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The exposé underscores an urgent need for introspection within comics, publishing, and entertainment. The emerging evidence of organized, behind-the-scenes suppression reveals a troubling trend: the transformation of industries into insulated echo chambers where power is enforced through censorship, vindictive smear campaigns, and social media mob justice.
To preserve the integrity of creative expression and meritocracy—and to defend free speech—industry stakeholders must confront these practices openly, dismantle the whisper networks, and commit to a culture of fairness, accountability, and genuine progress.
Supporting independent voices and promoting transparency is more critical than ever. The industry’s future depends on it.