User:CadeKobold/sandbox/JwhitleyNotability

This is for posting to Talk:Jeremy_Whitley, because Jeremy_Whitley currently has a notability notice on it.

The notice has been up for over 3 years, so I decided to pull together some reliable sources after consulting WP:BLP and WP:WRITER:

Creative professionals Authors, editors, journalists, filmmakers, photographers, artists, architects, and other creative professionals:
 * 1) The person is regarded as an important figure or is widely cited by peers or successors; or
 * 2) The person is known for originating a significant new concept, theory, or technique; or
 * 3) The person has created or played a major role in co-creating a significant or well-known work or collective body of work. In addition, such work must have been the primary subject of an independent and notable work (for example, a book, film, or television series, but usually not a single episode of a television series) or of multiple independent periodical articles or reviews; or
 * 4) The person's work (or works) has: (a) become a significant monument, (b) been a substantial part of a significant exhibition, (c) won significant critical attention, or (d) been represented within the permanent collections of several notable galleries or museums.


 * Comics in Education: Who’s using comics, how they are being used, and the opposition they face. from Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in 2019: Unstoppable Wasp


 * Joy and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Young Adults reading list at San Jose State University School of Information -- Raven: The Pirate Princess


 * BNoted: A Marvel-ously Expanding Universe from University of Baltimore Magazine: Whitley was working on the upcoming issue of Unstoppable Wasp. A major Marvel property, the Wasp comic tackles subjects like bipolar disorder. Whitley asked if Ceary would be willing to join the Marvel team as a consultant.

Number two: originating a significant new concept, theory, or technique:

You may not have heard of Nadia, but in the comics, she is the daughter of Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, aka the original Ant-Man and The Wasp! During her Unstoppable Wasp (Jeremy Whitley) run, she expressed disgust at the idea of kissing and tells Jarvis that if she ever starts ‘being more interested in kissing someone than quantum physics’ she’ll let him know.
 * Asexual Marvel Comic Characters at **The Comic Book Sanctum** -- a blog, not a reliable source:

From there, Whitley and Sam Maggs, her novel (Built On Hope) writer, have both confirmed that they intended her as asexual during comic con panels. “The Unstoppable Wasp” has been one of my favorite Marvel comics since it started a couple years ago. Featuring Nadia Pym, the daughter of original Ant-Man Hank Pym and his rarely mentioned first wife, it tells the story of a teen hero who is a ball of energy and hope, who wants to make the world better for everyone, but especially for her friends, a group of young women geniuses who work with Nadia at her G.I.R.L. (Genius In action Research Labs) facility, funded by the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, and mentored by Bobbi Morse, Mockingbird.
 * JEREMY WHITLEY TALKS MENTAL HEALTH AND ‘THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP’ at WMQ Comics (not a reliable source):

But the past couple issues have taken a more serious turn, as Nadia has suffered a manic episode, making her realize she inherited something else besides genius and shrinking powers from her father: She also has bipolar disorder.

If you're not familiar with bipolar disorder, the mental illness is associated with extreme mood swings between highs (known as "mania") and lows (known as "depression"). It's also associated with a genetic risk.
 * Marvel's New Comic Book Series, The Unstoppable Wasp, Stars a Superhero With Bipolar Disorder at Men's Health:

