big deal. gay superheros already exist.
northstar? i think thats his name. anyway, canadian mutant.
KNEW I remembered at least one. Thanks for reminding me.
Northstar came out back in the Eighties, IIRC. His twin sister (Aurora) had Multiple Personality Disorder. Not a happy family.
Other homosexuals in comics: in 'The Authority' (minor-label series picked up by Wildstorm, IIRC), two of the major characters were very openly in a homosexual relationship - the Batman analogue (Midnighter) and the Superman analogue (Apollo). Apollo was frequently written and drawn as being ever so slightly effeminate, IMO - but he could fly, was basically invulnerable, could juggle battleships, and had heat vision. He didn't get bashed.
And people had even LESS desire to take on Midnighter, who mixed Batman's fighting skill, Wolverine's hyperviolent attitude (times about a thousand), a degree of superhuman strength, speed, and toughness, and a precognitive sense that allowed him to counter your attacks before you made them. I actually liked that their relationship was neither particularly in-your-face nor in-the-closet.
I didn't know that they'd decided that Ultimate Colossus was gay. Then again, I haven't read many comics in the last several years, either.
Mike, your comment was HILARIOUS.
