"It’s not my sex that makes it necessary that I be so cussed. It’s comics itself.
Here’s a theory as to why more women aren’t making comics: most women, and I make an exception for myself, of course, are way too smart. Comics are really ridiculously hard. And they pay far far too badly. We could make them if we wanted to, but boy, when you can tell stories in an easier form, why not do it?!
I’m just kidding of course. Except comics really are way too hard. You have to be incredibly stubborn to stick to it. In fact, given my personality, I think one of the main reasons I became a cartoonist is because I’m female. Being a girl who was into comics helped me stand out. I didn’t appear to be a dork, so instead of seeming geeky, it looked contrarian and cool to like comics. And to actually make them, to join that boys’ club, it made me feel tough. At the time my whole self-identity was built around being cool and tough, so comics suited me just fine."
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