Whitley got idea to tackle mental illness as his subject matter during conversations with his editor, Alanna Smith. “Depiction of mental illness in comics goes back to the ‘70s. There was slightly less knowledge about bipolar disorder and how it affects people. We saw this opportunity to do a more modern story, a very different kind of story than what we felt like was out there,” Whitley says. In Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited Vol. 1: Fix Everything, Nadia is suffering, and it’s initially difficult for her to notice. She’s going through a manic phase of Bipolar Disorder. For many, this can be “fun.” Variations can lead to an increase in spending and sexual activity. The person may take more risks than usual. Their sense of self worth may be artificially inflated (called “grandiosity”). Depending on their experiences, there can be cultural influences or religious overtones; any array of variations that may lead outsiders to wonder what’s going on under the surface. Comic book writer Jeremy Whitley has a reputation for combining empowerment and adventure. In Princeless, a princess (who is a young woman of color) refuses to wait around for someone else to solve her problems. The spin-off Princeless: Raven, the Pirate Princess touches on LGBTQ issues. Now The Unstoppable Wasp: Agents of G.I.R.L. takes superhero Nadia Pym through a manic episode and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
 * More than mania: A psychiatrist looks at the Unstoppable Wasp’s Bipolar Disorder at AIPT Comics by Doc Issues, Doc Issues is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist who serves as medical director for a New Jersey emergency service. In addition to crisis work, he has a history of providing inpatient hospital staff work and private practice addiction treatment. He looks at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains on the "Capes on the Couch" podcast. who writes:
 * 2021 ALSC Graphic Novels Reading Lists from Association for Library Service to Children at American Library Association:
 * 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List from Feminist Task Force at American Library Association: Young Adult - Fiction list -- Whitley, Jeremy. The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited: Vol. 1: Fix Everything. Illus. By Gurihuru. 2019.
 * The Unstoppable Wasp: Fighting Bipolar & Bad Guys at bp Magazine:

Number three: created or played a major role in co-creating:

Nadia van Dyne (the Wasp)
Mark Waid and Alan Davis created Nadia, but Jeremy Whitley and Alanna Smith really steered her growth in the comics -- how much input did you get from them as you wrote?
 * THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP TAKES ON A HIGH-TECH AI IN EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT FROM NOVEL ‘BUILT ON HOPE’ at Syfy.com -- adapted into a novel by Sam Maggs, who cites Whitley:

Maggs: I was so happy to be able to work directly with both Jeremy and Alanna while writing the novel! As soon as I signed on for the project, I called Jeremy up and we talked for ages about the G.I.R.L. squad and which aspects of each gal were particularly important to him. Alanna provided great notes on everything from the book’s initial outline to the completed drafts. I feel so fortunate to have had both their blessing and their help when putting this together -- I think it’s given Nadia the consistency she needed to jump from comics to a novel.

'''How did you get into Nadia's head? Did you have certain music or other media you engaged with while you were writing?'''

Maggs: Absolutely! I had Jeremy’s entire run of The Unstoppable Wasp on-hand at all times; when I first started the novel I would read a bunch of Nadia’s lines before sitting down to write, so I could be certain I had her particular manner of speaking in my head.

The Unstoppable Wasp, Volume 1: Unstoppable. By Jeremy Whitley. Illus. by Elsa Charretier. 2017. Marvel, $12.99 (9781302906467). Teenage super scientist and daughter of Ant Man (Hank Pym), Nadia Pym has escaped the Red Room and is on a mission to recruit the smartest girl geniuses in the greater NYC area.
 * Why You'll Like It: Genius & Clever Heroine. Black Girl Magic. DINOSAURS! by Jessica Anne Bratt, Grand Rapids Public Library Winter 2017 newsletter of the Black Caucus of American Library Association: Another comic book with a smart heroine is “Princeless Vol 1” by Jeremy Whitley. The “Princeless” comic is important, as young girls can see themselves reflected in this fantasy heroine in everything from hair to skin tone.
 * 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens from YALSA at American Library Association:


 * A Marvel Hero Copes With Bipolar Disorder at New York Times:

A Nashua, N.H., native and an aspiring astrophysicist, Sage is the latest — and youngest — female scientist to be featured on the back of Marvel’s “The Unstoppable Wasp” comic books, created by Jeremy Whitley.
 * 14-year-old N.H. scientist featured in new Marvel comic book at Boston Globe:

The nine comic books in the “Unstoppable Wasp” series, centered on the teenage scientist daughter of Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man, feature real-life female scientists from around the world on the back. The goal for the features, Whitley said, is to shine a spotlight on some of the inspiring women that the main character, Nadia van Dyne, is based on.


 * Disabilities Reading List from American Library Association --

Princeless: Save Yourself by Jeremy Whitley, M. Goodwin (artist)
 * Exploring Girl Power in Multicultural Graphic Novels at Children's Literature at University of Minnesota:

Themes Explored: Independence, bravery, stereotypes, self-empowerment

In Book One of this Eisner-nominated series, we meet our protagonist Princess Adrienne who is locked away in a tower. She is fed up with waiting to be saved and finally decides she’s going to have to save herself and her five sisters. After securing the assistance of her former guard, Sparky the dragon, she sets off to rescue her sisters. There is enough humor to engage readers of all ages, but adults will especially appreciate the satire of veteran comic book writer and artist, Jeremy Whitley.

