Age Quote by Marjorie M. Liu
“In real life, I knew that fandom was made up of women, and women of color, and women of all ages. But on the publishing side of comics, it was a lot of white, straight men. It was often jarring to me to be the only women at a meeting or at a panel at a comic-con. Fortunately I had mentors who were not blinded by my gender and who said, "Yes, we know you can write these books." That hasn't been the case for everyone. What gives me great hope is that in the eight to nine years since I've started, I've seen tremendous growth.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Industry Diversity Discussion, 2022
Diverse voices in comics are emerging despite historic male dominance; mentorship and representation foster growth.
In simple terms: Women are gaining ground in comics.
Key Takeaway
Support and mentor underrepresented creators.
Themes
diversity
mentorship
representation
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
inspirational
industry
When to use this quote
- comic conventions
- publishing meetings
- creative workshops
- career panels
Key Concepts
gender equity
industry change
creative voices
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers still exist for women creators?
- How can allies effectively support inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be uneven across sectors.
