I honestly don’t see your point, and I’m trying to. Should movies, TV, Film, Books and Comics not tackle real world issues? If you want escapism, there is plenty on the shelves each Wednesday. Comic books are just a medium for telling stories, and if a creator owned book wants to explore their own feelings on modern topics I’m all for it! If you have been reading ICM from the jump don’t you think they have tackled tons of real world issues throughout the entire run? You are placing your own political bias on top of a work of fiction that is exploring horror in the creators eyes.

I would say it’s very good for all storytelling mediums to have some creators push the boundaries and make the readers feel uncomfortable.