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Moreover, fans and community members should remember that threats—either in jest or serious—are unacceptable and often illegal. Threatening someone over a comic, a character change, or social issue benefits no one; it only deepens divisions and distracts from productive discussion.
Conclusion: Stay Skeptical, Stay Safe
While harassment does happen, the idea that comic book creators are frequently under death threats leading to police protection is largely an overstatement or myth fueled by sensational media. The truth is more nuanced: most reactions are driven by anger or disagreement, expressed in words, not violence.