More Clues On The Identity Of DC's New Gay Character

More Clues On The Identity Of DC's New Gay Character

Yesterday, it was revealed that DC are planning to bring back a pre-existing character but at the cost of altering his or her sexuality. DC's VP revealed a few more details about this character today.

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By Gaston - May 21, 2012 08:05 PM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics
Source: Bleeding Cool

Yesterday, Dan Didio broke the news that they were planning on bringing back a DC character but making said character come out of the closet. Well today, DC’s Senior vice president Courtney Simmons revealed more details on this mystery character.

“One of the major iconic DC characters will reveal that he is gay in a storyline in June”


Well at least now we have confirmation that the character is, in fact, a male and is apparently a pretty big deal to the point where she referred to him as "iconic".

All though again no name was given, at least we can narrow down some of the options now. Who do you think this mystery character is? Make sure to leave your thoughts below! Apologies in the advance for the disturbing picture.
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AVEN
AVEN - 5/21/2012, 8:42 PM
Wow, i lol'd.
Knightrider
Knightrider - 5/21/2012, 8:44 PM
Maybe Hal Jordan, I doubt they would do one of the big two, superman and Batman, however might be a JL member.

Aquaman
DEADP0000L
DEADP0000L - 5/21/2012, 8:48 PM
lol i think i know who it is Powergirl and huntress
PartyHard
PartyHard - 5/21/2012, 8:49 PM
Wonder Woman
KaneVonDoom
KaneVonDoom - 5/21/2012, 8:50 PM
Hawkman
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/21/2012, 8:50 PM
the most iconic dc characters are superman,batman,wonder woman,the flash,green lantern & aquaman.

i can only see them turning wonder woman gay,dc haven't got the balls turning the likes of batman or superman they'd lose too many readers.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 5/21/2012, 8:54 PM
Good grief

Better not be Supes, Bats or Flash or I will lose my s#it.
Upgrayedd69
Upgrayedd69 - 5/21/2012, 8:58 PM
#1 had to save that picture to my iPad lol. And #2 I am thinking Alan Scott. At first I thought Wally West but since this will be revealed in June I doubt it is him. Alan is the obvious choice, he is iconic enough to have this hype over it, and he lives in a parallel world so it gives the same effect as miles morales in ult. Spidey, a character I enjoy btw, but alternate realities mean creators are exempt from backlash. "don't worry guys, the actual green lantern is still straight" just like "come one guys, he is an alternate reality Spider-Man, regular spidey is still whiter than wonder bread". I am not completely opposed to the change to Alan Scott ( or whatever character it really is) I just hope being gay does not become their dominant "thing". In the Scott example I'd like to be able to refer to him not as just "the gay green lantern"
thedudeabides
thedudeabides - 5/21/2012, 8:59 PM
Martian Manhunter? Hahaha...
HULK2099
HULK2099 - 5/21/2012, 9:00 PM
Batman always knew he was gay
BruceLeroy
BruceLeroy - 5/21/2012, 9:01 PM
Jesus Christ, Iconic?

Eh, I'm going with an Earth 2 character. I can't imagine them going with one of the big 7 or the famous villains.
nuck82
nuck82 - 5/21/2012, 9:03 PM
He can feel it kicking. Its gonna be a soccer playa, yes it is, yes it is
danyu
danyu - 5/21/2012, 9:08 PM
I'm like 100% positive it's Shazam. It just makes sense. They're telling the origin story in the back of every current Justice League comic and he's yet to become 'Shazam' yet.
ColonelKilgore
ColonelKilgore - 5/21/2012, 9:09 PM
It'll be Lobo
ColonelKilgore
ColonelKilgore - 5/21/2012, 9:10 PM
Is Shazam still 10 yr old Billy in the new 52?
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 5/21/2012, 9:13 PM
This is a character they're reintroducing. That means he hasn't appeared in the DCnU, yet. The only iconic male character I can think of who has yet to debut in the New 52 is Wally West.
revloveR
revloveR - 5/21/2012, 9:14 PM
bats would have miscarried if he still has that kryptonite in his utility belt.

