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Moreover, some creators have expressed frustration over industry gatekeeping when attempting to distribute their work. For example, projects by creators like Zach from Diversity and Comics (or “Zach” as he's called) faced rejection from Kickstarter—not because of the content, which was relatively mainstream and professionally produced but because of perceived affiliations or views expressed online.
Industry Power Structures and Unionization Efforts
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, there’s a notable push among some office staff within comic companies such as Image Comics to unionize. Their demands center on job clarity, fair treatment, and protections against excessive workloads and unfair dismissals—a legitimate concern for many industry workers.