Saturday, May 17, 2014

News::Where are all of the queer superheroes?

Where are all of the queer superheroes?


It's no secret around here that I love superhero movies, especially anything that's a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but even in my interminable fangirling, I am able to recognize and acknowledge the flaws of these films. First and foremost, many superhero movies just aren't that diverse in terms of casting. There are no current MCU movies lead by a woman (or a person of color, for that matter), and the MCU's main competitor, DC/Warner Brothers, isn't much better. However, with constant talk of a Black Widow solo film and African-American men cast in major roles in the next Fantastic Four movie, it seems we are slowly inching toward more diverse superheroes. That being said, there is still something missing from the conversation, and that is the topic of queer superheroes.


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