Perry Moore's novel, Hero, has been getting film buzz since it was released, and it now appears it will finally make it to the small screen.
According to a March report, Moore said of two networks that were pitched, both made offers. He even noted that Stan the Man Lee himself called and told him he thought Moore's idea could be the next big thing.
Moore says the show will not be campy and the main character's homosexuality will not even be the center of attention, as he just happens to be gay. A great approach, an excellent idea...
The problem? Moore's creation is being touted far and wide as "the first gay superhero," and it is not. There have actually been several openly gay superheroes throughout the history of comics, but since we are discussing mainstream comics - and, moreover, the first gay superhero - that distinction actually belongs to Alpha Flight's Northstar.
Northstar revealed his homosexuality in Alpha Flight #106, which was released in 1992... over 15 years ago.
Contrary to what many may claim, Batman and Robin were never gay, nor was their relationship or living arrangement meant to suggest such a relationship. And Supes, while definitely Captain Boy Scout, is not gay either; the Boy Scouts openly discriminate against homosexuals.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
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As well, Alyssa (Thunder) Pierce, daughter of Jeff (Black Lightning)Pierce and tag-along member of The Outsiders, is a lesbain. She is currently in a relationship with team-mate Grace, who is an...open-minded Amazon. Also, I just remembered, Obsidian (son of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern) is gay. Though there are probably very few non fan-boys/girls out there who have ever heard of any of these characters.
Oh, and how can I forget, Apollo and Midnighter of The Authority are lovers. So that other guy is far from the first. Although he may be the first in a movie.
Yup, I intentionally left Midnighter out because I wanted to focus on mainstream comics, but that is definitely a good one. Here's a few more:
Mystique is bisexual (which actually speaks as much to her superpower as her personality) and was in a long-term relationship with the now deceased (?) Destiny.
Here are a few more from Lyle Masaki's blog.
Some people blame Warren Ellis.
Showtime has greenlighted the series.
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