Friday, May 25, 2012
[Slideshow] Leading Gay and Lesbian Comic Heroes; New York Times, 4/16/10
[Slideshow] George Gene Gustines, New York Times; Leading Gay and Lesbian Comic Heroes:
DC Comics' Gay Superhero In The Works: Publisher Dan DiDio Hints At Established Character's Coming Out; HuffingtonPost.com, 5/21/12
HuffingtonPost.com; DC Comics' Gay Superhero In The Works: Publisher Dan DiDio Hints At Established Character's Coming Out:
"The homoerotic subtext of comic book superheroes has been a hot topic in the gay community for some time. Now comics fans and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) blogosphere is abuzz with news that a major DC Comics character will "come out" in a future issue.
Details of the character and his specific story arc are relatively scarce thus far, but as Bleeding Cool is reporting, DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio told attendees at the Kapow Comic Convention in London that the superhero -- an established player in one of the series, and was originally introduced as straight -- will become "one of our most prominent gay characters.""
"The homoerotic subtext of comic book superheroes has been a hot topic in the gay community for some time. Now comics fans and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) blogosphere is abuzz with news that a major DC Comics character will "come out" in a future issue.
Details of the character and his specific story arc are relatively scarce thus far, but as Bleeding Cool is reporting, DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio told attendees at the Kapow Comic Convention in London that the superhero -- an established player in one of the series, and was originally introduced as straight -- will become "one of our most prominent gay characters.""
One Million Moms targets DC, Marvel over gay storylines; ComicBookResources.com, 5/24/12
Kevin Melrose, ComicBookResources.com; One Million Moms targets DC, Marvel over gay storylines:
"“Children desire to be just like superheroes,” reads the missive on the One Million Moms website. “Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, ‘I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?’ This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don’t but do want to indoctrate [sic] impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children’s superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27).”"
"“Children desire to be just like superheroes,” reads the missive on the One Million Moms website. “Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, ‘I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?’ This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don’t but do want to indoctrate [sic] impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children’s superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27).”"
What's So Special About Marvel's Gay (Mutant) Wedding? ; ComicBookResources.com, 5/23/12
Brett White, ComicBookResources.com; What's So Special About Marvel's Gay (Mutant) Wedding? :
"The fact that this plot point is such hype-worthy news spotlights the United States' continued struggle with equality, but it just as much spotlights the way the modern comics industry machine works. If marriage equality fully existed, this would not be "The View"-worthy news. If North Carolinians hadn't come out in droves to support inequality earlier this month, this wouldn't be an issue. If the President didn't have to publicly confirm that, yes, he thinks that all humans should be equal to all other humans (you know, just one of those things our country was founded upon), this proposal wouldn't even be worthy of coverage on "The Talk" (I had to work a dig in on "The View's" competitor, I just had to). The fact that this proposal is A Big Thing shows just how far our culture has to go to before all men and women truly are treated as equal.
It also shows how committed Marvel is to being on the right side of history. Yes, gay marriage is controversial and yes, Marvel knows that two male character celebrating their nuptials is going to get attention (have I mentioned "The View" yet?...
But beyond Marvel knowing they are drumming up interest and sales for a book that needs it, this doesn't feel manipulative because it makes sense. This story isn't about two characters suddenly declaring their super gay love for each other and running to Vegas. This, so far, isn't plot misdirection. This is a natural progression for Marvel's oldest out character to take in his relationship with his longtime boyfriend."
"The fact that this plot point is such hype-worthy news spotlights the United States' continued struggle with equality, but it just as much spotlights the way the modern comics industry machine works. If marriage equality fully existed, this would not be "The View"-worthy news. If North Carolinians hadn't come out in droves to support inequality earlier this month, this wouldn't be an issue. If the President didn't have to publicly confirm that, yes, he thinks that all humans should be equal to all other humans (you know, just one of those things our country was founded upon), this proposal wouldn't even be worthy of coverage on "The Talk" (I had to work a dig in on "The View's" competitor, I just had to). The fact that this proposal is A Big Thing shows just how far our culture has to go to before all men and women truly are treated as equal.
It also shows how committed Marvel is to being on the right side of history. Yes, gay marriage is controversial and yes, Marvel knows that two male character celebrating their nuptials is going to get attention (have I mentioned "The View" yet?...
But beyond Marvel knowing they are drumming up interest and sales for a book that needs it, this doesn't feel manipulative because it makes sense. This story isn't about two characters suddenly declaring their super gay love for each other and running to Vegas. This, so far, isn't plot misdirection. This is a natural progression for Marvel's oldest out character to take in his relationship with his longtime boyfriend."
Marvel Comics Hosts First Gay Wedding in 'Astonishing X-Men'; Rolling Stone, 5/22/12
Matthew Perpetua, Rolling Stone; Marvel Comics Hosts First Gay Wedding in 'Astonishing X-Men' :
"As an X-Man, Northstar routinely fights against bigotry, as he is a mutant, and mutants are the most feared minority group in the Marvel Universe. Astonishing X-Men writer Marjorie Liu looked to Northstar's relationship with Kyle as a way to write an inspiring story about characters who feel like outsiders even among outsiders. "Here are two people, trying to live their lives – mutant and gay, black and gay – empowered in their own ways, but also fringe-dwellers," says Liu. "And they're making it happen. They're living life on their own terms. It doesn't matter that it's a superhero comic, the message is: You can do the same thing.""
"As an X-Man, Northstar routinely fights against bigotry, as he is a mutant, and mutants are the most feared minority group in the Marvel Universe. Astonishing X-Men writer Marjorie Liu looked to Northstar's relationship with Kyle as a way to write an inspiring story about characters who feel like outsiders even among outsiders. "Here are two people, trying to live their lives – mutant and gay, black and gay – empowered in their own ways, but also fringe-dwellers," says Liu. "And they're making it happen. They're living life on their own terms. It doesn't matter that it's a superhero comic, the message is: You can do the same thing.""
Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal; New York Times, 5/9/12
Jackie Calmes and Peter Baker, New York Times; Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal:
"“At a certain point, I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Mr. Obama said.
Long a proponent of civil unions, Mr. Obama said his views had changed in part because of prodding by friends who are gay and by conversations with his wife and daughters."
"“At a certain point, I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Mr. Obama said.
Long a proponent of civil unions, Mr. Obama said his views had changed in part because of prodding by friends who are gay and by conversations with his wife and daughters."
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