Mar 05, 20 chris sprouse steps back from %27adventures of superman %27 comic artist was to have drawn a man of steel tale by controversial author orson scott card digital anthology launches april 29. Dc comics hires antigay author to pen superman digital. People who like superman but dont have a soft spot for gay rights dont really have an opinion on the matter because they likely dont read or know who. Chris sprouse, superman artist, drops orson scott card. Controversial orson scott card superman comic delayed after artist. Orson scott card should be allowed to write superman birth. The controversy arose because card has become an outspoken opponent of gay marriage, going so far as to say giving it legal recognition could mark the end of. Controversy or no controversy, orson scott cards new superman story for dc comics will be published. He writes in several genres but is known best for his science fiction works.
Superman comic artist chris sprouse withdraws amid antigay. By hiring orson scott card despite his antigay efforts you are giving him a new platform and supporting his hate, the petition reads. People who like superman but also have a soft spot for gay rights are pretty upset right now over dc comics decision to hire writer orson scott card to pen their adventures of superman comic. In fact, its a new, digitalonly series, titled adventures of superman, which is set to debut in april, in time for the debut of man of steel in theaters. It was the digital first comic that opened with controversy, the hiring of orson scott card to write a superman story for the anthology series.
In fact, its a new, digitalonly series, titled adventures of superman, which is set to debut. The supergoodness that saunders describes is a big part of why many fans are worried about dcs decision to have orson scott card write a story for adventures of superman. Dc comics recently announced that they have engaged card to write a story for their all new digital first comic series adventures of superman. It is important to note that this is not art from cards story, but from the backup story. The famous author orson scott card is involved in two massive projects, each of which already has many fans. Dc entertainment begins the search for a new artist after chris sprouse declined to illustrate the antigay authors man of steel adventure. It has been a big success, drawing submissions from wellknown sf and fantasy writers, as well as fostering some amazing new talents. Mar 07, 20 and thus orson scott cards gradual descent into a poisonous brand of politics has been. Dc comics hires antigay author to pen superman digital release. Fans protest dcs hire of antigay author orson scott card. Homophobic superman saves america by orson scott card the. Orson scott card, homophobia, and superman sequart organization. Fans protest dcs hire of antigay author orson scott card to. A controversial superman story written by homophobe sorry, gay marriage opponent orson scott card will not be released as planned.
Orson scott cards controversial superman story put on. It is important to note that this is not art from card s story, but from the backup story. Earlier this month, dc announced that it would kick off its. Orson scott card is the author of the ender saga and homecoming saga among many other works. Feb 25, 20 so orson scott card owns his own homophobia. Orson scott cards adventures of superman story still coming. He writes in different genre but he is especially known for his many forensic fictions. Mar 05, 20 chris sprouse made the announcement on tuesday, saying he was wasnt comfortable with the backlash that followed the appointment of orson scott card as writer. Silent strike 2011 2012 orson scott cards ender in exile. A planned story from orson scott card will no longer open dcs new adventures of superman series after artist chris sprouse withdrew from. Artist walks off orson scott card superman book the mary sue. An anthology kindle edition by card, orson scott, schubert, edmund r. Dc comics has hired orson scott card to write the first two issues of a new digitalfirst superman comic. In 2009, he joined the board of the national organization for marriage, which.
Science fiction writer orson scott card has been hired by dc comics to write a story for a new superman anthology series called the adventures of superman. The tales of alvin maker 2006 2008 ultimate iron man 2005 ultimate iron man. Superman fans are up in arms at the decision of the publisher to appoint a noted antigay writer to pen the man of steels latest adventures comic giant dc has. Should orson scott card be allowed to write superman. He has won several awards including the nebula and hugo awards for his books enders game and the speaker for the dead. Dc provoked outrage, a few days ago, by hiring orson scott card, scifi writer and noted homophobe, to write superman. Orson scott card simple english wikipedia, the free. After prohomosexual activists promoted an online petition demanding the firing of awardwinning speculative fiction writer orson scott card from an upcoming superman comic anthology, dc comics confirmed that cards portion of the project has been shelved indefinitely. Orson scott card, author of enders game and its many sequels, was tapped to write a story for the new adventures of superman comic. Dc comics responds to orson scott card backlash superman.
