Anti-Woke Comic Book Rakes in Nearly $3 Million in Days Defying the Cancel Culture Left

[el midgetron]

A new comic book publisher, “Rippaverse” comic books, from comic book writer Eric July has raked in some $3 million in funding in a matter of days based on his promise to release a series of superhero comics that leaves all the left-wing wokeness behind.

Not long ago, July decided to appeal to the public to kick off his “Rippaverse” comic books. He set a goal of $100,000 to help develop the characters, create the art, and print the books. But showing how much comics fans hunger for superhero entertainment without all the left-wingery, he raised an astonishing amount just short of $3 million, instead of a mere $100K…..

……Artist Eltaeb quit working for DC Comics when the company decided to sanitize Superman by removing “America” his long-time slogan, “truth, justice, and the American way.”

“I dreamed of being a comic artist since I was a little boy, and I worked my way up,” Eltaeb said. “I made it to DC Comics and made it to Superman. My little-boy dream came true, they made him ‘woke,’ they got rid of his American citizenship.”

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2022/07/23/non-woke-comic-book-rakes-in-nearly-3-million-defying-cancel-culture-leftism/

Good for this guy. I wish him all the success in the world. 

[Golden Duck]

How did Superman get US Citizenship?

Clark Kent gained his US Citizenship wrongfully, by way of false statements by Jon and Martha Kent.  If this was discovered, would he be stripped of his citizenship and be left stateless?

Is it woke to give a nod to the reality of citizenship law?

[preacherman76]

1 hour ago, Golden Duck said:

How did Superman get US Citizenship?

Clark Kent gained his US Citizenship wrongfully, by way of false statements by Jon and Martha Kent.  If this was discovered, would he be stripped of his citizenship and be left stateless?

Is it woke to give a nod to the reality of citizenship law?

Who cares? He is Superman. In fact, if you think about it, the guys source of power is the sun. You could basically say he is a god within its boundaries. 
 

The lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep. 

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

2 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

Who cares? He is Superman. In fact, if you think about it, the guys source of power is the sun. You could basically say he is a god within its boundaries. 
 

The lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep. 

Except concern for the sheep is that particular lion’s whole shebang.

[Setton]

2 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

Who cares? He is Superman. In fact, if you think about it, the guys source of power is the sun. You could basically say he is a god within its boundaries. 
 

The lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep. 

I do wish you'd get your position on illegal aliens figured out.

[preacherman76]

1 minute ago, Setton said:

I do wish you'd get your position on illegal aliens figured out.

Make no mistake. If a guy shows up from krypton who could destroy us all within minutes, you let him go where he wants. 

[preacherman76]

7 minutes ago, Sir Wearer of Hats said:

Except concern for the sheep is that particular lion’s whole shebang.

Lucky for us, or rrr, the DC universe 

[Setton]

1 minute ago, preacherman76 said:

Make no mistake. If a guy shows up from krypton who could destroy us all within minutes, you let him go where he wants. 

But do you give him citizenship and the right to vote?

Obviously he would have voted Biden in.

Edited July 24, 2022 by Setton

[preacherman76]

10 minutes ago, Setton said:

But do you give him citizenship and the right to vote?

Obviously he would have voted Biden in.

You give him whatever the hell he wants lol. 

[Setton]

45 minutes ago, preacherman76 said:

You give him whatever the hell he wants lol. 

Surrendering to threats from foreign extremists now is it? 

[Saru]

I guess I'm not particularly clear on what sort of thing actually happens in this comic that makes it "anti-woke".

The US citizenship thing is a weird example because that's got nothing to do with "wokeness".

[preacherman76]

7 minutes ago, Setton said:

Surrendering to threats from foreign extremists now is it? 

Surrendering to threats from a god is more like it. 
 

ETA- That’s assuming threats were made. We are talking about Superman after all. 

Edited July 24, 2022 by preacherman76

[preacherman76]

9 minutes ago, Saru said:

I guess I'm not particularly clear on what sort of thing actually happens in this comic that makes it "anti-woke".

The US citizenship thing is a weird example because that's got nothing to do with "wokeness".

I’ve never been a comic book kinda guy, but I’d imagine it’s just going to go back to the way comics where made before the woke crowd came to be. 

Not intentionally adding certain social situations as propaganda to push an agenda  

 

[Saru]

5 minutes ago, preacherman76 said:

I’ve never been a comic book kinda guy, but I’d imagine it’s just going to go back to the way comics where made before the woke crowd came to be. 

Not intentionally adding certain social situations as propaganda to push an agenda  

Sounds most likely, but then it begs the question - if it wasn't being advertised as "anti-woke", would anyone care about it at all ?

There are probably thousands of comics being put out by talented artists all the time that are no more "woke" than this one, however they don't get even a fraction of the attention and funding that this one has received.

It seems to be the political statement that the comic's creator is making here, that has drawn all the attention, rather than the comic itself.

[preacherman76]

3 minutes ago, Saru said:

Sounds most likely, but then it begs the question - if it wasn't being advertised as "anti-woke", would anyone care about it at all ?

