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YouTube Video UCMXGnS8aCd_WXackzDVJpHA_GxKJ0hL_qgI DC Comics is now dealing with the fallout of the oldest corporate maxim: "Rules For Thee But Not For Me." The company is facing a massive double standard controversy over the selective enforcement of its own policy regarding "hostility or violence," and it's leading to trouble for their reputation.

In this video, we dive deep into two shocking incidents: The immediate firing of writer Gretchen Felker-Martin (GFM) over controversial social media words, and the subsequent silence from DC Comics regarding high-profile creator DWJ's sketch depicting Batman choking a uniformed ICE agent.

DC's rule is clear: posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC's standards of conduct. So why was the Red Hood series canceled over words, while art depicting graphic violence against a federal law enforcement officer goes unaddressed?

We break down the two cases, compare the policy violations side-by-side, and speculate on the corporate reasons behind the inconsistency. Is DC's policy about genuine ethics, or is it just a weapon used for political convenience against "expendable" creators?

0:00 Intro
0:28 What Happened?
1:25 Red Hood Controversy
3:52 The Burning Question
4:19 Absolute Batman Controversy Explained
7:46 Comparing Creators
10:42 What Will DC Do?
12:45 Potential Legal Consequences
16:42 Final Thoughts

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DC Comics is now dealing with the fallout of the oldest corporate maxim: "Rules For Thee But Not For Me." The company is facing a massive double standard controversy over the selective enforcement of its own policy regarding "hostility or violence," and it's leading to trouble for their reputation.

In this video, we dive deep into two shocking incidents: The immediate firing of writer Gretchen Felker-Martin (GFM) over controversial social media words, and the subsequent silence from DC Comics regarding high-profile creator DWJ's sketch depicting Batman choking a uniformed ICE agent.

DC's rule is clear: posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC's standards of conduct. So why was the Red Hood series canceled over words, while art depicting graphic violence against a federal law enforcement officer goes unaddressed?

We break down the two cases, compare the policy violations side-by-side, and speculate on the corporate reasons behind the inconsistency. Is DC's policy about genuine ethics, or is it just a weapon used for political convenience against "expendable" creators?

0:00 Intro
0:28 What Happened?
1:25 Red Hood Controversy
3:52 The Burning Question
4:19 Absolute Batman Controversy Explained
7:46 Comparing Creators
10:42 What Will DC Do?
12:45 Potential Legal Consequences
16:42 Final Thoughts

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Rules For Thee But Not For Me: DC's Double Standard Leads To Trouble
Marvel’s best-selling Ultimate Universe line is officially ending in April 2026 with the Ultimate Endgame event. But you’re being told the wrong story.

We have the confirmed strategic breakdown, and this isn't a failure—it’s a two-year contractual plan designed from the beginning to create a soft reboot for the established Earth-616 continuity.

In this deep-dive, we break down:

🤯 The Maker's Final Plan: The primary villain has been trapped in a time-accelerated bubble for thousands of years while the heroes prepared for only two years. His goal? A multiversal collision to destroy his flawed reality.

🕸️ Miles Morales, Agent of Chaos: We reveal how 616 Miles Morales is the unwitting agent who scatters the Origin Boxes across his own universe, starting the chain of chaos that introduces new Legacy Characters and threats across the mainline Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four titles.

💰 The Business Masterstroke: How this "finite plan" guarantees high-quality trade paperback sales and generates a massive wave of high-profile #1 issues in 2026, funding the next phase of the Marvel publishing line.

This is the ultimate breakdown of Marvel’s brilliant, disciplined, and destructive strategy. Read comics wisely.

0:00 Intro
0:22 The Announcement
1:17 The Misconception
3:17 The Contractual Bomb
4:07 The Burning Question
4:41 The Maker's Timeline
6:05 Who Lights The Fuse?
8:57 Post-Ultimate Marvel?
11:48 Final Thoughts

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Why Is Marvel Ending The Ultimate Universe?
ICv2 released its September 2025 Sales Rankings for Western Periodical Comics, and DC is the clear winner when it comes to owning the Top 10. However, the top-of-the-list success hides a dismal failure in the rest of its title lineup.

