It's Friday 9thNov'18 and I received a letter from Dave today. - More kind and thoughtful words from a real gentleman. - We have been writing to each other for decades. - Dave invited me and the mother of my eldest daughter into his life for a few days in 1999. Dave remained true to himself while also giving caring advice to both of us, Our child was to be born half a year later. - England does not encourage devoted parenting from both parents, and life became tough. - Soon after my life became mostly devoted to caring for my eldest daughter, and also to this day my youngest. My photojournalism took a lesser place because of the extra time and care I have had to devote as a Father. - I regretted sending a letter about this a few years ago to Canada as soon as it dropped into the postbox. To me, it seemed too indulgent on my part, but a few months later Dave replied with an incredibly moving account of a close friend of his. - To receive such a letter, written with such empathy and sadness and caution... - ..I create photographs because I haven't the talent to express in words. - ( Dave has mastered both art-forms. ) - This arrived when I was in the middle of a one-thousand-pager piece of work I was completing on behalf of Phoenix's liberty, which took me half a year to finish, part of over seven years ( and counting ) of work. Every iota of support was paramount with such an important task to complete accurately. Most welcome. Really. Six months work finished within a few hours of the deadline, with steam pouring out of my radiator of my old Saab 900, which I had zero time to repair the radiator, other than to top up with water every journey to photocopiers, or the final post office. - You never forget the people who supported you at times like that. - Dave has never wavered in being a caring man in all the years I am proud to have known him. As far as the distance is geographically between Britain and Canada, Dave has bridged it with his kind and thoughtf
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Eolake Stobblehouse
7 years ago
Dave is not always easy, but who the f is? He’s a great man and one of the most innovative artists/writers/letterers the comics field has ever had.
Dave, I hope your life is fun.
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Sam Battin
8 years ago
I'm sorry it took me so long to sign this.
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Michael Mooney
8 years ago
Can't believe I was unaware of this page until now. Dave Sim is no more a misogynist than he is an aardvark.
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Brian C
9 years ago
Dave Sim is, if nothing else, a visionary unlike any seen before in the world of comics. To call him or his work misogynistic is a disservice to the contributions that he has made to the medium.
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Coy Coleman
9 years ago
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I really feel bad for Dave. Seems time has not been kind to him. The brilliant are often bonkers. Does he hate women - no. Does he not appreciate some of their traits - maybe. Do some women take offence at some male traits - definitely (they'll tell you so). So he voiced his dislikes through his medium (big mistake in the PolCorrect World). I think the Cirinists literally acted like their real World counterparts.
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Costas
9 years ago
We are halfway there
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Zorikh Lequidre
10 years ago
I have read the famous "misogyny" essay. I do not believe Dave Sim is a misogynist.
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Paulie Cassen
10 years ago
Paul Cassenelli.Alexandria,mn. When I was about 12 I was turned on to Cerebus at a nyc comic con that only had comics & creators at the old Raddison across from msg. I saw the fake #1and the real #1, which was cheaper than the original. That got me speaking to the dealer, got me into Daves work, which I had almost every issue of the 1st 125 or so books,which was lost to a house fire. Not sure what this petition hopes to create, it's 2am & I came across this by accident. But I been a supporter of cerebus & ctv for years.I'd think if he was this bad guy people say, it would be more than internet trolls & con gossip from others that don't like him putting his work & opinions so far out of the box. They end up just bad mouthing some one they think is causing the boat to rock.Bring back da Wolveroach & have him deal with these ingreats.
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Nick Carlson-Becklund
10 years ago
I agree with everything you say, jason, but the last sentence.
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Max Black
10 years ago
PS. Forgot to say. Dave sim is not a misogynist.... but I should not have to say that anyway.
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Max Black
10 years ago
Dave Sim is a consummate creator and businessman. Give the guy a break for the majesty of his creation. No sour grapes. The guy created a great story with gusto, vision and acumen. Let us respect that and the man himself. The books are great. So is Dave.
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Jason
10 years ago
Dave's most definitely not a misogynist and to call him such is obvious knee-jerk reaction without thought or consideration. I've never gotten the impression he hates females, nor has his work ever pointed in that direction. He built an amazing narrative around his observations and careful thought and for that his work should be read by future generations. As the man said, "deep in your heart, you know he's right..."
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Jacob Matthew Lang
10 years ago
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In my opinion, one of the greatest narrative artists of all time. His viewpoints aren't always parallel to mine, but they always make me think. I respect that.
I don't exactly know if this petition is necessary. I will, however, sign it, as I don't think he's a misogynist.
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Pete Clamiston
10 years ago
daive siem is nott a misognyits bro in faict daive siemm an i haive beane to maney striep cluebs togethar an he awlayes tiepps the ladeys verey gerneroulsy foar a lapp daince
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Sonny Strait
10 years ago
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Brilliant writer and artist with strong, no holds barred, opinions. Not a misogynist. To evolve as a society we must have people who have the courage to speak their minds even against populist opinion.
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Michael Fryar
10 years ago
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If anyone took the time to actually read what Mr. Sim was writing, without a knee jerk reaction to either attack or defend, they would find a series of profound truths that are not conclusory but observation. I cannot tell you how many times, particularly in recent years, his definition of Mother/Daughter were useful both personally and professionally.
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Karen Pratt Smith
10 years ago
I sincerely believe that if Dave Sim was indeed a misogynist, that he would simply admit it. As it has come to this - a need of a petition, for goodness sake, I do not believe that he is.
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Sarah Imrisek
11 years ago
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Cerebus reader and woman here; I always found Dave's reflections within or without the comic welcome and refreshing even when they were harsh. The letter columns were an absolute joy. He drew a Regency Elf for me at a signing once and was super sweet.
