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Exclusive: Check out “Pink Ban” by Mark Russell, Noah Dao, and Lucas Gattoni from Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance

A Wave Blue World has launched their latest crowdfunding campaign, this time for the anthology Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance. The 150+ page anthology not only collects 16 inspiring stories or resistance, but provides useful resources and practical guides for getting involved, staying safe, and making a difference!

The stories themselves range from historical accounts of protest movements, to tales from the current political climate, to allegories set in the near and distant future. And all along the way, “guide” characters like Mayne and Henry the Antifascist Honey Badger are there to demonstrate the practical applications to the lessons found in each story.

The campaign runs to July 4. Rewards include the anthology in both digital and and print, a Kickstarter Exclusive digital “Inside Look,” as well as button, pins, and a signed book plate.

Civil Disobedience is edited by Vita Ayala, Jarred Luján & Tyler Chin-Tanner. The cover art is by Chris Shehan, with a logo by Tim Daniel. The full list of creators include:
DB Andry, Vita Ayala, Henry Barajas, Angel Baron, Corinna Bechko, Chase Bluestone, Mark Bouchard, Jordan Clark, Terence F. & Jayne Ellen Clark, Tim Daniel, Noah Dao, Lucas Gattoni, Matt Harding, Jonathan Hedrick, Miguel Hernandez, Maya Houston, Jamie Jones, Liana Kangas, John Konrad, Danny Lore, Jarred Luján, Ryan Oakley, Leonie O’Moore, Micah Myers, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn, David Precht, Mark Russell, Seth Smith, Valentine M. Smith, Morgan Tellie, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, and Hana Yaacob.

We have an exclusive look at 6 pages from Mark Russell and Noah Dao‘s story. Lettered by Lucas Gattoni. The story is about the “Pink Ban” in Australia, where Macquarie University tried to evict a student from housing because he was gay, and the local building users shut down all construction on campus until he was reinstated.

Preview: New Talent Showcase: The Milestone Initiative #1

New Talent Showcase: The Milestone Initiative #1

(W) Ashley Allen, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Jared Lujan, Greg Burnham, Jarod Rhys Pratt, Zipporah Smith, Julio Anta, Morgan Hampton, Jerome Rhett, Nathan Cayanan, Jordan Clark, Dorado Quick
(A) Yasmin Flores Montanez, Atagun Ilhan, Kameron White, Marcus “Mas” Smith, Daimon Hampton, Lucas Silveira, Andrea Rosales, Tiah Ankum, Petterson Oliveira, Gregory Maldonado, Miguel C. Hernandez, Charles Stewart III
In Shops: Jun 06, 2023
SRP: $3.99

In May of 2022, 12 writers and 12 artists came to DC headquarters to hone their skills with some of the best comics creators in the business, and one year later, we’re showing the results of the cohort’s hard work! This special showcases all 12 stories created out of the Ally-sponsored Milestone Initiative… If you don’t grab a copy, you’ll be missing some of the first published work of the stars of the future!

New Talent Showcase: The Milestone Initiative #1

DC Reveals its Milestone Talent Development Program Participants

DC, Milestone Media, WarnerMedia, and Ally revealed its plans for The Milestone Initiative Talent Development Program. The program begins March 15 and includes 24 individuals. You can find out more about them here and see the list below.

The 10-week program offers participants the chance to learn from industry experts to sharpen their storytelling skills. The training program includes virtual instruction through the Kubert School as well as an in-person seminar at DC’s offices in Burbank, CA.

Speakers include:

  • Jim Lee – Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC
  • Marie Javins – VP, Editor-in-Chief, DC
  • Chris Conroy – Editor, DC
  • Benjamin Le Clear – DC Staff Historian & Archivist
  • Marquis Draper – Assistant Editor, DC
  • Reggie Hudlin & Denys Cowan – Milestone creators, Milestone Media
  • Karen Horne – SVP, Equity and Inclusion, WarnerMedia
  • Erica Hughes – Director, Multicultural Marketing, Ally

The goal of the program is to empower the next generation of diverse comic book creators and increase the focus on representation and diversity in media.

The class of creators includes:

  • Andrea Rosales, Portland OR
  • Ashley Allen, Orono MN
  • Atagun Ilhan, Syracuse NY
  • Charles Stewart III, Washington D.C.
  • Cheryl Lynn Eaton, New York NY
  • Daimon Hampton, Chicago IL
  • Dorado Quick, Inglewood CA     
  • Greg Burnham, Norcross GA
  • Gregory Maldonado, Bronx NY
  • Jarod Pratt, Detroit MI
  • Jarred Luján, Del Rio TX
  • Jerome Rhett, Charleston SC
  • Jordan Clark, Baltimore MD
  • Julio Anta, Miami FL       
  • Kameron White, Houston TX
  • Lucas Silveira, Indianapolis IN
  • Marcus Smith, Chicago IL
  • Miguel Hernández, Cleveland OH
  • Morgan Hampton, Chicago IL
  • Nathaniel Cayanan, Corona CA
  • Petterson Oliveira, Naples FL
  • Tiah Ankum, Atlanta GA
  • Yasmín Flores Montañez, Toa Alta PR
  • Zipporah Smith, Los Angeles CA

Congrats to all!

Milestone Talent Development Program 2022