Okay, I know the intention of the post, but I can’t help but be mad about it for the way it spreads misinformation and erases hard working people along the way.
I’m talking about this:
It has popped up in my dash all day. As of the time of writing this, the publication already has over 900 notes. That is nearly more than 900 taking this at face value. But the above statement is wrong.
See this fella?
That’s Felipe Smith. And he’s the writer of:
Smith is from Jamaican/Argentine/American descent, defines himself as afro-latino and he’s the only black writer working at either Marvel or DC.
And yes, I know what are you going to say right now;
“But that’s only one writer among who-knows-how-many. WE NEED MORE!”
And I agree with that. And you know what’s the best way to send the message to Marvel that we want more diversity among the people behind the comics? Supporting those few who are currently working.
All-New Ghost Rider is a fantastic series. This comes from someone who has never cared about GR, but, as a mexican with a multiethnic background, I decided to give it a chance after hearing that the protagonist, Robbie Reyes, is a latino and that the writer is also a latino with a multiethnic background. And I have to say, I don’t regret. I can’t afford many comics but ANGR is a must.
And guess what? The book is not selling very well and is facing cancellation. If its cancelled, THEN there would be no black writers at Marvel.
So I can’t stress this enough: want more diversity among the writers? Then support Smith and Ghost Rider.
If you’re interested in checking out ANGR the first trade collecting the first 5 issues was released fairly recently so you shouldn’t have a problem finding it at your LCS. If you read digital the first collection is available on Comixology, or just the first issue if you just want to try it. If you have a account the first 3 issues are available on Marvel Unlimited. Issue #10 is set to be released on January 14.
Spread the word, don’t let a talented person like Smith get erased and send the message that we want more diversity among the staff of Marvel, DC or any other company.
felipesmithart is not only an awesome writer (and artist) but a wonderful person as well. Please think of giving All New Ghost Rider (or any of his other works, really) a chance!
Felipe Smith is a seriously sweet person and his works kick all kinds of ass. PEEPO CHO still ranks as one of my favorite comics of all time, and ANGR is one of 2 Big Two comics I’ve bothered to read and keep up with!
Inspired by Anita Sarkeesian’s Tropes vs. Women series. Its an amazing and poignant series of videos and if anyone hasn’t seen them I highly recommend them, you can check them out here feministfrequency.com Feminist Frequency is also a fantastic non profit so definitely support her if you get the chance!
Love it!
Not precisely our usual bailiwick–but definitely a sentiment we stand behind!
Hi, I’m G. I’m a queer/nonbinary comic artist/writer originally from Indiana, but I’ve lived and traveled all over the world. I never read mainstream comics much, but I’ve been drawing webcomics since I was 15 in the year 2000. I’m so thankful for the diverse and wonderful group of friends I’ve made over the years - especially recently since I started my latest webcomic “Title Unrelated”. I didn’t discover that I was trans/queer/nonbinary until I was 27 years old, but my comics friends have been so helpful and accepting that I’ve been just blown away. I’m so happy we can all support each other as we work to make the world a better place by helping change culture through our art and fandoms. : )
I wouldn’t be here without all of you. I am comics, and I love you!
We don’t have comic book shops in Lebanon and only two bookstores in the country actually have comics sections that carry a limited selection of graphic novels and trades, but I am nevertheless a huge comics fan, Marvel geek and avid indie reader. I get all my monthly single issues digitally and buy as many cool graphic novels as I can locally, in between the blissful occasions when I’m in the states to visit family and get to raid comic book shops to my heart’s content and add to my (partly pictured) collection. I read comics, I pore over comics, I’ve made some of my own comics, I geek out over creative art and writing and design and paneling, and my thesis proposal on the role of graphic design in comics has just been accepted. I can’t wait to spend the coming semester analyzing and writing about all my favorite comic books and hopefully one day, becoming a professional in the field. I’m a Lebanese Muslim female, and I am comics.
“I Am Comics”. I was extremely lazy to read comics when I was 8 years old, but what always got to me was the art that was fantastic. Now im 18 years old and im an avid comic book fan. The movies were not delivering for me. Movies were lacking something that comics always had and that was originality and depth. My first comic that I read was Batman Under the Red Hood. Batman is one of my favorites along with Spider-Man. I relate to these fictional character so much. I dont read for Mary Jane’s Boobs or Wonder Woman’s Ass, I read for the emotions, frustrations, comedy, and action of a well written comic book. Yes, I understand that its not a popular art form in the “Real World” but thats what makes it so special. The fact that the comic book community understands the art. I am proud to say that weather Comic books are popular or not, I will always be a Comic Book Guy!
I’ve got an essay in the current issue of Apex Magazine on the origin and principles of We Are Comics.
We Are Comics exists as a platform from which members of our community can speak for themselves. It’s about solidarity, but it’s also about visible diversity: hundreds of distinct faces and stories from across the comics industry and community. We are as different from one another as we are from that elusively narrow target audience.
What we have in common — with each other, but, ultimately, with everyone — is the desire to be heard. Our medium is our message: We are here. We are real, and we always have been. This is our town, too.
As a comic writer who is both queer, and intellectually disabled… where do I sign up? This matters! Representation matters! I am Comics, WE are Comics. And we deserve to be heard ^_^
Submit a post at wearecomics, or post on your own tumblr and tag it [#i am comics] or [#we are comics], and we’ll find it and reblog!
Hi! My name’s Kia, I’m 22 yo and I am comics. I’m pretty sure I read some comics as a kid but never really got into it. Growing up I fell in love with superhero movies and when I found out they were based off comic books I decided to start reading them. I’m new to comics but I am comics.
We Are Comics exists as a platform from which members of our community can speak for themselves. It’s about solidarity, but it’s also about visible diversity: hundreds of distinct faces and stories from across the comics industry and community. We are as different from one another as we are from that elusively narrow target audience.
What we have in common — with each other, but, ultimately, with everyone — is the desire to be heard. Our medium is our message: We are here. We are real, and we always have been. This is our town, too.