We dig into the Top 4 reasons DC's short-term gain isn't correcting its long-term pain. Submit your comments below with your opinions on why DC isn't able to capitalize on its Top 10 success.

0:00 Intro
0:32 DC Is Winning & Losing
3:27 The Burning Question
4:04 Title Confusion
9:14 Inconsistent Timing
11:39 Non-Existent Marketing
16:47 Failing Editorial
20:05 Final Thoughts

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Why Is DC Losing The Sales Fight Against Marvel? | Top 4 Reasons
This is the untold story behind the Red Hood: The Hill cancellation that goes far beyond politics. DC Comics made an unprecedented move, spending millions of dollars to issue a full retailer credit for a comic that was already sold and sitting on shelves.

We peel back the layers on this corporate maneuver to reveal the new zero-tolerance policy publishers are now imposing on creators. This wasn't about the comic's content; it was a ruthless, calculated defense of the multi-billion dollar Batman IP and DC’s corporate brand integrity.

We analyze the publisher's fiduciary duty versus the creator’s First Amendment rights, and reveal the most chilling takeaway: the rise of the Social Media Morality Clause in work-for-hire contracts. The price DC paid establishes the new ethical red line for everyone in the comic industry.

If you’re a comic book fan interested in the inner workings of the industry, creator rights, or corporate ethics, this is the must-watch analysis that explains the future of AAA publishing.

What do you think? Was DC's response justified, or was it a politically motivated overreaction? Drop your answer in the comments below!

0:00 Intro
0:28 The "Incident"
1:30 How It Started
2:44 Where It's Going
4:17 Burning Question
5:08 Work-For-Hire Impact
5:48 Retailer Impact
6:45 Updated DC Approach
8:05 Social Media Morality
9:28 The Trouble With "Hate"
10:49 The Implications
17:57 Final Thoughts

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The Comic DC Didn’t Want You To Read!
Marvel just pulled the ultimate corporate bait-and-switch. They gave their rival platform, GlobalComix, the one feature Marvel Unlimited is missing—day-and-date speed—but it wasn't a mistake. It was a genius, cynical move.

In this deep dive, we expose the $100 Million Lie at the heart of Disney's multi-platform digital strategy and explain why the infamous three-month delay on Marvel Unlimited is actually a brilliant economic security system designed to protect their most valuable asset (the archive).

Stop scrolling and find out:

The Brutal Trade-Off: Why the comics you buy on GlobalComix are NOT DRM-free and why you are paying for a license, not ownership (The Core Trade-Offs Exposed).

Strategic Segmentation: How Marvel is forcing you into a multi-platform buying habit (MU, GC, WEBTOON) just to capture revenue from every single audience segment (The Disney Master Plan).

The Competitive Landscape: How Marvel's deal stacks up against rivals like DC Comics and Dark Horse's own digital strategies.

We break down the truth: this isn't competition, it's segmentation, and it changes how you should spend every digital dollar. Watch now before you spend another dollar on digital comics!

0:00 Intro
0:57 The Misconception
2:12 Core Trade-Offs Exposed
3:19 The Burning Question
3:46 (More) Trade-Offs Exposed
5:04 Marvel Fan Effects
6:32 New Reader Effects
7:33 Disney's Master Plan
9:25 Final Thoughts

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Marvel Unlimited Betrayal: They Gave the BEST Feature to Their Rival
Are you tired of jump scares and watered-down cinematic horror? The scariest thing you'll see this Halloween isn't on a movie screen - it's in a comic book. We're here to prove that sequential art delivers a more sustained, psychologically damaging dread than any big-budget film.

Join us for the definitive, data-driven Top 10 Horror Comics for Halloween list. We're cutting through the camp and censorship history to identify the true masterworks of the genre. From the existential, mind-bending terror of Junji Ito’s Uzumaki (Number 1) and the historical, occult conspiracy of Alan Moore's From Hell, to the raw, gothic atmosphere of Hellboy and the terrifying human monsters of The Walking Dead, this video is a critical correction.

