She illustrates the Catch-22 that occurs when shops that repel women simultaneously complain that women don’t buy comics in a beautiful Twitter takedown.
Artist Jen Bartel (Jem, America), went on an epic Twitter rant Wednesday morning, dissecting the troubles in the distribution chain that end up hurting both comics and the women who create and love them.
https://twitter.com/heyjenbartel/status/892785773736599556
So, strange! That women don't frequent spaces they don't feel safe or welcome in? That they buy books in formats that don't require that! ????
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) August 2, 2017
So unimaginable! That women have money they would like to spend! On content aimed at them! Without feeling uncomfortable in a comic shop! ????
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) August 2, 2017
It's almost like dudes running these shops /gasp/ don't want a female customer base, to grow the market, or to make more money? Strange! ????????????
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) August 2, 2017
I can't imagine that the shops that HAVE hired women and cater to a female readership have lost any sales bc of it. But, logic is hard? ????????????
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) August 2, 2017
Anyway, men who argue against inclusivity in comics are just afraid of losing their position in the club. Support shops that support women ????
— Jen Bartel (@heyjenbartel) August 2, 2017
The great thing is that the thread evolved into a place to recommend shops that do make women feel welcome. Click here and scroll down to find a recommendation or leave a recommendation for a shop you love.