I really like this post, because I think I really failed to mention my great love and respect for the characters Midnighter & Apollo in The Authority. Yes, there has been some homophobic reactions to their popularity among their parent corporation, but these two characters rock. Read on. A very intelligent comment...
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Comments on "Who cares about the death of a gay superhero anyway".
I really enjoyed the list you compiled. I think it was important to only showcase Marvel and DC books as they encompass the majority of superhero books. However a message at the bottom of the blog that would point readers to positive examples outside the superhero universe (i.e. Stangers in Paradise).
My only argument stems from Apollo and Midnighter. I am a huge fan of The Authority and especially Midnighter. I have not read every single issue they've appeared in, but the major arcs that I have read allowed them to be positive gay examples. Positive meaning affectionate, yet not stereotypical and still bad-ass. They're entire team kills people. I thought it was wrong to point our the "countless" number of people they've killed in the book. They actions reflect the tone of the series. You would have just labeled them "wimps" if they didn't stand up and fight. Also, in Midnighter's solo series, Apollo makes many guest appearances and more than often they are very positive and loving. It's a SOLO series, so why should Apollo be in it constantly when they are trying to focus on Midnighter. Althrough a Mid/Appollo series might not be a bad idea.
Well, that's all my thoughts at the moment. I am convinced that "Hero" is going to be a good read, so I can't wait to pick it up at the store.
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