“The mentioned artwork in ‘X-Men Gold’ #1 was inserted without knowledge behind its reported meanings. These implied references do not reflect the views of the writer, editors or anyone else at Marvel and are in direct opposition of the inclusiveness of Marvel Comics and what the X-Men have stood for since their creation. This artwork will be removed from subsequent printings, digital versions, and trade paperbacks and disciplinary action is being taken.”- MARVEL
So here is the Story Marve Artist and I am assuming now Former Artist Ardian Syaf CBR did a Fantastic Job covering so Read up and come back to see what we are adding.
http://www.cbr.com/marvel-x-men-gold-artist-controversy/
So here is the Rub Marvel you caused this, YEAH YOU DID. You sold out characters and made them something against their very fiber to make a buck. You damaged if not destroyed your integrity. You made a culture that anyone could do or say anything. What did you think would happen when you pissed all over characters legacies? You were asking for this to happen. People are saying you no longer care about what you were putting out there so long as it sold. This is that moment of self-reflection where you realize that how you act encourages other to act the same way.
The Editor of the book is also at fault as well as who hired him. We live in a world where it’s easy to check on things like an artist adding in odd things not called for by the script. I bet it is clear by the artist’s social media presence that he says dumb things or makes conversational statements. Marvel, you missed this. This goes back to the election where you allowed your artists and creators to talk about politics and make statements a company like your should have filtered.
I do not like the idea of big brothering people but I also believe the same rules must apply to all people the same way. So if you allow people to mock a president or presidential candidate you open yourself to these issues.
Marvel this has to be the moment where you do some serious soul searching. This road you are on is a dangerous one. Clearly, your Creative Teams are beginning to use your comics as soap boxes. Now that a choice of your if you allow it or now but you should at least be in conversation shouldn’t you? From a Mangement standpoint, this is a total failure. The type of complete failure that could require restructuring of management.
In the end, if you want to create a brand that becomes about the world around it instead of creating a world to escape to that is for you to decide. BUT you cannot allow yourself to NOT BE PART OF THE DISCUSSION! This is a sign of people not paying attention and being allowed a freedom to do what every they want without concern. The Artist should be made an example of and you need to make sure you control what you are putting out to market. This wasn’t a goof this was a deliberate plant. This was your own doing. Maybe go back to making great comics and stop doing things to only make a buck only?