Billy Tucci once experienced the gatekeeping issue
Artist Billy Tucci mentioned on Twitter something he once learned about how the Big Two's editors viewed his political leanings:
I think writers of conservative background are the primary victims of blacklisting, as Chuck Dixon for one experienced, but artists obviously aren't immune to this either, nor are letterers and colorists. Now that some of the really bad apples like Axel Alonso and Dan DiDio are gone, you'd hope things'll change for the better at the Big Two, but alas, when these companies are so clogged with leftists who no longer respect others' politics, you know it's unlikely to happen for a long time. And as Tucci's noted, some of the art drafts he did for them have not been put to use for nearly a decade. While that's an injustice that needs to be remedied, the experience demonstrates why, for now, some creators are better off sticking with the smaller publishers and their own properties, until one day, the Big Two's publishing arms can be bought out by more reliable sources.
I’ve experienced this in person and was told by other pro friends that certain prominent Big 2 editors wouldn’t hire me because “Tucci’s a republican.” THIS WAS IN 2012. #nogatekeeping https://t.co/cQGaJpAfjZ— Billy Tucci 死 (@BillyTucci) February 26, 2020
I never have nor NEVER would not hire someone because of who they voted for. Just terrifying within the arts/entertainment industry. Unfortunately, it’s to quote @StevenGPeros’ #TheCatsMeow “the whisper most often told” and rampant in mainstream comics editorial offices.— Billy Tucci 死 (@BillyTucci) February 26, 2020
Since 2012 & because the writer insisted I draw the project, total Big 2 work in eight years is only 42 total pages of art plus one cover. Of that, 12 of those pages have yet to be published. I know they will someday as the story's just too damn good. Not complaining just facts.— Billy Tucci 死 (@BillyTucci) February 26, 2020
I think writers of conservative background are the primary victims of blacklisting, as Chuck Dixon for one experienced, but artists obviously aren't immune to this either, nor are letterers and colorists. Now that some of the really bad apples like Axel Alonso and Dan DiDio are gone, you'd hope things'll change for the better at the Big Two, but alas, when these companies are so clogged with leftists who no longer respect others' politics, you know it's unlikely to happen for a long time. And as Tucci's noted, some of the art drafts he did for them have not been put to use for nearly a decade. While that's an injustice that needs to be remedied, the experience demonstrates why, for now, some creators are better off sticking with the smaller publishers and their own properties, until one day, the Big Two's publishing arms can be bought out by more reliable sources.
Labels: bad editors, dc comics, good artists, marvel comics, politics
Doesn't this blog, though, campaign for the idea that we need to blacklist and shun moderates and liberals, and even some of the traditional conservatives? It seems that you spend a lot of time identifying people whose tweets and utterances are politically incorrect so that their work can be boycotted, in spite of their talent. How is that any different from the way Tucci says he has been treated?
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