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[GrandAdmiral]

My opinion on these things is does it really serve the story? These things are always done in poor taste if its just for representation purposes. You've now made a distinction of a characteristic of a character, I.E sexual identity. If this serves no purpose other than, "oh, by the way, he's bi, gay or etc, its very poor writing. Now, in these types of stories, are we exploring issues that Bi sexual people face? In this universe where this is somehow relevant? Is it being done to educate that people with this sexual identity exist and it can even encompass superheroes like Superman? Does it overtake his identity of becoming Superman as the issues go on?

These things in western media aren't done very well, its mostly cheap pandering without being remotely creative at all. While this is the son of Clark kent, its still being sold as superman. I would rather see more unique stories that feature new characters rather than just lazy slapping a "Oh hey look, superman is x now"


Cheap pandering, poor writing, is the reason western comics will never eclipse Japanese Manga. Characters being bi or gay in Japanese manga have been a thing for decades but the main difference is, those characters are usually way better developed and the books are at least entertaining and have unique and creative stories.

This was the main argument I made in the many Discord groups I'm a member of. This is just laziness on DC's part. They won't take the time to create and develop new characters to become more diverse in the universe. Hell, you have hardly heard from the likes of Batwoman (Kate Kane), Midniter & Apollo, and Harper Row, characters created with their identity already established and unquestioned. Why won't DC take the time to grow these characters? Marvel does a great job with this with characters like America Chavez. It took time, but she has caught on with readership.

What DC is doing is nothing more than a cheap money-grab, especially considering the issue is still almost a month away (Nov. 9). As upset as I am about Jon Kent (and what they destroyed with he and Damian Wayne in Super Sons), I'm really pissed about Tim Drake, and I'm not even a huge fan of the character. But I am a believer in history and continuity. And it pisses me off that they are ok with destroying decades of a romantic history between he and Stephanie Brown to pull this publicity stunt.

And make no mistake, both Tim and Jon are gay. DC is not going to have them switching relationships between the sexes. Slapping the "bi" tag on them is their way out if/when this fails. It's the same crap they pulled with Catwoman years ago. It sucked then and they switched her back without a mention of being bi ever coming up since.

But she and Batman still can't be married...

Just dumb and cheap.

I'll get off of my now.

 

[bonnjer]

Seems like the comic arm of DC didn't learn anything from the movie arm of DC by taking their time to develop things. Nope, just jump right in and grab some bucks. Well guess what DC? You aren't getting my bucks and haven't for a while now.

 

[Brad Mojo]

Bisexual Superman Ruins Comic For Fan Who Preferred Smoldering Homoerotic Undertones

SANTA CRUZ, CA—Lamenting that the iconic hero’s good run had come to an end, local man Eugene Edgars told reporters Tuesday that DC’s recent announcement of Superman’s bisexuality had completely ruined the comics for him as he preferred the character’s smoldering homoerotic undertones. “Man, I...

www.theonion.com

 

[Eeyore]

This makes it all better.

Bisexual Superman Ruins Comic For Fan Who Preferred Smoldering Homoerotic Undertones

SANTA CRUZ, CA—Lamenting that the iconic hero’s good run had come to an end, local man Eugene Edgars told reporters Tuesday that DC’s recent announcement of Superman’s bisexuality had completely ruined the comics for him as he preferred the character’s smoldering homoerotic undertones. “Man, I...

www.theonion.com

 

[bonnjer]

I probably don't need to remind my fellow nerds that DC Fandome is tomorrow, but just in case you haven't renewed your nerd card yet...

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[GrandAdmiral]

Hell, with them releasing solicits already, most of the comic book news is already out.

 

[bonnjer]

Hell, with them releasing solicits already, most of the comic book news is already out.

I'm mostly interested in seeing trailers. I know they'll be all over the place on the webz, but I may be able to catch some live.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

I'm mostly interested in seeing trailers. I know they'll be all over the place on the webz, but I may be able to catch some live.

I mean, isn't there already Batman stuff out? Aquaman just started filming and Flash might still be working on SFX.

Reddit has been posting still photos already so you might want to avoid it.

 

[DaveXA]

I mean, isn't there already Batman stuff out? Aquaman just started filming and Flash might still be working on SFX.

Reddit has been posting still photos already so you might want to avoid it.

Here's a still shot of the Aquaman filming.

 

[bonnjer]

I'm actually looking forward to this one. Suit looks cool and Michael Keaton Batman? Yes, please.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

I have a concern with Flashpoint happening so soon, especially if they're planning on resetting everything.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Without staying a new thread, let me just say that based on the events of FanDome today, DC is going to have a very busy 2022. Five animated movies plus. Yikes.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Black Adam...



DC SuperPets



Plus other stuff in production.

 

[Sun Wukong]

Without staying a new thread, let me just say that based on the events of FanDome today, DC is going to have a very busy 2022. Five animated movies plus. Yikes.

Glad that they're doing a Milestone animated film, though. They've needed to do something with those characters aside from Static for a long time.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Glad that they're doing a Milestone animated film, though. They've needed to do something with those characters aside from Static for a long time.

If it doesn't include the Blood Syndicate, I will be highly disappointed.