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Edge Of Spider-Verse #2, like Action Comics #1, Showcase #4, Giant-Size X-Men #1 and Dark Knight Returns #1 before it, marks the beginning of a bold, new era of comics. An era where diversity isn’t just represented because it’s politically correct, it’s here because it’s now, after so many years, being celebrated! Embraced! Devoured!
Spider-Gwen as we all know, isn’t the first female super-hero by a long shot. BUT she is the first one in my 21 years of retailing to BLOW the doors off the sales chart. And the companies took notice, much like when Nirvana’s Nevermind stormed the charts.
Marvel and, even more so, DC have taken notice and introduced bold and exciting new publishing agendas with an emphasis on bringing the comic book reading audience books that reflect and represent THEM!
It’s an exciting time. Once word spreads to the public at large of what’s going on, there are going to be some people coming in (or coming BACK) to get in on the action.
Why do I say EOSV #2 is the BEGINNING of a new era? Because, like Showcase #4 and Dark Knight Returns, it organically, almost accidentally filled such a desire for certain content and
With it, the floodgates are now wide open to deliver a variety, nay, a plethora of titles no longer with the disclaimer that “female driven comics don’t sell” or “culturally diverse lines aren’t as successful as the proven formula”.