It's often easy to look at a creative decision and recognize why it might not be a great choice. It's natural to have gut reactions -- and comic fans are nothing if not vocal. But analyzing those reactions to find the source of concern can prove much more challenging. As the bar is raised in comics -- as in any growing creative medium -- and with reader expectations maturing, the industry must find ways to improve and adapt. Norms are changing, paradigms are shifting and the community is responding. There is frequent dialogue about representation, sexualization and freedom of expression, and while many of these conversations are productive and eye-opening, they can also become contentious.