Where do comics stand in the representation of diversity?

The topical lack of representation in arts and media of diverse characters, identities and heritage often makes headlines but is not necessarily fixed, and the comic books industry makes no exception.

To address the issue, talented figures from the current French and British comic scenes, authors and illustrators Woodrow Phoenix (Crash Course, Rumble Strip) and Lucie Quemener (Baume du Tigre), and Barrack Rima (Dans le Taxi), discussed in April 2021 with Emma Hayley, founder and director of SelfMadeHero.

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