marvelguy
marvelguy - 5/21/2012, 9:16 PM
It's Hawkman. How gay is he with all the feathers!
Vadakin
Vadakin - 5/21/2012, 9:17 PM
I refuse to call Billy Batson's alter ego "Shazam." He is and will always be Captain Marvel as far as I'm concerned.
spideyxmenfan307
spideyxmenfan307 - 5/21/2012, 9:18 PM
Wow, I wonder who it is. I'm not really the biggest dc fan, I'm more of a marvel fan ever since I was growing up, but if's batman, I don't know what to say...
Knightrider
Knightrider - 5/21/2012, 9:19 PM
@Marvel72 Yes because Marvel would have the balls to make Captain America gay.
Vadakin
Vadakin - 5/21/2012, 9:21 PM
I don't think it will or should be Hawkman, not with the whole backstory with Shayera. It would be a slap in the face to throw out the most interesting aspect of the Hawkman story. Wally West is a possibility. It could be one of the Lanterns. Aquaman is too obvious and again it would mean throwing out one of the coolest aspects of Aquaman's story.
IwasGroot
IwasGroot - 5/21/2012, 9:21 PM
Goomba@ LOL Awesome!
Knightrider
Knightrider - 5/21/2012, 9:22 PM
If done well, then it could work, but if done as a gimmick, then that would just be frustrating. Seeing as we are becoming more accepting in society, which is good, I think such things as homosexuals, equal rights and ethnic minorities should be introduced seeing as a lot of these comics were first published at a time of intolerance, so they all need to get with the times
Tofur
Tofur - 5/21/2012, 9:23 PM
I hope it has something to do with Earth 2. I would be pretty upset if it was Wally West. They were saying not to long ago that "they haven't forgotten about him". Let's just call it a day and make Beast boy gay. Think of all the fun things he could do.
JorL5150
JorL5150 - 5/21/2012, 9:25 PM
F& Ck off dc
[frick] off didio


Here's a [frick]ing genius IDE you ignorant shots have yet to consider



How Bout you DON'T needlessly provoke posture And pander
How about instead of. Changing ethnicities and sexulities Nd so on ...

...why don't you quit posing like some elitist knob and actually create NEW characters who are different race/gender/sexuality ???


Oh wait-that would take creativity and sincerity ...... nd you have neither



I am for gay marriage. For equlity.


Stop trying to impress us you condescending assholes!
beetheb
beetheb - 5/21/2012, 9:26 PM
WOW that picture is creepy. I can never unsee that, damn you!
Knightrider
Knightrider - 5/21/2012, 9:27 PM
However, people want, as we sooo often hear on this site, relatable characters, which will mean knowing stuff like this about them. So I do not see why this is a problem.
EastcoastAvenger
EastcoastAvenger - 5/21/2012, 9:28 PM
Front Cover will be Wally West Speeding towards us holding rainbow streamers! "The Flash" will be all glittery...
JorL5150
JorL5150 - 5/21/2012, 9:28 PM
Damn autocorrect



Gay people should see this as a bigot who says " but I have a friend who's lack"


And. Nothing more.
Stupid dc stunt.



JM4Superman
JM4Superman - 5/21/2012, 9:31 PM
Get rid of that picture, now! Superman is not gay
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 5/21/2012, 9:36 PM
Aquaman has already been introduced and he has Mera, it won't be him.
Keldor
Keldor - 5/21/2012, 9:36 PM
It has to be Batman. I always suspected his sexual orientation...especially his unusual interest in athletic boys ;)
lnTylerWeTrust
lnTylerWeTrust - 5/21/2012, 9:39 PM
that picture is awesome on so many levels LOL!
Scion
Scion - 5/21/2012, 9:39 PM
how apropos would it be to have it be Martian Manhunter LOL
RunDTC
RunDTC - 5/21/2012, 9:41 PM
this is ridiculous. DC is not doing this for the sake of storytelling, but rather, to make themselves seem "hip" (or whatever word you prefer) to a certain minority group. why not address every characters religious beliefs? or if they're Republican or Democratic? if they prefer boxers or briefs.....nevermind, that one is kind of obvious.
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