Sam Amico
Marvel Comics is introducing several new superheroes, influenced by the legacy of Captain America. One of them, Aaron Fischer, is openly gay.
As relayed by GamesRadar.com, Fischer is described as “the Captain America of the Railways,” and his role is to protect “some of the most marginalized people in society.”
“Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life,” series co-creator Joshua Trujillo said. “He stands for the oppressed and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes.”
Trujillo is the writer who created Fischer, with Jan Bazaldua serving as artist. While Marvel has released controversial issues in the past, this is its first foray into the LGBT+ arena.
“Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life,” Trujillo said. “He stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes.”
Yeah, this should boost profits.
If you want to create this character, fine. But to call the alphabet people “forgotten” now that’s a stretch. We are reminded every second of every day. My grandpa has Alzheimer’s and he cant forget about them.
That’s what I was thinking. I have no problem with this character. It’s ultimately good to have a character for everyone to relate to. But to continue to call the most-talked-about and most-highly-visible portions of our society “forgotten” or “marginalized” is just silly.
Targeting roughly 2% of the 2% of American that reads comics. Good business strategy!
The Captain America of the Habitrails…
Captain Gobblenob
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Are they trying to explain how sodomy gives you superpowers? Will this superhero have to overcome a compromised immune system? Will he have to overcome effeminate tendencies to actually sacrifice and save others?
It’s just another example of how mainstream society is a corpse.
Yes indeed. Cardi B and this crap are “heroes”. Sickening.
Reminds me of the Ambiguously Gay Duo superhero cartoon Saturday night live used to run. Was hilarious and I bet they don’t run it anymore. Maybe they should and instead of satire it would be considered a documentary.
One of the funnier skits that probably would never fly now was In Living Color’s Men on film with Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier
I had forgot about that one. Skit for the ages. In Living Color was pretty awesome in it’s day.
Just here for the comments…
Does the A on his head stand for “ass”? As in, put it here.