![]() ![]() ![]() Even though there’s still a huge disparity, there are more people of color in those areas than in comics. That’s why it’s happening faster in film and television. Why do you think the film industry is a bit ahead of the comic book world in this respect?Ĭhange is slow, and change in communities dominated by white men is even slower. Studios seem to be doing a pretty good job marketing those movies to all kinds of audiences. ![]() We’re beginning to see superheroes that aren’t just straight, white men onscreen, like in Black Panther and Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman. I don’t know that they recognize what kind of economic potential there is in distributing to different communities. But I don’t think they need to because they can make plenty of money selling Captain America and Batman to their core audience. I think if someone powerful enough asks them to do it, it could happen. I had no idea until I started working on World of Wakanda that that was the case.ĭo you think the publishers are willing to reach out to a broader audience? There are four comic book stores within five miles of my house in Lafayette, Indiana. ![]() A lot of people don’t realize where their local comic book stores are. They can find ways to reach other communities and educate people on where to buy comics. ![]()
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