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Mainstream Media Picks Up the Story
What makes this controversy stand out is its extensive coverage beyond typical comic book circles. Outlets like Newsweek, Yahoo News, Daily Mail, and Screen Rant have all reported on Altaib's resignation and the broader implications it signifies. Instead of being dismissed as industry nitpicking, the story has garnered widespread attention, raising questions about the direction of major comic publishers.
Media coverage has turned the spotlight on the ideological disputes tearing through comic book companies, framing the issue as part of a wider cultural clash over woke politics and corporate influence. This mainstream interest exemplifies how easily comic industry disputes can transcend niche fandoms, becoming symbols of larger societal debates.