Dwayne McDuffie

'Legend Of Wonder Woman' And Suppression Of Creator Dissent
'Legend Of Wonder Woman' And Suppression Of Creator Dissent
'Legend Of Wonder Woman' And Suppression Of Creator Dissent
As we contemplate the world of comics (and the world at large) in 2016, and the unfortunately inevitable controversies to come, it seems appropriate to be concerned about the recent events surrounding the cancellation of Legend of Wonder Woman, and the environment that's created when those making comics are afraid to express concerns for fear of losing their jobs. It's troubling enough that very few comics creators have job security or benefits, but expecting them to watch what they say at all times for fear of unemployment can only make that lack of security feel that much worse.
Cast Party: Who Should Star In The 'Damage Control' TV Series?
Cast Party: Who Should Star In The 'Damage Control' TV Series?
Cast Party: Who Should Star In The 'Damage Control' TV Series?
This week we're looking at another show that's actually in production, and imagining what it could look like. It's been a while since there was an update about the television series based on Dwayne McDuffie and Ernie Colon's Damage Control, but the three original miniseries just recently showed up on Marvel Unlimited, providing easy access to revisit one of my favorite concepts from my early comics-reading days.
'Ms. Marvel' Wins Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity in Comics
'Ms. Marvel' Wins Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity in Comics
'Ms. Marvel' Wins Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity in Comics
Ms. Marvel has won the second annual Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity In Comics at a ceremony held this weekend at Long Beach Comic Expo. Aside from honoring Ms. Marvel and other diverse works being published today, the event celebrated the life and career of the late McDuffie, with friends and collaborators in attendance to share stories and lessons from the legendary creator.
The Milestone: Dwayne McDuffie's Legacy and Influence
The Milestone: Dwayne McDuffie's Legacy and Influence
The Milestone: Dwayne McDuffie's Legacy and Influence
After years of working in a comic book industry managed by a majority of white editors and publishers, and dominated by white creators, Dwayne McDuffie decided to start his own company, Milestone Media. Along with his co-founders, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle, McDuffie created unique and characters of color who remain cherished to this day. February 20th marks the anniversary of McDuffie's birth in 1962, and February 21st unfortunately marks the anniversary of his untimely passing in 2011. The proximity of those dates serves to illustrate an important fact; it's impossible to look back on the life of Dwayne McDuffie without also considering his legacy.
Weekender: Solarman, Roz Chast, and Remembering Sudhur Tailang
Weekender: Solarman, Roz Chast, and Remembering Sudhur Tailang
Weekender: Solarman, Roz Chast, and Remembering Sudhur Tailang
What a week! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to sit back and read some comics. The weekend is finally here, and the world can relax and rest once more — but the comics industry has been busy too, you know, and the last seven days have seen a flurry of comics-based news and announcements fly past at high speed. ComicsAlliance have got your back, though: when it comes to comics, we never slow down, and so here’s a look back and just what’s been going on. New comics, new stories, new podcasts, new art being made — it’s all part of the ComicsAlliance Weekender!
Submission Deadline Fast Approaching For Dwayne McDuffie Award
Submission Deadline Fast Approaching For Dwayne McDuffie Award
Submission Deadline Fast Approaching For Dwayne McDuffie Award
December 31 is the deadline to submit your work for consideration for the Second Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award. The award will be given on February 20 at the Long Beach Comic Expo, and recognizes the promotion of diversity in American comics. According to the award's director, Neo Edmund, this includes widening the diversity of characters and creators within the comics medium.
Marvel 'Damage Control' in Development as Live-Action Comedy
Marvel 'Damage Control' in Development as Live-Action Comedy
Marvel 'Damage Control' in Development as Live-Action Comedy
Back in August, the announcement of NBC’s Powerless TV series set in the DC universe had comic fans crying afoul of a similar premise to Marvel’s Damage Control comics, created by Dwayne McDuffie and Ernie Colón. Well, good news! Marvel has officially one-upped its rival with intent to develop Damage Control as a live-action comedy on ABC.
Nilah Magruder's 'MFK' Wins First McDuffie Diversity Award
Nilah Magruder's 'MFK' Wins First McDuffie Diversity Award
Nilah Magruder's 'MFK' Wins First McDuffie Diversity Award
Last weekend, the Long Beach Comic Expo presented the first annual Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award, named for the late writer whose career was marked by a commitment to creating a more diverse cast of characters and creators in both comics and animation. Actor Phil LaMarr --- best known to superhero fans as the voice of Green Lantern on Justice League cartoons produced and frequently written by McDuffie --- served as MC for the event, and the ceremony included speeches from creators Reginald Hudlin, Denys Cowan, and Charlotte Fullerton, who is also McDuffie's widow. It was Fullerton who announced the winner: Nilah Magruder, nominated for her webcomic, M.F.K.
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Nominees For First Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award Include ‘Shaft,’ ‘Ms. Marvel’ And More
Next Saturday at the Long Beach Comic Expo the first ever winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity will be named, and today the organizers revealed an impressive roster of nominees that includes a tribute to the first Chinese-American superhero, a blaxploitation revival, and the most prominent Muslim superhero in North American comics.
Gene Luen Yang: Don't Let Fear Keep You From Diversity
Gene Luen Yang: Don't Let Fear Keep You From Diversity
Gene Luen Yang: Don't Let Fear Keep You From Diversity
In a speech at the National Book Festival at the Library of Congress last weekend, The Shadow Hero writer Gene Luen Yang threw down the gauntlet. Yang challenged comics creators to overcome their fears of bring criticized for inaccurately portraying characters who are different from them -- in terms of race, gender, or other identifying factors. In brief, he told writers to do some research and get it right, but first and foremost to step outside themselves.

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