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I.S.O.M. vs. The Rippaverse and Grave Mistakes…

Mr. Eric July is a respected friend of the channel and accomplished entrepreneur in his own right, so media interactions are a huge part of his job. With his opinions regarding politics, business, and personal beliefs on public display, it’s no surprise that he will butt heads with some folks.

A lawsuit, though, is a bit different.

According to Mr. July, he was given copyright papers with regards to his leading character and first comic, Isom, by the International School of Ministries (I.S.O.M.). After reviewing the documents, Mr. July contacted a representative of I.S.O.M. to settle everything amicably outside of litigation; and it seemed to have been a success!

Until I.S.O.M. made a public statement that the Rippaverse had left the negotiation table ready for court.

Disregarding the implications of a religious organization lying (and to the public, no less), the fact that an international Christian group would file such a lawsuit against a comic book creator and his company only sullies their own character.

Although many companies file seemingly pointless lawsuits over copyrights, this may become a more serious case as it develops.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the only thing Mr. July has had to contend with. A detractor made a very personal trip to visit a relative of Mr. July, leaving behind racist litter, and photographing themselves while wearing a mask.

Very tough, such big brave; especially when you find out this relative is the inspiration and namesake of Mr. July’s main character, Isom, his great-great-great grandfather who passed away in the 1920s.

Yes. Someone was so motivated by hatred that they researched his family, drove to a private cemetery, left racist icons, and then took a masked photo of themselves to share to social media while throwing up some hand sign.

Also, they were clearly… let’s say not a Person of Color.

Laggin’ Out Entertainment vehemently disavows these actions taken against Mr. July and his family and hope that this individual/individuals is/are held to account.