Diversity is not one in the room. Diversity is not two in the room. Diversity is not three in the room. True diversity is half the room.
Ava DuvernayRead
I looked out into the audience, saw dozens of faces I knew well - LGBTQ folks, mostly - all avid comics readers and superhero fans and DC supporters, and it just hit me: Why was this so impossible? Why in the world can we not do a better job of representation of not just humanity, but also our own loyal audience?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the need for better representation of diverse communities in media, particularly in comics.
Gail Simone's quote emphasizes the disconnect between the diverse audiences who engage with superhero comics and the portrayal of those identities within the stories. She questions why there is a difficulty in representing the multiplicity of human experiences, especially for the LGBTQ community, in a genre that should celebrate all forms of humanity and the supporters of such narratives.
Themes
RepresentationDiversityLgbtqComicsAudience
In practice
Example use cases
In a panel discussion about comic books, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of inclusivity in storytelling.
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