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Comic book writer Tom Taylor( X-Men: Red, Injustice) is the last industry figure to take a big stand against the “Comicsgate” gatekeeping move. Taylor specifically took is targeted at the individuals who push bigotry under the guise of criticism, tweeting,” I believe comics are for everyone. “There dont” excuse for harassment. There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism .”
I belief comics are for everyone. There is no excuse for harassment.There is no place for homophobia, transphobia, racism or misogyny in comics criticism.
— Tom Taylor (@ TomTaylorMade) August 26, 2018
Taylor promoted everyone else who has shared their own views on comics to imitate and paste his tweet to their own profile. In addition to the countless fans who took the time to share the tweet, so to did several other architects in the comic book industry, including Jason Latour( Spider-Gwen, Southern Bastards ), who added,” Nuance, ambiguity, and debate are integral parts of art. You can criticize work without dehumanizing the folks who make it .”
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Other notable figures in the comic book world who helped to spread Taylor’s message include Kelly Thompson( West Coast Avengers, Mr.& Mrs. X ), Jamal Igle( The Wrong Earth, Iron Fist/ Wolverine ), Rob Williams( Judge Dredd, Suicide Squad ), Sina Grace( Iceman ), Jackson Lanzig( Gotham City Garage, Batman& Robin Eternal) and Marvel Comics editor Heather Antos.
Additionally, Taylor’s Twitter feed is flooded with his enthusiastic reblogs of followers, founders and commentators alike who helped him spread his content. He expressed his gratitude in a follow-up tweet, which read,” I consider everyone copying and pasting this, and you’re pretty damn awesome. Please keep it proceeding .”
If Taylor’s goal was to send a clear message to the comic book sphere, it’s safe to say he’s been rather successful, as the tweets only continue to pour in.
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