Raven the Pirate Princess
This is Universal Love, a month-long spotlight on LGBTQ comic book stories that I have enjoyed over the years. This isn't meant as a "Best Of" list, since there are so many great works out there and so I'll spread the love around a bit, as it were.
 * Swashbuckling and Love Triangles in Princeless Raven: Pirate Princess at Comic Book Resources:

Today, we take a look at Princeless Raven: Pirate Princess by Jeremy Whitley, Rosy Higgins and Ted Brandt, which is a spinoff of Witley's excellent Princeless series. ... I figured I'd spotlight just the first story arc, but there's been plenty of awesome stuff since, in two volumes so far. Sadly, with the pandemic and all, I don't know if we'll ever see Raven's adventures wrapped up, but hey, what we got was amazing and the Raven/Sunshine/Ximena love triangle is a powerful one, as fans really have a hard time deciding who would be best with Raven.

School for Extraterrestrial Girls
The Core Committee Recognizing Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction presents the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. The lists are composed of notable children’s and young adult science fiction published between November 2019 and October 2020 and organized into three age-appropriate categories. ... The Hal Clement Notable Young Adult Books List contains science fiction books written for ages 12 - 18 with a young adult protagonist. This list is named for Hal Clement, a well-known science fiction writer and high school science teacher who promoted children’s science fiction. ... School for Extraterrestrial Girls #1: Girl on Fire by Jeremy Whitley & Jamie Noguchi. Papercutz
 * Core Announces the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists from American Library Association:

Princeless:
Sony Pictures has optioned movie rights to the Action Lab Comics series Princeless. Created by Jeremy Whitley and Emily Martin, the series follows a young black princess who, instead of waiting for a prince to save her, takes matters into her own hands. She breaks out of her tower, befriends the dragon guarding her, and sets off on a quest to rescue her six older sisters who are also locked in towers and guarded by assassins.
 * Sony Options Female-Empowerment Comic ‘Princeless’ For Movie – Comic-Con at Deadline.com:

About Raven:

 * Buckle Up, Me Hearties: Best YA Pirate Stories at Book Riot: The Raven series is a spinoff of Whitley’s popular Princeless graphic novels. Raven is the only daughter of the Pirate King, but her brothers have stolen her legacy and she is out to get it back — starting with stealing her father’s old ship. Next, to assemble a crew and exact her revenge, come heck or high water.

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Awards and Nominations
! scope="row" | 2012
 * Princeless
 * Story of the Year
 * Glyph Comics Awards
 * Won
 * with M. Goodwin
 * 2012
 * Princeless
 * Writer of the Year
 * Glyph Comics Awards
 * Won
 * 2012
 * Adrienne, Princeless
 * Best Female Character
 * Glyph Comics Awards
 * Won
 * with M. Goodwin
 * 2012
 * Princeless #3
 * Best Single Issue or One-Shot
 * Eisner Awards
 * Nominated
 * with M. Goodwin
 * 2012
 * Princeless
 * Best Publication for Kids (Ages 8-12)
 * Eisner Awards
 * Nominated
 * with M. Goodwin
 * 2019
 * The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited, vol. 1: Fix Everything
 * Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
 * Young Adult Library Services Association
 * Included
 * with Gurihiru
 * 2020
 * The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited, vol. 2: Unstoppable!
 * Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
 * Young Adult Library Services Association
 * Included
 * with Elsa Charretier, Veronic Fish, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt
 * The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited, vol. 1: Fix Everything
 * Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019
 * Young Adult Library Services Association
 * Included
 * with Gurihiru
 * 2020
 * The Unstoppable Wasp: Unlimited, vol. 2: Unstoppable!
 * Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
 * Young Adult Library Services Association
 * Included
 * with Elsa Charretier, Veronic Fish, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt
 * Included
 * with Elsa Charretier, Veronic Fish, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt

CadeKobold (talk) 06:03, 26 April 2022 (UTC)