Though this movie wasn't loved by critics when it came out, it has since become a cult classic and an important remnant of '90s-era retro aesthetics.

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As Asher Elbein explained in the Daily Beast‘s extensive Comicsgate profile last month, this overlaps with a recent uptick in harassment against women, people of color, and perceived “ SJWs” (social justice warriors) in the industry.

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