The Greatest Pod: Is Diversity the Greatest

In this one, we talk about diversity in comics & media. What does that word even mean? Is it a philosophy or a business tactic? If it is a business tactic is that wrong? What is “pandering?”  Does it exist? There’s a low-key civil war in comics right now over the future of the medium and I guess in this one we pick a side. Although I kinda think we blow up everybody and start a new country.  But you listen and be the judge. There’s also a discussion about how the work-for-hire rates publishers pay creators might be influencing how many many “diverse” characters will ever be in “BIG 2 Comics”. This is a frank, often profane discussion. It’s not a collection of talking points or just Twitter come to life. It’s a real conversation that needed to be had. Enjoy! 

 

Correction: In this episode, Ed goes on a rant and he forgets that Ivan Reis drew Cyborg for a second.  *That totally invalidates the observation he was making.* 

 

*sarcasm*

 

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