Marvel artist Jon Malin who is the current artist on Cable and recently did a variant cover of Marvel Two-In-One took a big stand against social justice warriors and their infestation of the comic book industry.

Malin spoke with DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver and described SJWs (social justice warriors) as those who seek to “marginalize a group of people through identity and use the other people against them.” He also describes them as people who use “less than noble means to get their ideology through [by] silencing people.”

After an interview with Yellow Flash, Jon Malin was asked, “Aren’t the X-Men LITERALLY Social Justice Warriors?”

Aren't the X-Men LITERALLY Social Justice Warriors? — Rex (@RexRomanTweets) January 21, 2018

Malin responded, “X-Men are closer to Jews in SJW Hitler’s Germany fighting for freedom because they see ideologues rising, silencing them, weaponizing hate, racism and socialism against the people they claim are the root of social ills. SJWs are not Nazis but Nazis are SJWs and X-Men aren’t SJWs.”

X-Men are closer to Jews in SJW Hitler's Germany fighting for freedom because they see ideologues rising, silencing them, weaponizing hate, racism and socialism against the people they claim are the root of social ills. SJWs are not Nazis but Nazis are SJWs and X-MEN aren't SJWs. https://t.co/GlspfHMhLN — ＭＡＬＩＮ (@JonMalin) January 22, 2018

To no one’s surprise people suggested he should lose his job over the Tweet. Even Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actress Chase Masterson got in on the act.

@marvel, you need to see this thread re your artist Malin. Also, listen to this racism. It’s not ok.https://t.co/UUn6sNqbxB https://t.co/AcRZ2c7BBQ — Chase Masterson (@ChaseMasterson) January 22, 2018

oh so you decided you just dont wanna have your job anymore, huh — It's Matt 'Abolish ICE' Liparota! (@mrliparota) January 22, 2018

When you think back, in a few years, you’ll think to yourself of this very tweet. It will be the tweet that made you lose your job. You’ll think back and wonder, “was it worth it?” — Worst Report (@RobWorst) January 22, 2018

The good news is we can look forward to a better artist taking over cable soon ? — Connor (@merchantofvice) January 22, 2018

I don't think you're going to have a job for very much longer. @Marvel. — Bio Kimistry (@KimberlyNuggets) January 22, 2018

I am sure this tweet will go well for you and not have any negative impact on your career. — Jon (@SwearGolem) January 22, 2018

So @Marvel when can we expect this firing? — Steven Vivisection (@Hurdygurdytweet) January 22, 2018

While many were suggesting Malin lose his job over the Tweet, others also supported him and even stated they would start buying Marvel Comics again.

Word dude. That’s probably the best understanding of the X-Men that I’ve read by a creator in a long ass time. That’s the approach that made them the #1 book for like 15 years straight — The Doktor (@ScienceJesus) January 22, 2018

The suggestion that he should be fired for saying the x-men live in a world where people try to silence mutants is hilarious You're literally reciting "Friends Of Humanity" opinions — Not Corruptible (@NoBuddyNow) January 22, 2018

You held up a mirror to the SJW vampires and they didn't like what they saw. — Chad Thorson (@ChairmanMoo) January 22, 2018

Shit bro. You're gonna make me break my no Marvel buying rule. — 9Fingers (@MidSnacker) January 22, 2018

Yeah what does Hitler have in common with socialism & identity politics obsessed failed art students? Oh…wait.. — YagamiFire (@johndavidson83) January 22, 2018

He said, “Glad to expose the vipers nest that is the growing SJW infestation of this industry that is killing creative voices that politically difer (sp), afraid to take creative chances for fear of the slightest offense including attacking a 95 YO Stan Lee & closing comic shops everywhere.”

Glad to expose the vipers nest that is the growing SJW infestation of this industry that is killing creative voices that politically difer, afraid to take creative chances for fear of the slightest offense including attacking a 95 YO Stan Lee & closing comic shops everywhere. — ＭＡＬＩＮ (@JonMalin) January 22, 2018

And Malin is not the first – and certainly will not be the last in today’s political climate – to be attacked for his beliefs. Just this month comic book creator Will Caligan lost his job for voicing his conservative beliefs on social media.

But Malin’s greatest response might have been when someone accused him of being dismissive by using the term SJW. They also said that comic books should be the most diverse and inclusive industry out there.

Malin’s response was perfect, “Comics likely are the most diverse and inclusive industry you’ll find. It’s very design allows for anyone to see a hole and create a product putting it into the market and contribute a representation. You can be the solution here, you don’t just have to be a spectator.”

Comics likely are the most diverse and inclusive industry you'll find. It's very design allows for anyone to see a hole and create a product putting it into the market and contribute to representation. You can be the solution here, you don't just have to be a spectator. https://t.co/0WXu0zLVNr — ＭＡＬＩＮ (@JonMalin) January 22, 2018

He’s right on the money here. If you want to see different types of people whether it’s their ethnicity or their ideas, you can go out and make a comic book about it. No one is stopping you. You just have to do it.

No one should have to fear whether they will lose their job because they politically disagree with someone or that their beliefs are different than someone else. It’s wrong and not very tolerant whatsoever.

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