Tag: marvel comics

isthistakenalready:

elagabalus:

akirakan:

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:

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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?

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That’s Felipe Smith. And he’s the writer of:

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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!

He’s on tumblr, too! Give him a holla @ felipesmithart!

Where would you recommend starting to get into Hawkeye comics?

whoistorule:

ahhh okay so I am going to give you the advice that Emily gave to me!

if you’re interested in the modern era I would start with the Blindspot limited run (you can buy it in trade here) and then go into Fraction’s Hawkeye book (there are two trades out so far ‘My Life as a Weapon’ and ’Little Hits’ and the third ’L.A. Woman’ will be out in August or if you want to get the individual issues they’re up to 18 now and there’s an annual that comes between 11 and 12).

If you love it, which you should, I highly recommend you read the Ronin arc (which was way too short) which is the arc after Clint comes back to life (basically Wanda accidentally kills him then he’s brought back for House of M and then after House of M ends up alive again because comics but he’s not comfortable being Hawkeye anymore).  

That consists of in order (and sorry I don’t have links to where you can buy individual issues though I’m sure you can find stuff online if you google around): 

  • Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
  • The New Avengers (26)
  • The New Avengers (30)
  • Secret Invasion (02)
  • New Avengers: The Reunion (Suspicion) from the Dark Reign book
  • New Avengers: The Reunion (01-03)
  • Dark Reign: The List Avengers (01)
  • New Avengers Annual (03)

And also Young Avengers Presents: Hawkeye but I’ll get to that in a second

I also recommend the two shortlived series ‘Hawkeye & Mockingbird: Ghosts’ and ’Widowmaker’ which is Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Black Widow. Those are all set in between the Ronin arc and Blindspot and are super great.

Finally, if you read Hawkeye and love Kate Bishop, which you will because she’s perfect, you should read the Young Avengers series.  That is, in order:

I know that’s a lot of information but I think that’s a pretty good start. Clint’s in some other books as well. He was in quite a few issues of Kelly Sue’s Avengers Assemble, and I know he’s in Secret Avengers though I’ve heard some messed up shit about the old book, the new one’s okay so far. I can give you Emily’s recs for all the important times he interacts with Bucky as well because Clint/Bucky is great.  Comics are inconsistent at times because so much of the character depends on who’s writing them, but most of the list I’ve given you I really enjoyed, so.

I hope that was helpful and not scary!