Insights from Beau DeMayo on His Departure from Marvel
Beau DeMayo, the creative force behind X-Men ’97, recently took to his YouTube channel to address the circumstances surrounding his departure from Marvel. In an exclusive video, he shares his perspective on the allegations that led to his exit from the animated series, which has sparked considerable attention within the industry.
Rob Liefeld’s Departure and Criticism of Marvel
On February 6, 2025, comic book legend Rob Liefeld, known for creating Deadpool, announced his decision to leave Marvel due to personal grievances. Liefeld claimed that he was not invited to the exclusive afterparty following the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine in New York and expressed his discontent with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige for allegedly ignoring him during the red carpet event. His comments also included a critique of Marvel’s typical approach to acknowledging comic book creators, which often relegates them to a mere “special thanks”mention in credits.
Beau DeMayo’s Revelations
In a revealing follow-up, DeMayo discusses his conflicts with Marvel, which ultimately led to his departure from the project just after its release. He had previously provided updates regarding his situation on his OnlyFans account, and now he has chosen a more traditional platform to dive deeper into the matter.
DeMayo’s 30-minute video serves as a candid account of his experiences and includes significant insights. An excerpt from his statements is included below:
“The offenses Marvel and others have leaked are designed to distract you from what really offended them. That someone like me dared to speak truth to people like them. They wanted me to be the Black stamp of approval on this project; I declined. They tried to erase aspects of my personality that clashed or proved inconvenient with the misguided narratives they wanted to establish; I declined. They tried to intimidate me with explicit and implied threats; I was not intimidated. Everything they have done since then has been designed not just to silence me and smear me, but to crush me, and to remind me to know my role. So what’s next then? Honestly, it is so tempting to just drop all the names and receipts that I have online.”
Further Reading
For those interested in diving deeper, you can watch the full video on DeMayo’s YouTube channel: Watch Here.
Source References
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