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Alex Krislov
11 years ago
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Dave's not a misogynist per se. He's a misanthrope, if anything. Is he unkind to women in his book? Sure. Is he any kinder to men? Nope. Do I agree with all his ideas? Nope. Does he force me to think about my own ideas? Yep!
It's Friday 9thNov'18 and I received a letter from Dave today. - More kind and thoughtful words from a real gentleman. - We have been writing to each other for decades. - Dave invited me and the mother of my eldest daughter into his life for a few days in 1999. Dave remained true to himself while also giving caring advice to both of us, Our child was to be born half a year later. - England does not encourage devoted parenting from both parents, and life became tough. - Soon after my life became mostly devoted to caring for my eldest daughter, and also to this day my youngest. My photojournalism took a lesser place because of the extra time and care I have had to devote as a Father. - I regretted sending a letter about this a few years ago to Canada as soon as it dropped into the postbox. To me, it seemed too indulgent on my part, but a few months later Dave replied with an incredibly moving account of a close friend of his. - To receive such a letter, written with such empathy and sadness and caution... - ..I create photographs because I haven't the talent to express in words. - ( Dave has mastered both art-forms. ) - This arrived when I was in the middle of a one-thousand-pager piece of work I was completing on behalf of Phoenix's liberty, which took me half a year to finish, part of over seven years ( and counting ) of work. Every iota of support was paramount with such an important task to complete accurately. Most welcome. Really. Six months work finished within a few hours of the deadline, with steam pouring out of my radiator of my old Saab 900, which I had zero time to repair the radiator, other than to top up with water every journey to photocopiers, or the final post office. - You never forget the people who supported you at times like that. - Dave has never wavered in being a caring man in all the years I am proud to have known him. As far as the distance is geographically between Britain and Canada, Dave has bridged it with his kind and thoughtf
Dave is not always easy, but who the f is? He’s a great man and one of the most innovative artists/writers/letterers the comics field has ever had. Dave, I hope your life is fun.
I'm sorry it took me so long to sign this.
Can't believe I was unaware of this page until now. Dave Sim is no more a misogynist than he is an aardvark.
Dave Sim is, if nothing else, a visionary unlike any seen before in the world of comics. To call him or his work misogynistic is a disservice to the contributions that he has made to the medium.
I really feel bad for Dave. Seems time has not been kind to him. The brilliant are often bonkers. Does he hate women - no. Does he not appreciate some of their traits - maybe. Do some women take offence at some male traits - definitely (they'll tell you so). So he voiced his dislikes through his medium (big mistake in the PolCorrect World). I think the Cirinists literally acted like their real World counterparts.
We are halfway there
I have read the famous "misogyny" essay. I do not believe Dave Sim is a misogynist.
Paul Cassenelli.Alexandria,mn. When I was about 12 I was turned on to Cerebus at a nyc comic con that only had comics & creators at the old Raddison across from msg. I saw the fake #1and the real #1, which was cheaper than the original. That got me speaking to the dealer, got me into Daves work, which I had almost every issue of the 1st 125 or so books,which was lost to a house fire. Not sure what this petition hopes to create, it's 2am & I came across this by accident. But I been a supporter of cerebus & ctv for years.I'd think if he was this bad guy people say, it would be more than internet trolls & con gossip from others that don't like him putting his work & opinions so far out of the box. They end up just bad mouthing some one they think is causing the boat to rock.Bring back da Wolveroach & have him deal with these ingreats.
I agree with everything you say, jason, but the last sentence.
PS. Forgot to say. Dave sim is not a misogynist.... but I should not have to say that anyway.
Dave Sim is a consummate creator and businessman. Give the guy a break for the majesty of his creation. No sour grapes. The guy created a great story with gusto, vision and acumen. Let us respect that and the man himself. The books are great. So is Dave.
Dave's most definitely not a misogynist and to call him such is obvious knee-jerk reaction without thought or consideration. I've never gotten the impression he hates females, nor has his work ever pointed in that direction. He built an amazing narrative around his observations and careful thought and for that his work should be read by future generations. As the man said, "deep in your heart, you know he's right..."
In my opinion, one of the greatest narrative artists of all time. His viewpoints aren't always parallel to mine, but they always make me think. I respect that. I don't exactly know if this petition is necessary. I will, however, sign it, as I don't think he's a misogynist.
daive siem is nott a misognyits bro in faict daive siemm an i haive beane to maney striep cluebs togethar an he awlayes tiepps the ladeys verey gerneroulsy foar a lapp daince
Brilliant writer and artist with strong, no holds barred, opinions. Not a misogynist. To evolve as a society we must have people who have the courage to speak their minds even against populist opinion.
If anyone took the time to actually read what Mr. Sim was writing, without a knee jerk reaction to either attack or defend, they would find a series of profound truths that are not conclusory but observation. I cannot tell you how many times, particularly in recent years, his definition of Mother/Daughter were useful both personally and professionally.
I sincerely believe that if Dave Sim was indeed a misogynist, that he would simply admit it. As it has come to this - a need of a petition, for goodness sake, I do not believe that he is.
Cerebus reader and woman here; I always found Dave's reflections within or without the comic welcome and refreshing even when they were harsh. The letter columns were an absolute joy. He drew a Regency Elf for me at a signing once and was super sweet.
Dave's not a misogynist per se. He's a misanthrope, if anything. Is he unkind to women in his book? Sure. Is he any kinder to men? Nope. Do I agree with all his ideas? Nope. Does he force me to think about my own ideas? Yep!