111. Fighting for Women in Comics with Regine Sawyer

Today I'm talking to Regine L. Sawyer, an Eisner award winning writer, publisher, advocate and philanthropist. She's perhaps best known as the founder of the Women in Comics Collective, and through that work has helped countless individuals find their footing in an industry that is often hostile toward them. Today we talk about Regine's journey, and why she holds her work so dearly. **Regine L. Sawyer** is an American comics writer, editor, and founder of Women in Comics NYC Collective International. She is the author of *The Rippers*, *Eating Vampires* and *Ice Witch*. She is the owner, writer, and creator of Lockett Down Productions, a small press company that employs all-female comic book artists with an emphasis on women of color. **Women in Comics NYC Collective International** or "WinC" is dedicated to giving a voice to women who work in the comic book industry and helping them better brand themselves and promote their projects. Sawyer started this organization in May 2012 after hosting a Women in Comics Panel at Bronx Heroes Comic Con. At the panel, Sawyer recognized a highly underrepresented community of women of color in the comic book industry. WinC stresses being open to all women of any ethnicity, culture, or background with the goal of giving a monetary reason to continue in this field. WinC has grown to have more than 100 members and holds workshops and panels all across the United States. **For More from Comics Are Dope:** Get *This Week in Comics*, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.com Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredope Join our online Discussion Communities: Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/community Discord - http://bjkicks.link/discord