What do you have to say about minority comic issues? Step up to the mic, and be heard. Have your say and be the Master / Mistress of Ceremonies. We discuss topics relevant to minorities in comics such as characters, books, creators, as well as upcoming publications. Join the Minorities in Comics list. There is lots of good conversation and we always welcome newcomers.

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HISTORY
It all began at the 1998 WizardWorld Chicago Comicon, there was a small group who discussed the issues of "Minorities in Comics". This panel was hosted by Jay Torres (Copy Book Tales, Siren, and Monster Fighters Inc) at Wizard World Chicago `98. Panel members included Dan Vado (Publisher Slave Labour Graphics http://www.slavelabor.com/), writer Tony Isabella (http://www.wfcomics.com/tony/ ,Everything at Marvel and DC), writer Dave Watkins (Mansion Comics http://www.silverages.com/), artist Dave Watkins(Genesis 1:1, Numidian Force) and Myself Editor Paul Martin (Hi Profile Productions http://www.hiprofile.com/).

That started the movement of discussion around Minorities in Comics. It is our hope that the discussion continues. The next Panel was in Columbus Ohio at the Mid Ohio Con. The discussion continues

After a flame war had erupted on the group EMEYSEE (MIC) (The first Minority Comics List which was started after the first panel in Chicago). It was decided that some form of modera