There are probably thousands of comics being put out by talented artists all the time that are no more "woke" than this one, however they don't get even a fraction of the attention and funding that this one has received.

It seems to be the political statement that the comic's creator is making here, that has drawn all the attention, rather than the comic itself.

Yep, guy already collected 3 million. And will still sell the comics. I don’t know anything about him. Do people even know if he is any good at it?

One thing for sure, he’s a brilliant at marketing lol. 

[bmk1245]

8 hours ago, el midgetron said:

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Good for this guy. I wish him all the success in the world. 

Yeap.

I hope Rippa, and followers, will slay DC and MC.

[bmk1245]

20 minutes ago, preacherman76 said:

Yep, guy already collected 3 million. And will still sell the comics. I don’t know anything about him. Do people even know if he is any good at it?

[...]

From gossips, he is.

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[...]

One thing for sure, he’s a brilliant at marketing lol. 

Not all marketing stunts end up with Theranos...

[preacherman76]

3 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

You give him whatever the hell he wants lol. 

BTW Superman is a Trump guy. 
 

hmm didn’t mean to quote myself lol
 

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by preacherman76

[OpenMindedSceptic]

Support woke, go broke.

Time for the woke brigade to wake up and smell the decaff, vegan, soy latte. 

[el midgetron]

5 hours ago, Saru said:

Sounds most likely, but then it begs the question - if it wasn't being advertised as "anti-woke", would anyone care about it at all ?

There are probably thousands of comics being put out by talented artists all the time that are no more "woke" than this one, however they don't get even a fraction of the attention and funding that this one has received.

It seems to be the political statement that the comic's creator is making here, that has drawn all the attention, rather than the comic itself.

I don’t know what’s currently being published in the way of comic book content. Although, while it could be worse, most superhero movies I’ve seen have woke themes in them. There does seem to be a trend of woke culture being injected into comics and movies and fans rejecting it. 

FANS REJECT WOKE SUPERMAN; DC COMICS SALES 'TERRIFYING'

https://cosmicbook.news/fans-reject-woke-superman-dc-comics-sales-terrifying

KEVIN FEIGE DUMBS DOWN WOKE HAWKEYE KATE BISHOP FOR MARVEL AUDIENCE

https://cosmicbook.news/kevin-feige-dumbs-down-woke-hawkeye-kate-bishop-marvel

Top 10 Woke Movies That Ruined Their Franchises

https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/12/18/top-10-woke-movies-that-ruined-their-franchises/

Personally, I see it as a microcosm of woke culture as a whole. The political left and specifically the Democrat party have become to invested in woke ideologies. Most people are more centered including people on the left. Democrats keep banking on woke policies to attract voters but there is evidence it is doing the opposite. 
 

I think the current issue of abortion is a good example. Most people support both access to and some limitations on abortion. The largest quarter of public opinion is somewhere in the center. The Democrats however seem to reject any limitation on abortion, which pushes their platform away from the majority of voters. 

At the end of the day, I think a lot of people who read comics and go to the movies, just want unadulterated entertainment, 

[Gromdor]

Well the creator is a black artist and most of his team are people of color, so it's a plus that Brietbart is promoting him.  The comic is a bit too expensive for my taste at $35 for the first issue.

I am curious as to what it is about the plot that make people think it is "anti-woke".  The black hero Isom fighting a the blonde supervillian Yaira? Being set in Texas?

Since Midget brought up the topic he surely could explain the plot and what about it is "anti-woke" right?  Or even what their superpowers are?

[Agent0range]

LOL!  A black superhero rancher falsely accused by the police of murder.  Sounds anti-woke to me!  I think this guy trolled his way to $3 million.

[Tatetopa]

12 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

The lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep. 

The lion preys on sheep which does not make him a hero but a super villain.

Great lesson for kids:  if you are powerful, you can do anything you want. Many do take that into adulthood don't they.

9 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

Make no mistake. If a guy shows up from krypton who could destroy us all within minutes, you let him go where he wants. 

Well at least we know your position if Satan should appear on earth, give him what he wants.  Good to know.

[Tatetopa]

Is it possible that a team of women artists who put out a comic of a female superhero who castrates rapists might also raise $3 million?  If Matt Goetz and Ted Cruz feature in an issue I bet they could double that. 

Comics have always pushed social issues and been used for propaganda.  Check out WWII comics from 80 years ago if you doubt it.

[preacherman76]

2 hours ago, Gromdor said:

Well the creator is a black artist and most of his team are people of color, so it's a plus that Brietbart is promoting him.  The comic is a bit too expensive for my taste at $35 for the first issue.

I am curious as to what it is about the plot that make people think it is "anti-woke".  The black hero Isom fighting a the blonde supervillian Yaira? Being set in Texas?

Since Midget brought up the topic he surely could explain the plot and what about it is "anti-woke" right?  Or even what their superpowers are?

I hope one day MLK’s dream is realized. Why is the color of peoples skin so important to you guys?