainly the folks who come to my shop to chat and not buy things" What about the Distinguished Competition and their events? "Meanwhile DC is killing it with Rebirth and I'd say readers have been very[...]

As Bleeding Cool has been breaking down and reporting in small, easily digestible chunks for readers from an extensive report from the Marvel Retailer Summit with ICv2 this weekend, Marvel has laid some of the blame for the comics sales slump, and presumably perceived weaker performance in their own sales, at the foot of the push[...]

Alonso is a champion of diversity who wants the Marvel Universe to represent "the world outside your window," and his push to make Marvel comics more diverse has revolutionized the business The same formula is applied to a profile of Alonso published today in Fortune An excerpt: Two years later, Alonso took the helm Since then[...]

Other things first reported by Bleeding Cool included plans to bring back "A-Listers" and a return to legacy numbers. Reading between the lines of the signals from Marvel, it seems the company is pulling back on its push for greater representation and diversity in their titles and pursuing a strategy similar to what DC Comics dubbed[...]

And it's in fact a lot better than some other superhero movies. Secondly, something that hit me about the film which was also completely incredible and amazing was the sheer diversity and inclusiveness in the film, that it manages to achieve effortlessly, and that far outstrips the vast majority of other superhero movies from much bigger[...]

  During a discussion about Overwatch at GDC, the team was talking about embracing diversity with their latest hit Overwatch has been named Game of the Year by two separate gaming awards now, and there was a bit about Tracer's sexuality that came up during the DICE summit Tracer, being a known lesbian character, was one[...]

Casting director Nina Gold, who has worked on such films as Star Wars: The Force Awakens and is responsible for the casting on HBO's Game of Thrones, was interviewed by the South China Morning Post, and when the subject of diversity – or Game of Thrones' lack thereof – was brought up, Gold was quick[...]

And we'll promote events and panels that speak to marginalized groups — Black Girl Nerds (@BlackGirlNerds) December 14, 2016 We present to you…@UniversalFanCon! — Black Girl Nerds (@BlackGirlNerds) December 14, 2016 We're redefining what diversity is and hope you will join us in 2018 In the meantime, check our Kickstarter! We need your help! — Black Girl Nerds (@BlackGirlNerds) December[...]

Which means its not out of the question! Feige also reiterated his commitment to Marvel's diversity, which he swears will start soon, only fifteen or so movies in: When you look at "Black Panther" — when you look at "Captain Marvel," which will be Brie Larson in the title role — it is a very important thing[...]

Marvel would always pick the best actor for a role, Feige assured the website, but, "For us, it's important that we don't feel like a completely white, European cast." Feige referenced the creation of Black Panther in Marvel's comic books as proof that Marvel was progressive (in the 1960s), even though he is literally at war with[...]

They would like to actually also bring their special brand of fun and interest to San Diego Comic Con, but need help to do so, so if you can, get in touch with them! They streamline the panels and event listings to those related to LGBTQ interest, cosplay, diversity and representation, and empowerment. One of the[...]

So it's kind of her coming to terms with this power and also fixing her relationship with her mother after their father passed away. BC: And then yesterday at your panel, you had spoken a bit about why you started BUÑO and how it was kind of a cry for diversity, could I get you to[...]

Now before I get the SJW branding and calls of demonizing white, hetero men, I am not saying there is anything inherently wrong with that, merely that its a terribly homogeneous way of telling stories. DC You brought a sense of diversity that could only increase going forward – except Rebirth came along and it feels[...]

Stories from other countries, about other cultures and experiences outside the mainstream sphere of influence is the answer. @aracarrascoart @jamiemewrites @aftershockcomix creator-owned is the future of comics…so I wouldn't say I went "indie"… #comictalk — Mike Marts (@mikemarts) November 15, 2015 This week's #ComicTalk, starting at 10.00am PST Sunday, will be about diversity as a result[...]

Oh, and a beautiful cover by Jamal Campbell!   Back again for one last round of adventures with the LGBTQ+ superheroes of The Pride! -The Pride come face-to-face with Outrage to stop his murderous rampage of revenge…but do they really want to? -Twink faces family drama with the help of Wolf -And it's the morning after the night before! Find[...]

I mean, it looks like this   And yet, in his regular conversation with CBR this week, Axel is asked outright about Angela perhaps being Marvel's first major gay or bi lead book in Marvel's All New, All Different line (a line supposedly aiming for diversity, but so far coming up quite short in the LGBTQ+ respect),[...]

By Joe Glass I have to start this piece with an apology: when I sat in on this panel, I found myself suffering complete technical failure. It seems in

By Joe Glass As the prominence of the Inhumans and decline of mutants visibility has been seen more and more at Marvel comics of late, many have talked

By Joe Glass David Brothers moderated what like a much more organic, conversational panel on the theme of diversity and representation in comic books Attendees were greeted by a large image of a panel from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's New X-Men, featuring Emma Frost, which was pointed out as an important representation of the importance[...]

By Joe Glass This week saw Marvel EiC, Axel Alonso, spend another week of his weekly CBR interview, Axel-in-Charge, discussing Marvel and their commitment to diversity This is something he's had to do a fair bit recently, as Marvel seems to be making some pretty big missteps in regards to showing that commitment to diversity…one of which[...]

With a bias towards minority issues, it takes on controversial topics of the day from immunisation to race riots to Bill Cosby. And what more controversial topic with cancelled Batgirl covers, black Wally West and Captain America, bisexual Catwoman and than the state of comics today in terms of diversity.Islamic Ms Marvel. I hear that guests on tonight's show[...]

By Tim Hanley. The year closed with some low numbers at the Big Two, ending what has been an unimpressive quarter for female creator representation at

But moreover, what makes the percentage representation all the more ridiculous is this: the current estimate of the global population is 7.046 billion people; 10% of that is 700,000,000 (700 million) people: how can one or even a handful of characters hope to represent that amount of people? We continue to fight for representation in comics[...]

By Ian Mageto This Episode of Comics and Cosplay, Ian and Nel try having a Google Hangout in which they discuss whether or not the new black Captain America and female Thor are actual steps towards diversity in comics or simply a gimmick And as always, a review of the costume changes. Follow Comics and Cosplay: TWITTER ›[...]

That's already a more compelling reason for a particular super-group to keep banding together than most of the superhero teams out there. For a book about LGBT characters you might expect the 'diversity' box to be already ticked, but writer Joseph Glass introduces a cast as varied as the All-Different X-Men, each representing a different strain[...]