You need to read some comics by and about indigenous peoples
In yesterday's discussion of Marvel's new Red Wolf comic and comics journalism, I had talked a lot about other comics by and about indigenous people but cut it from an already lengthy piece. However, in the discussion of whether Red Wolf needs to be supported just because it promotes diversity, I suggested some other options -- please list more in the comments!
The Money Thing Part 2: New writer on Red Wolf is perfect storm of...
When is a story not a story? When is the story about a story actually the story? Well strap yourselves in because you're about to find out!
Flame Con announces 2016 return: twice as long, new location
2016 Flame Con will be held for TWO days this time. And that's not all: they're moving to a bigger location too
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Comic-con: Two old white men moaning about having to share
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SDCC ’15 – The Beat’s Panel on Ethics in Comics Journalism
Reflecting on The Beat's comics journalism ethics panel tonight at San Diego Comic-Con, my thoughts keep going back to the comics community - who...
SDCC ’15 Comics Journalism Panel – You-know-what vs. the Beat?
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James Robinson releases statement on Airboy #2 to GLAAD
As anticipated, writer James Robinson has made a statement to GLAAD about the controversy over the issue of Airboy #2, which we reported on earlier...
Airboy #2 criticized by GLAAD for transphobic storyline
When creators James Robinson and Greg Hinkle showed me a copy of the first issue of Airboy back at NYCC last year, my jaw...
Eventbrite Survey: conventions have achieved gender parity but some still feel unwelcome
EventBrite, the ticketing agency, caused a lot of talk last year when they released the results of the first survey of convention attendees with...
Because-Play: Parents Organize A Friendly Neighborhood Costume Parade To Support A Young Girl Who...
Ellie Evangelista is a four-year-old Spider-Man fan. She wears the pajamas. She plays with the toys. She watches the cartoons with her mother. She...