Dc comics hires antigay author to pen superman digital release orson scott card, enders game author and antigay activist, will write the first in a new superman series. Chris sprouse steps back from %27adventures of superman %27 comic artist was to have drawn a man of steel tale by controversial author orson scott card digital anthology launches april 29. The real problem with supermans new writer isnt bigotry. Recently, orson scott cardwriter of the famously popular enders game serieswas consigned by dc comics to write an outofcontinuity superman story in the relaunch of the title adventures of superman and all of fandom exploded in tirade. The considerable commotion saw artist chris sprouse. As a gay comics fan, ill be boycotting orson scott cards superman works. An anonymous reader writes a controversy has been brewing in the comic community for the past month. Feb, 20 science fiction writer orson scott card has been hired by dc comics to write a story for a new superman anthology series called the adventures of superman. With dcs controversial announcement to hire scifi writer and noted opponent of lgbt rights, orson scott card, the prolgbt work have begun the push to get him out of the role. The orson scott cardsuperman controversy examined and. Owned and operated by orson scott card first appeared in print in the rhinoceros times, greensboro, nc. His novel enders game 1985 and its sequel speaker for the dead 1986 won both hugo and nebula awards, making card the first author to win the two top american prizes in science fiction literature in. For many, awardwinning scifi writer orson scott card is too much of a wild card to be a creative force behind a new superman comic book. Superman, on the other hand, has been supporting gay rights since the 80s.
Orson scott cards controversial superman story put on hold wired. Orson scott card born august 24, 1951 is an american novelist, critic, public speaker. Orson scott cards superman story shelved after homophobia. Orson scott card angers lgbt superman fans youtube. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Feb 11, 20 superman fans are up in arms at the decision of the publisher to appoint a noted antigay writer to pen the man of steels latest adventures comic giant dc has commissioned orson scott card. Recently, orson scott card writer of the famously popular enders game serieswas consigned by dc comics to write an outofcontinuity superman story in the relaunch of the title adventures of superman and all of fandom exploded in tirade. Feb 14, 20 the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender activist website has collected more than 11,000 signatures on an online petition asking dc to drop card from the project. Jul 08, 20 orson scott card the bestselling author has come under fire in some quarters for his stance on samesex marriage. Orson scott card born august 24, 1951 is a popular american writer, a critic, political writer, and speaker. Comics fans and lgbt rights advocates are protesting dcs selection of science fiction author orson scott card to pen a superman comic. Orson scott card born august 24, 1951 is an american novelist, critic, public speaker, essayist, and columnist.
Apr 29, 20 recently, orson scott cardwriter of the famously popular enders game serieswas consigned by dc comics to write an outofcontinuity superman story in the relaunch of the title adventures of superman and all of fandom exploded in tirade. One comics site has warned that boycotting cards superman book represents the kind of thinking that leads to witch hunts. The son of willard and peggy card, orson scott card is the third of the six children. Fans were outraged to learn nom board member and antigay advocate orson scott card had been hired to write the new comic adventures of superman, but the comics publisher is standing by its decision. On the face of it, this would not seem to be particularly controversial. Chris sprouse, the artist who had been slated to collaborate with orson scott card on a superman comicbook story, has departed the project. A new version of superman, penned by orson scott card, has caused a stir in the comics world. Orson scott card is the author of the novels enders game, enders shadow, and speaker for the dead, which are widely read by adults and younger readers, and are increasingly used in schools. Orson scott card is an american novelist, public speaker, critic and columnist. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender activist website has collected more than 11,000 signatures on an online petition asking dc to. Orson scott card the bestselling author has come under fire in some quarters for his stance on samesex marriage. Petition to have dc comics fire orson scott card off superman. Ho ap photodc comics lets make this perfectly clear at the outset. But it got me thinking of other creators i vehemently disagree with when it comes to personal beliefs whose work i have much more.
