And it's not just there for diversity's sake - they all exist as real people within the story world, and are who they are for reasons. Lots of demographics that you wouldn't normally see in a comic book.
uncle is a black gay detective - there are lots of different minorities, and representations of groups that you don't see in comics. The supporting cast has a number of characters of color. The main character is a character of color. Not just female characters, but you've also got minority leads in the book. There's really a lot of ongoing issues in the industry with the portrayal of female characters in comics, and to be doing a book that is very female-driven, and trying to handle it in a more realistic and respectful and tasteful approach - and kind of getting crickets from the people who are often the most vocal about the treatment of women in comics is frustrating at times. It's also been a lot of hard work, and frustrating at times. It's really helped to get the book out there, and get some exposure, and actually have a career now - that's always a good thing.
Larime Taylor: It's definitely been a step up in that it's great to have a publisher now, and I can be a part of the Image and Top Cow brand. From your perspective, how did that change things for you? Obviously there are inherent advantages to being at a publisher, you've done a lot of conventions, and gotten more recognition for your work
The series was later picked up by Top Cow Productions, where it debuted under the Minotaur Press imprint last November under the new title "A Voice in the Dark." It was a major step up for Taylor, but his struggle has continued - earlier this week, he posted on Tumblr that "the book is on life support," and "sales continue to drop" despite his best promotional efforts.įollowing a seven-issue run, "A Voice in the Dark" gets a new #1 from Top Cow starting this September, in a five-issue miniseries subtitled "Get Your Gun." That will be the new model going forward for the book - a series of miniseries - and Taylor talked in-depth with CBR News about the highs and lows of his past year crafting the series.ĬBR News: Larime, it's been about a year now that "A Voice in the Dark" has been at Top Cow.
The Kickstarter gained notice among fans and industry professionals, and exceeded its $1,500 goal by nearly $8,000.
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