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Here's the problem with this concept, and everyone can bash me all they want for saying so: superheros are people who overcome their adversities, frequently with the help of extraordinary abilities, to do great things for humanity. Regardless of your personal opinion about what it means to be gay, how is this tale going to protray being homosexual as an 'adversity'? This is just asking for trouble.

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Hmm, as I grew up on Stan Lee and Chris Claremont, I feel I have to disagree with you. I used to feel Lee's ideas were a bit dated, but things have become so convoluted in the comics world that I welcome something a bit simpler.

Also, Mike, I think you're missing the point. I believe the purpose is to avoid portraying homosexuality as some type of social disease. I haven't read Moore's 'Hero,' but based on the Amazon blurb, it seems interesting. While I love when comics try to reflect society's diversity, I'm always a bit tired when writers forget to give the character a personality. However, the novel seems a bit like Marvel's 'Ultimate' comics re-boot.

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I really don't understand your question, Mike.

The dynamics of a gay superhero could be quite interesting. Many superheros have their identities hidden. The parallels to being in the closet are both obvious and interesting, particularly given the content of Hero (which wa a surprisingly good read). If the main character will be kicked out of this "Justice League" because of his sexual orientation, then you have some adversity right there, and I think it makes for an interesting and provocative dynamic.

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Think Spiderman where Peter Parker doesn't have a thing for Mary Jane, he has a crush on some guy at work. Macho tough SuperHero to the world, having to closet his sexuality while in costume. (or does he?) His alterego is openly gay, so if anyone found out hist true identity, would he be, could he be, as effective as a superhero? I see lots of possibilities...

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If the series follows the book, the young boy who realizes he is a superhero hides the fact that he is gay from his father, It also winds up that even though the superheroes must live a double life, manty of them don't take kindly to the young boy when he refuses to live as a closeted gay person. In a community which should understand hiding yourself, the boy finds little understanding. I think that could make for some very interesting stories.

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I have read the book and it's not only amazingly written its a great page turner. I didn't buy the book on the premise that it was a book about a homosexual superhero but on the fact that it was recommended at the store I bought it. The story line will be translated very well for television because of the depth that some of the characters in the book have. Read the book before you pass judgement I can tell you it has a great story and it's reminiscent of the Pixar movie incredibles.

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These guys have an interesting take on it. Of course, if he's super fantastic, how can you go wrong?

http://www.MarvelComicsGaySuperhero.com

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