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The current situation raises important questions about the nature of independence and control in comics today. Will the unionization of office staff lead to more oversight and potential restrictions on creator-owned content? Or is it a necessary step toward fairer working conditions?
Given McFarlane’s outspoken stance on editorial control and his history of doing things his way, it’s likely he would oppose any movement that threatens his ability to publish uncompromised content. Industry observers speculate that if union demands intensify, creators like McFarlane might consider pulling back, moving production in-house, or even establishing entirely independent publishing entities.