Doctor Who Writer Gareth Roberts Tweets Trans-Misogynistic Remarks

Gareth Roberts is a pretty prolific writer for Doctor Who, having worked on the novels, comics, audio programmes, and the TV show itself. He’s the writer of Doctor Who episodes such as The Lodger and Closing Time, popular episodes for their witty comedy and strong emotional content. He...

"Conversation" Sparked By Second Print Of 'Divided States Of Hysteria'

In a tweet and press release entitled “CHAYKIN’S THE DIVIDED STATES OF HYSTERIA SPARKS INDUSTRY CONVERSATION”, Image Comics responded to the controversy raised last week surrounding Howard Chaykin‘s The Divided States of Hysteria. The use of “conversation” seems a l...

Howard Chaykin And The Trans Image: Obsession With A Theme

We’ve discussed, seemingly at length, about the controversy surrounding Howard Chaykin‘s latest work, the Image Comics release The Divided States of Hysteria; its inclusion of graphic trans panic violence, released on the first week of Pride Month and even with the option of a Pride...

Who's A Sadbøi Now? Book Cancelled Amid Transphobia Concerns

Cover by Berliac Drawn & Quarterly has cancelled the release of OGN Sadbøi by artist Berliac after controversial comments the artist made in the past have come to light. A 2015 essay by the artist contained numerous transphobic sentiments, which were pushed further in online discussion be...

Director Of Sex Change Revenge Flick The Assignment: "Identity Politics Are Probably The Bane Of The Country"

Walter Hill’s upcoming film The Assignment, starring Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver, appears, and we’re basing this just on the trailer to be fair, to be a really poorly thought out idea. The movie sees Rodriguez play a hitman named Frank Kitchen, who has been given forced...