Marvel is Finally Introducing LGBTQ Characters. But Did You Know We Already Have Queer Superheroes?
The craft of illustrating superhero characters is all about creating the possibility of someone wielding magical powers and inhuman abilities that are beyond reality.
But have you ever wondered why we don't see a gay Spider-Man or a bisexual Wonder Woman?
Well, things are about to change. Nineteen films and a decade later, the mega-successful Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have decided to feature LGBTQ characters.
While the comic series has a long-standing history of queer characters, none of them has been formally represented in any of the cinematic productions.
Sure, there have been hints, off-screen trysts and failed promises, but queer representation hasn’t exactly been very 'super', considering the sheer number of characters that make up the Marvel Universe.
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, has promised to finally change that. Speaking to The Playlist, Feige confirmed that at least two LGBT characters are soon going to be a part of Marvel films, one of whom will be brand new, the other someone we are already well introduced to.
This is a huge shake-up as apart from the introduction of LGBTQ characters, female superhero characters are on the verge of outnumbering male superheroes in a conventionally male-dominated shrine of outrageous valour.
Not to peck on the brilliance of the recent film Deadpool 2 otherwise, but the film has also got a lot of praise for finally introducing the idea LGBT superheroes on the big screen.
But have you ever wondered why we don't see a gay Spider-Man or a bisexual Wonder Woman?
Well, things are about to change. Nineteen films and a decade later, the mega-successful Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have decided to feature LGBTQ characters.
While the comic series has a long-standing history of queer characters, none of them has been formally represented in any of the cinematic productions.
Sure, there have been hints, off-screen trysts and failed promises, but queer representation hasn’t exactly been very 'super', considering the sheer number of characters that make up the Marvel Universe.
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, has promised to finally change that. Speaking to The Playlist, Feige confirmed that at least two LGBT characters are soon going to be a part of Marvel films, one of whom will be brand new, the other someone we are already well introduced to.
This is a huge shake-up as apart from the introduction of LGBTQ characters, female superhero characters are on the verge of outnumbering male superheroes in a conventionally male-dominated shrine of outrageous valour.
Not to peck on the brilliance of the recent film Deadpool 2 otherwise, but the film has also got a lot of praise for finally introducing the idea LGBT superheroes on the big screen.
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