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Fans Protest DC’s Barbara Gordon Plans

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While DC‘s post Flashpoint reboot/relaunch plans have been interesting and so far the only thing that’s bothered me is the plan to return Barabara Gordon as Batgirl, even in the capable hands of writer Gail Simone.  The reason this hasn’t set right is that Barbara Gordon is currently in a wheelchair and goes by the name Oracle.  Instead it looks like in this reboot/relaunch she’ll be getting back the ability to walk.  In general a slap in the face to those with a disability.

Fans have taken up the cause with a Tumblr blog called Oracle Create-a-Thon.  Comics Alliance succinctly puts it as a website dedicated to “fan art, fanfiction and activism to maintain awareness of the physically challenged and to make the feelings of Oracle fans known to DC Comics.”

Created by Yamino (aka Elena Barbarich), the blog encourages fans to speak up with artwork, photos, essays, whatever.  Expect a petition in 3…2…1…

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The Great Anti-War Cartoons

Fantagraphics Books will be releasing The Great Anti-War Cartoons, edited by Craig Yoe. This book collects over 4 centuries of the best protest art, spanning the globe and the political spectrum.

Fantagraphics is providing a preview of the book by giving away the first chapter away for free as a 10 page downloadable PDF.  You can find the link to download the free preview here.  There is also a Flickr slideshow showing off the book.

The book should be available in the coming weeks but is ready for pre-order now.