Episode 12: Gwen Stacy Deserves Better

Trigger Warning/Content Warning for the first part of this episode: harassment, predatory behavior, sexual assault In the past few weeks, many in the comics and gaming industries have spoken up about the abuse and harassment they have received from prominent figures in these industries. Among those accused of predatory behavior are creators of Spider-Gwen's first series, Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. We believe and stand with the victims and everyone else speaking up about the abuse they've endured. In this episode, we discuss the systemic problems of sexism, misogyny, and predatory behavior in the comics industry, and how the comics industry must work to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for creators and fans. We discuss how these toxic issues played into the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and how this movie failed Gwen Stacy in particular so horribly.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Please support us on Patreon!   Further details: The comic book industry is facing another wave of sexual abuse allegations Links discussed in our Spider-Sense segment: VIDEO: Frederick Douglass' Descendants Deliver His 'Fourth Of July' Speech Nick Animation Writing Program, which we encourage our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) listeners to apply to   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.