Stereotypes can be a bit of a touchy situation. Theres a blurry area between stereotyping and bullying in my mind. Take comedians for example, they base a lot of skits off of making fun of others, but its all in good fun. If someone were to say some of the things said by the comedian in normal conversation, they could easily run into some sort of fight or argument. It's important to handle stereotypes carefully so you don't offend specific parties.
However, I don't necessarily view stereotypes as bad. Stereotypes in the entertainment scene can be very important. It offers consumers someone who is relatable. Someone who is going through the same struggles and battle as them. Personable characters and relatable experiences are important and help validate the lives of many who look to role model examples of what to do in certain situations.
So for comic books, whether is be a stereotype or just a character with normal everyday experiences, I believe its important to have them out there. It helps people feel like they aren't alone and can help validate their choices.
With that being said, I read My Friend Dahmer. It was a great short read as it highlighted the overall story of the killer in his younger years leading up to the crimes he would commit. Dahmer would be considered your stereotypical 'psychopath/sociopath'....I would hope its not something someone would personally relate to, but it gets the point across!
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