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MOVIES: Batgirl Film Casts Actress for DC’s First Cinematic Trans Character

Alysia Yeoh

Batgirl has cast transgender actress Ivory Aquino to play the first trans character in a DC Comics live-action film. Aquino will join the upcoming Batgirl film, a HBO Max project, as Alysia Yeoh, the titular superhero’s best friend and roommate, according to Variety. Aquino’s character will mark the first time a live-action feature film adaptation of a DC comic will feature an openly trans character. The actress is best known for her role as transgender activist Cecilia Chung in the docudrama When We Rise, and came out to the public while promoting the miniseries in 2017. Full Story from Pink … Read more

COMICS: “Bi Superman” Comicbook Writer’s Genius Response to Homophobic Trolls

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DC Comics writer Tom Taylor has revealed the way he has chosen to deal with the hateful homophobes who continue to send abusive messages over his bisexual Superman storyline. A small number of trolls have been targeting Taylor over the bisexual Superman storyline and the writer revealed the genius way he has been responding to them. Taking to Twitter, Taylor said he had been getting death threats and shared a screenshot of one of the horrific messages. He added: “Miroslav from Facebook, like so many before you, I made a donation to @minus18youth in our name [rainbow flag emoji]”. Taylor also … Read more

COMIC BOOKS: Wonder Woman Has a Girlfriend in new Series

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Wonder Woman and Princess Zala are revealed to be in a same-sex relationship in DC’s new medieval, fantasy series “Dark Knights of Steel”. (DC/Dark Knights of Steel #2) Wonder Woman shares a beautiful kiss with her girlfriend, Superman’s sister, in the new comic series Dark Knights of Steel. The DC Comics limited series is set in a fantastical universe that vaguely resembles medieval times. Dark Knights of Steel #2 begins with Lois Lane arriving by ship on Themyscira, the island home of the Amazons, to deliver bad news to Wonder Woman and princess Zala of the House El – the … Read more

COMICS: DC Confirms New Superman is Bi

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DC Comics has revealed that Jon Kent, the Superman of Earth and son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is bisexual. When Superman: Son of Kal-El #5 hits the shelves of comic book shops on 9 November, fans will see the younger Kent strike up a friendship, which soon develops into a romance, with reporter Jay Nakamura. Writer Tom Taylor said: “I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and I’m very grateful DC and Warner Bros share this idea. Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth and for justice. Today, … Read more

COMICS: Will the Next Superman Be Gay?

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Editor’s note: This is still thinly sourced and may go up in smoke But oh, to dream: DC Comics is preparing to make Superman gay – and it’s partly down to longstanding trademark issues, according to unconfirmed reports. The claim was made by former DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver who is often considered to be in-the-know when it comes to the direction of future comic books. Van Sciver made the claim in a livestream on YouTube on Thursday (19 August) titled “SUPERMAN IS GAY! Shocking DC Comics SCOOP!!” “I just found out, I got a little bit of a … Read more

Pride Month Comics Round-Up

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The comic book industry is jumping into the Pride month celebration full force this year, with the majority of major publishers delivering outstanding stories and artwork highlighting LGBTQ identities from a wide collection of LGBTQ creators. From the spooky and moody to the quirky and heartfelt, dive into these Pride month offerings from the comics world. One of the major players in comics has prepared a major slate for Pride month. The headliner is easily the 80-page anthology “DC Pride #1,” one book compiling original stories that place prominent LGBTQ DC heroes and villains in the spotlight. Characters like Aqualad, … Read more

DC Comics to Release ‘Poison Ivy: Thorns’ For Pride

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DC Comics has big plans for Pride month this year, and the comic book giant will kick things off by giving plant-based baddie Poison Ivy, one of its most endearing LGBTQ characters, a love story to die for helmed by two LGBTQ heavy hitters. “Poison Ivy: Thorns” brings New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger (“The DUFF”) and artist Sara Kipin together to craft a gothic romance focused on the budding relationship between Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy, and “cute goth girl” Alice Oh. But family secrets and Isley’s strained relationship with her father threaten to shape Isley … Read more

DC President Shot Down Openly Gay Character, Reports Say

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Former DC chief Geoff Johns has been accused of vetoing a queer version of superhero Adam Strange and the casting of Regé-Jean Page as Superman’s grandfather in Krypton. In a deep dive into allegations of misconduct against Joss Whedon and Warner Bros by star Justice League star Ray Fisher, a number of new allegations emerged against former DC Entertainment president Johns. As part of his work, Johns oversaw the creation of Syfy’s Krypton, which tells the story of Superman’s grandfather, Seg-El. Multiple sources told The Hollywood Reporter that creators wanted to make Adam Strange, a former archaeologist-turned intergalactic crime fighter, … Read more

HBO Max’s Green Lantern to Be Openly Gay

Seth Grahame-Smith was announced as writer and showrunner on the upcoming series on Friday (9 October). He will be joined in the writing department by Marc Guggenhein, co-creator of Arrow, Deadline reports. Green Lantern is actually the name of several superheroes who have appeared in DC Comics since 1940. Each one uses a magical ring that grants them special powers. It has been confirmed that the new HBO Max series will feature Earth’s first Green Lantern, Alan Scott – and, like in the Earth-2 comics, he will be openly gay. Full Story from Pink News

Deaf Genderqueer Actor Lands DC Superhero gig

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Deaf, genderqueer actor and model Chella Man has been cast as Jericho in DC Universe’s series “Titans.” Jericho is the son of villain Deathstroke, played by Esai Morales in the series. After Jericho’s vocal chords are severed during his kidnapping, he now communicates through sign language and can control people’s bodies and voices through eye contact.  Man’s previous acting credits include “NYPD Blue,” “How To Get Away With Murder” and “Ozark.” He announced the role on Instagram writing; “As a trans, Deaf, Jewish person of color, I have always reminded myself of the power in my differences. It is a … Read more