Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What's the difference between Diversity and Representation? Why do they matter? On Dwayne McDuffie's birthday, I examine the legacy of Milestone Media and take a close look at what's still missing in the Comics industry.
Big thanks to JP from @ComicsUnmaskedPod for the Dwayne McDuffie voiceovers!
Chapters:
00:00 - Growing Up in the '90s Media Apex
01:03 - The Birth of Milestone Comics
01:57 - Defining Representation vs. Diversity
03:05 - Dwayne McDuffie’s Vision: Destroy the Monolith
04:54 - Building a "Rainbow Coalition" in the Bullpen
06:21 - Addressing the "Black Politics" Controversy
06:53 - How to Truly Diversify the Industry
08:52 - Personal Impact: The Power of Feeling Seen
11:07 - The Next Generation of Black Creators
13:13 - Happy Birthday, Dwayne McDuffie
13:25 - Outro: "I Am Somebody" Tribute
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What's the difference between Diversity and Representation? Why do they matter? On Dwayne McDuffie's birthday, I examine the legacy of Milestone Media and take a close look at what's still missing in the Comics industry.
Big thanks to JP from @ComicsUnmaskedPod for the Dwayne McDuffie voiceovers!
Chapters:
00:00 - Growing Up in the '90s Media Apex
01:03 - The Birth of Milestone Comics
01:57 - Defining Representation vs. Diversity
03:05 - Dwayne McDuffie’s Vision: Destroy the Monolith
04:54 - Building a "Rainbow Coalition" in the Bullpen
06:21 - Addressing the "Black Politics" Controversy
06:53 - How to Truly Diversify the Industry
08:52 - Personal Impact: The Power of Feeling Seen
11:07 - The Next Generation of Black Creators
13:13 - Happy Birthday, Dwayne McDuffie
13:25 - Outro: "I Am Somebody" Tribute
For early and exclusive access to interviews and BTS content, Join our FREE Patreon community! patreon.com/bjkicks
Buy me a comic: buymeacoffee.com/bjkicks
Want to talk comics with us all the time? Join us in the Comics Are Dope Community on Facebook or Discord!
Facebook: bjkicks.link/ksquad
Discord: bjkicks.link/discord
For review consideration, send works to:
Comics Are Dope
P.O. Box 1259
Youngsville, NC 27596
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Channel Partners:
Fight or Flight Comics - located in Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh, NC; Fight or Flight has been my shop of choice through my entire comics journey. Stop in and tell them I sent you, and follow their Instagram to stay posted new collections and in-store events! instagram.com/fightorflightcomics
Organic Priced Books - the fastest growing source for brand new collected editions! Save $2 on every order using my referral link at bjkicks.link/opb
GlobalComix - an AMAZING digital comics reading app and community. Find titles from Image, Dark Horse, DC and more! Save 30% on your annual gold pass with code 'GCxBJKICKS' at comicsaredope.com/global
BCW Supplies - Get comic book storage bags, short boxes and more at bcwsupplies.com/?acc=bjkicks. Get 10% off your purchase with coupon code 'BJKICKS' at checkout!
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