Editor Heather Antos Calls For Boycott of John Byrne's X-Men Book During Pride Month
Prominent editor Heather Antos publicly urged fans to boycott John Byrne's new X-Men book. She delivered her powerful message during Pride Month, directly challenging Marvel Comics.
Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen, a new project from Abrams and Marvel, is a fan-turned-official 'what-if' story. It imagines Byrne's return to his iconic 80s X-Men run. The book is a sales hit, selling out its initial 25,000 print run.
Antos, a Senior Group Editor at IDW Publishing, didn't pull any punches. She slammed Marvel for releasing work by a creator she labeled a 'transphobe' during Pride. The X-Men, after all, are vital symbols for the LGBTQIA+ community, known for their themes of otherness and acceptance.
“He infamously questioned if being transgender was a 'mental illness,' even comparing it to pedophilia.”
Catzye Take
This isn't just about one book; it's about the industry grappling with a creator's legacy in real-time. Fans have long revered Byrne's work, but his transphobic comments are undeniable. What's interesting here is the push for accountability from within, from someone as influential as Antos.
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