![]() For sure keeping the cast diverse is on our mind, but these are the characters that move the story, and each of them have a point and purpose for being there. Only the best and brightest students may enter its halls, study in its classrooms. Volume 1, Welcome to Gotham Academy / written by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher art by Karl Kerschl epilogue and Arkham flashback art by Mingjue Helen Chen. Gotham Academy came together so naturally though-Olive and Maps, our two main characters are both girls, and because the first six issues focuses on them we end up in the girls’ dorm quite a lot, and just focus more on female characters and their stores. 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy (The New 52) by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher: 9781401254728 : Books Welcome to Gotham Academy, the most prestigious school in Gotham City. ![]() Creators who don’t put thought into the diversity of their characters are doing their story and their craft a disservice. We were basically told we could do whatever we want (within reason, I guess), so the three of us really took advantage of that! A more colorful tapestry makes for a more vibrant story, and a richer reading experience. Of course diversity makes a good comic, so when we were putting together our cast of characters it was a lot of fun to go in really unexpected directions, and just throw all our ideas on the table and pick the best ones. Book Review of Gotham Academy, Volume 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy (Gotham Academy 1) by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl. ![]() BC: I’ve been asked this a few times, and I’m never quite sure how to answer it. ![]()
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