and not her conspicuous lack of ANYTHING covering her entire lower half? #1 Superboy Did no one else ask themselves why Superboy was wondering about Supergirl's shield in this panel. I’m pretty sure DC wants to steer far clear of that potential PR disaster. Reasons why Green Arrow is unlikely to be gay: His last name is Queen. Could it be that DC is going to reintroduce Ollie as a self-confident, gay, hilariously clever superhero and leader of his own band of superpowered vigilantes? Reasons why Green Arrow might be gay: Black Canary - usually a pretty important part of the Green Arrow mythos - hasn’t been introduced yet in the New 52. Like the Green Arrow we are familiar with, New 52 Ollie Queen is quippy, witty and self-confident. I’m a little behind in my comic reading, but I think the latest issue of New 52 Justice League introduced Green Arrow as a JLA wannabe who is subsequently offered his own super-team (the Outsiders?). #2 Ollie Queen (Green Arrow) As if the reimagined Green Arrow wasn't badass enough. In short, there’s plenty of room to reinvent Ray Palmer Atom as DC’s newest (and super-intelligent) gay character.

Further, unlike other characters, wherein a romantic interest is integral to their traditional origin story, Ray Palmer’s relationship with Jean Loring isn’t critical to his mythos (and only achieved any particular significance in Identity Crisis). as S.H.A.D.E.’s science adviser but I haven’t read the story to know enough about how he’s characterized there), but he’s a well-known JLA member who has featured heavily in many of the DCU’s recent story arcs (e.g. The Atom remains one of the few prominent DC characters who has yet to make a significant appearance in The New 52 (Wikipedia notes that Ray Palmer Atom shows up in Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #3 Ray Palmer (The Atom) In that case, maybe you can help us figure out who Didio is talking about, Ray. Personally, I’ve always been a fan of stories that include sexual tension between Joker and Bats, so I would appreciate DCU making Joker officially gay. Irredemable‘s Modeus, written by Mark Waid, is inspired in part by arch-nemeses like Lex Luthor and Joker, and his attraction to the series’ Superman pastiche, Plutonian, is explicit. Further, there has been in-cannon and fandom speculation that Joker’s obsession with Batman stems, at least in part, from unrequited attraction to Batman. Unlike many DCU characters, including members of the JLA, Joker has massive pop culture name recognition. #4 Joker I do have to admit, the Bat nipples on the George Clooney Batsuit are pretty irresistable.ĭidio’s statement didn’t specify that the character was a superhero, just a prominent character previously assumed to be straight. So, it’s likely that this time ’round, DC’s major unveil will be a male gay character. Unfortunately, there’s also reason to discount Hawkgirl: a few years back, DCU already introduced a major lesbian superhero in 52’s Batwoman. Finally, the Hawk mythos asserts that Hawkman and Hawkwoman are destined to be together, and find love despite being reincarnated into new hosts there’s much romantic angst to be had if Kendra/Hawkgirl is gay, and has to ward off the unwanted advances of Hawkman. Kendra is also rumoured to be reintroduced soon in the New 52 universe. Hawkgirl was the chosen estrogen injection for the animated JLU series, so she’s definitely prominent enough to warrant a press release. #5 Kendra (Hawkgirl) Hawkman: 'I love you, Hawkgirl!' Hawkgirl: 'But, I'm gay!' Hawkman: 'But we were meant to be together! Even death cannot impede our love!' Hawkgirl: 'BUT I'm GAY!!!' Of course, this has prompted a deluge of online speculation regarding whom Didio is talking about. The blogosphere is a-buzzing with news that DC Comics plans to re-introduce a major DC character – previously thought to be straight – as the DC Universe’s “most prominent gay character”.Ĭo-publisher Dan DiDio previously said that the company would not change the sexual orientation of an existing superhero and would bring in a new one altogether.īut at Kapow Comic Convention in London on Sunday, he revealed that an existing character – who was previously assumed to be straight – will become ‘one of our most prominent gay characters’, according to comic blog.

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