We analyzed these comics based on Critical Acclaim, Atmospheric Density, and Thematic Relevance to show how artists like Mike Mignola and Jock weaponize silence, shadow, and pacing to create nightmares Hollywood simply can’t touch.

👉 Debate Question: Do you think The Walking Dead is true horror or just a survival drama? Let us know in the comments!

0:00 Intro
1:28 Why Horror Comics Matter
2:27 The Misconception About Horror
3:31 The Burning Question
4:16 #10: Tales From The Crypt
5:33 #9: From Hell
7:21 #8: Revival
8:50 #7: Fear Agent
10:18 #6: Wytches
11:47 #5: Basilisk
13:06 #4: Swamp Thing
14:34 #3: Hellboy - Seed of Destruction
15:57 #2: The Walking Dead
17:08 #1: Uzumaki
18:50 Final Thoughts

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10 Horror Comics That Outsold Hollywood
Stop submitting portfolios to Marvel and DC. The traditional publishing path is obsolete for new comic creators who want to own their work and reach a mass audience.

This video provides the data-backed proof that Webtoon Canvas is the only viable launchpad for independent artists in 2024. We break down the 7X faster growth rate of the digital Webtoon market (32.5% CAGR vs. 4.3% print growth) and expose the biggest trap in the industry: the work-for-hire contract that steals your intellectual property (IP).

If you want total IP ownership, a guaranteed audience of 82 Million active users, and a clear, paid path to professional serialization (Webtoon Originals), this guide is essential viewing.

0:00 Intro
0:16 The Best Is...
1:23 Work-For Hire & IP Control
2:24 Burning Question
2:44 Audience Scale
4:08 Market Trajectory
5:42 Starter-to-Por Pipeline
6:43 Industry Validation
7:46 Monetization & Growth
9:24 Final Thoughts

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The BEST Comic Publisher For NEW Creators in 2025 Isn't Who You Think!
Are you a Marvel fan who thinks Manga can't match Marvel's peak of visual storytelling? You might be missing out on a whole world of incredible stories. In this video, we'll dive into why the very things you love about the Marvel Universe—rich characters, epic world-building, and high-stakes action—are often done even better in Japanese manga.

From the psychological suspense of Monster to the definitive character growth in Fullmetal Alchemist and the unrivaled world-building of One Piece, we break down why a single creator's vision can lead to a more cohesive and impactful narrative. We'll also explore the brutal art of Berserk and the found-family heroics of My Hero Academia.

Join the conversation and discover your next favorite series. What's your take? Let us know in the comments below!

0:00 Intro
0:15 The Winner Is...
0:43 The Core Premise
1:09 Narrative Cohesion
2:09 The Burning Question
2:34 Character Growth
3:34 World Building
4:37 Art & Action
5:28 Marvel Alternatives
8:18 Final Thoughts

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Why Manga Succeeds When Marvel FAILS
Have you ever wondered why your new comic books cost so much more than they did just a few decades ago? The common explanation is inflation, but that's a lie we've been told. In this video, we're doing a deep-dive analysis into the comic book industry's hidden financial system to uncover the real reason your comics feel like a hostage situation.

We’ll break down the secret costs of the direct market, the incredible salaries of the creative teams, and how the entire industry serves as a promotional arm for billion-dollar movies and streaming series. You'll never look at a new release the same way again.

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0:00 Intro
0:16 Debunking the Myth
0:57 The BIG Shift
1:44 Direct Market Revolution
2:26 The Burning Question
3:01 Creative Cost
4:15 Overhead & Licensing
5:22 Physical Cost & distribution
6:25 Collectible Trap & Variant Game
7:30 Wait for the Trade
8:13 Beyond the Page
9:04 Talent Wars
9:52 What's the Payoff?
10:24 Final Thoughts

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How Comic Books Went From Cheap To Insanely Expensive
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