European Comic festival backs down over 'sexist shortlist' boycott

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The prestigious comic event has come under fire, thanks to their male-only shortlist

Women have had an active history in the world of comics, being involved since the medium's inception. Their input however, has rarely been recognised.

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Alice Pattillo

Alice Pattillo is a freelance journalist with a passion for heavy metal, horror, science fiction, fantasy and comics. She has over seven years experience in magazines, formerly working as a staff writer at Creative Bloq, Imagine FX, Computer Arts and 3D World, as production editor for Guitar World and Guitar Player and online editor of Metal Hammer. 

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