Mar 07, 20 the adventures of superman was not a book i was very interested in to begin with, so its very easy for me to ignore itboycott it since i find cards personal antigay beliefs and activism to be abhorrent. Orson scott card blacklisted for christian faith john c. Bestselling writer orson scott card founded the online magazine intergalactic medicine show in 2006. Dc comics responds to backlash over hiring antigay writer. Dc says that controversial orson scott card superman comic is still on. The real problem with supermans new writer isnt bigotry, it. Dc comics under fire for hiring antigay writer to pen superman. Campaign to get orson scott card fired from superman begins. You announced that adventures of superman with an orson scott card and aaron johnston story got pulled back because the artist dropped. Orson scott card isnt the right man to write superman andrew. Homophobic superman saves america by orson scott card.
His most recent series, the young adult pathfinder series pathfinder. Dc wouldnt let writerartist john byrne actually print the word lesbian superman only got as far as the first letter before interrupted by some less culturally touchy threat, but clark was fully behind captain. Superman comic artist chris sprouse withdraws amid anti. Chris sprouse made the announcement on tuesday, saying he was wasnt comfortable with the backlash that followed the appointment of orson scott card as. Orson scott card, homophobia, and superman sequart. Chris sprouse steps back from %27adventures of superman%27 comic artist was to have drawn a man of steel tale by controversial author orson scott card digital anthology launches april 29. Chris sprouse, superman artist, drops orson scott card project after antigay controversy by cavan sieczkowski the fallout over dc comicss appointment of antigay novelist orson scott card to pen an upcoming adventures of superman issue continues as the artist for the story quit amid media criticism. Dc comics under fire for hiring antigay writer to pen. He is born in richland washington in august 24, 1951 but he grew up in various places which include santa clara in california, mesa, arizona and orem, utah. The adventures of superman was not a book i was very interested in to begin with, so its very easy for me to ignore itboycott it since i find. Feb 12, 20 dc comics hires antigay author to pen superman digital release orson scott card, enders game author and antigay activist, will write the first in a new superman series. Orson scott cards superman comic causes a furor usa today. So, yesterday i wrote an article in response to requests id had to promote an organised campaign to boycott dc, superman and to get orson scott card fired off the superman adventures book for.
His most recent series, the young adult pathfinder series pathfinder, ruins, visitors and the fantasy mithermages series lost gate, gate thief. Ap photodc comics glen weldon is a freelance writer and regular contributor to monkey see. The comic in question isnt one of dcs current titles. A controversial superman story written by homophobe sorry, gay marriage opponent orson scott card will not be released as planned, after all. Silent strike 2011 2012 orson scott card s ender in exile 2010 orson scott card s speaker for the dead 2010 2011 red prophet. Dc comics has issued an official response to the growing backlash over its hiring scifi author and vocal gayrights opponent orson scott card to contribute to its adventures of superman anthology. People who like superman but dont have a soft spot for gay rights dont really have an opinion on the matter because they likely dont read or know who orson scott card is or why hes one of their homeboys. Science fiction writer orson scott card has been hired by dc comics to write a story for a new superman anthology series called the adventures.
Orson scott cards antigay views drive superman illustrator to quit. Orson scott cards controversial superman story put on hold. Notorious homophobe orson scott card will pen dcs new. Orson scott card should be allowed to write superman. And thus orson scott cards gradual descent into a poisonous brand of politics has been. The controversy arose because card has become an outspoken oppone. Notorious homophobe orson scott card will pen dcs new superman title dc comicsthe company that gave us a gay green lanternhas hired known homophobe and science fiction writer orson scott. Feb 12, 20 with dcs controversial announcement to hire scifi writer and noted opponent of lgbt rights, orson scott card, the prolgbt work have begun the push to get him out of the role.
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