EW's BLACK PANTHER Jokes Are Not Funny And Borderline Offensive

EW's BLACK PANTHER Jokes Are Not Funny And Borderline Offensive

Why is Black Panther 'meowing' instead of 'roaring' on Entertainment Weekly's Captain America: Civil War cover? Why is he being coupled with a contemptible reality TV program? It's an attempt at humor that isn't resonating with African-American and minority comic book fans.

Editorial Opinion
By MarkJulian - Dec 02, 2015 01:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther
As an African-American male, I found Entertainment Weekly's Captain America: Civil War cover disappointing. The fandom has very few African-American superheroes. Period.  It's disappointing to see Black Panther singled out as the only hero that's trivialized on a cover that also features Iron Man and Captain America. Don't get me wrong, I get that it was an attempt at humor but it was poorly executed. The 'meow' makes Black Panther look meek, as if he doesn't belong there standing next to two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Being lumped with the 'Real Housewives' reality series isn't doing BP any favors either.

This is the first black superhero in mainstream comics. A prince/king of an African nation. Does he not deserve a little more respect? A big draw of superhero comics is the opportunity to read the material and see shining examples of heroism and the pinnacle of what we all should aspire to accomplish and overcome. In his big cover debut there's nothing inspirational or enriching by this 'unintentional' misrepresentation of one of the smartest, resilient and powerful figures in Marvel Comics.

Do better, Entertainment Weekly.

Luckily, someone went and fixed the cover.

Check out some of the outcry and responses from Twitter:
 



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Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 12/2/2015, 12:40 PM
Hey everyone I'm new here but I've been reading this site for a while anyway I wasn't bothered too much by the meow honestly I thought it was meant to be humorous but I could be wrong...
MrPositive
MrPositive - 12/2/2015, 12:42 PM
rabid
rabid - 12/2/2015, 12:43 PM
Being offended is a choice.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/2/2015, 12:43 PM
@Toonstrack

Just leave before you get consumed by the site
TheRealThanos
TheRealThanos - 12/2/2015, 12:45 PM
@RorMachine just rectified the damn thing!

Way to go, man!
Obi2
Obi2 - 12/2/2015, 12:46 PM
ridiculous jokes, not surprised people were offended
Meteor
Meteor - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
Did not like that poor attempt of humor too, but this is a tempest in a glass of water I think. 2016 is a year where T'Challa will shine on the big screen and in the comics!
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
Seriously? People are getting up in arms over this? *sigh* this just further proves that comic book fanboys take this stuff way too seriously.
Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
@aXe

Nope I am here to stay and I will never be consumed.
Cles
Cles - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
@MarkJulian

I couldn't agree more, and I applaud you for not just leaving this to the comment sections.

ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
Sad thing is the article inside is damn good

meow...........FVCK your "meow"!

Whoever did the cover design, should be afraid very afraid.....


meow.....

ah go fvck yourself mate


No, this is the first time general moviegoing public gets to see Black Panther, in a freaking badass costume right in between Iron Man and Cap, and you decide it's a good idea to make a joke about such an important character in Comics history period.


Go fvck yourself like a housewife who doesn't get any would be envious...
SonOfOdor
SonOfOdor - 12/2/2015, 12:47 PM
I'm a black male also. I understand the points being made. But I think this may be a bit of an overreaction.
GoogleWasMyIdea
GoogleWasMyIdea - 12/2/2015, 12:48 PM
I honestly loled at the claw thing, just because it was such a cringe-worthy comment.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/2/2015, 12:48 PM
@Toonstrack

do what you gotta do, just giving you a heads up
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 12/2/2015, 12:49 PM
Martin Luthor King or Malcom X were Alive they put a beat down on the EW white asses...

Greengo
Greengo - 12/2/2015, 12:50 PM
OMFG NOW THIS IS A THING?? REALLY??? LOL!
LEOSTRATOR
LEOSTRATOR - 12/2/2015, 12:50 PM
Oh well.
dubjon
dubjon - 12/2/2015, 12:50 PM
I'm not black neither american, but I'm a superhero fan, can I be offended too?
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/2/2015, 12:51 PM
This should have been the cover totaly

Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 12/2/2015, 12:51 PM
@aXe

Thanks!

Still gotta decide on what I want for my profile pic....
chriskrispy
chriskrispy - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
Yeah it's a lame line and all that but this is blowing it waaaayyy out of proportion... Lame lines don't necessarily equate to racial injustice, it's not like they were talking shit on BP
Abary
Abary - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
I saw a lot of people complain about this on Twitter, and I'm sorry, but this is the stupidest bullshit I've seen in a while. WHO EVEN CARES? It's a magazine cover, it's not like they're bashing the character and making fun of him in their articles! It's just a little joke to get some attention when they're magazine is sent out to stores. Find something better to complain about.
Greengo
Greengo - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
Did you people go to school at Mizzou?
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
But I sure it's some woman who wrote the Meow and Housewives comment and didn't realise what impact this would do..
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
the jokes were humorless and tastless, but no need to get the pitchforks.

Besides, anyone surprised by this needs to get out more.

Speaking as Black male.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/2/2015, 12:52 PM
@Jollem how dare you man of steel is cancerrrrrrrrrr iron man 3 is loveeeeeeeee

@MarkJulian great piece. EW can suck a [frick] right now.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 12/2/2015, 12:53 PM
As an African American myself I wasn't offended by the "jokes" on the cover, I just saw it as kinda silly and lame. Could've done without it myself but hey, Black Panther still looks dope
Greengo
Greengo - 12/2/2015, 12:54 PM
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 12/2/2015, 12:54 PM
@MarkJulian

I compiled a lot of EW's lazy "three characters" covers and this one appears to be the ONLY one they make this kind of "joke" at the expense of a character on the cover.
jerrellaguilar
jerrellaguilar - 12/2/2015, 12:54 PM
People are over reacting a bit with this. Just say its not funny and be done with it, its not that big of deal.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 12/2/2015, 12:54 PM
It sucks because the actual article is [frick]ing GREAT. It's just the cover that chooses to depict BP in a less-than-flattering light.

I totally understand taking the piss out of silly superheroes...because they are silly and it's fun to make fun of them. I get it. That's not the problem here.

The issue at hand is the fact that of course the media decides to take the piss out of one of the first major black superheroes in live action. Countless numbers of casual fans will see the cover, and that'll most likely be their biggest and first exposure to the character (3 seconds of the Civil War teaser don't really count). They won't remember the King of Wakanda for the badass that he is...they'll remember him being the butt of a housewives joke. Awful.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/2/2015, 12:55 PM
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