An Interview with Ed•DIE
I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with Ed•DIE, and I'm honored to get his assistance answering my burning questions pertaining to blackness in the comics industry. Enjoy! The questions we explored together: 1) How has has racial representation evolved in comics, over the time you've been reading them? 2) Do you approach/Do you believe others commonly approach black-coded characters in comics differently than their predominantly white counterparts? How so? 3) Properly made comic characters are never just one thing. How do factors like orientation, gender, and socioeconomic status intersect with black characters and how do those intersections aid in a nuanced understanding of their experiences? 4) Do you have any notable examples of figureheads in the comic industry, black creators and writers who have been turning points for the world of comics? How have their perspectives shifted the portrayal of blackness in comics? 5) Can blackness be separated from the rest ...
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