COMICS: Deadpool Co-Creator Fabian Nicieza Discusses Character's Sexuality

Deadpool: one of the most controversial characters in all of comicdom. From his humour to his constant breaking of the fourth wall, there always seems to be a rather obvious divide in fans when it comes to who likes what. But one of the aspects of the character that had been hinted at but never really addressed in the comics was his sexuality, and a few years ago, current Deadpool writer Gerry Duggan took to twitter and confirmed that Deadpool is, in fact, omnisexual. This spawned the creation of a fan essay, which you can read here, and that very essay was brought to Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza's attention in the tweet below:

@FabianNicieza Any thoughts on the C&D b/romance with DP now a legit pansexual? (The marriage can be legal now!) http://t.co/rCy5yn45Wb

— kawy (@kawy) August 11, 2015

This earned a reply from Nicieza himself, who claimed that "anyone who writes such an extended column trying to "prove" deadpool's sexuality does not understand deadpool's sexuality".

@kawy sorry, but anyone who writes such an extended column trying to "prove" deadpool's sexuality does not understand deadpool's sexuality.

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 12, 2015

Unfortunately, this led to some negative reactions, and the whole situation turned a bit messy, with Nicieza claiming that fans do not understand his character, and having the words he says be interpreted by others as rude and ignorant. You can check out the whole tweet thread below:

@BoStaffTurtle @FotoCub @kawy not trying to be dismissive, but readers always want to "make a character their own" and often that is to 1/3

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@BoStaffTurtle @FotoCub @kawy the exclusion of what the character might mean to other fans. i've been dogged with the DP sexuality 2/3

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@BoStaffTurtle @FotoCub @kawy questions for YEARS. it is a bit tiring. he is NO sex and ALL sexes. He is yours and everyone else's. 3/3

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

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@BoStaffTurtle @FotoCub @kawy so not dismissive, but rather the epitome of inclusive. (sorry went 4/3!)

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FabianNicieza @BoStaffTurtle @kawy "dogged" by these pesky queer fans who just want to feel connected, is really insulting.

— Matt SantoriGriffith (@FotoCub) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub tone down the sensitivity knob, matt. not tuned in to that channel. dogged as in ASKED AND ANSWERED countless times to lots of fans

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub @BoStaffTurtle @kawy funny how you don't understand the character at all regardless of his (or your) perceived sexuality.

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub they (nor you) understand DP brain cells in CONSTANT FLUX so he is hetero one minute, gay the next, etc. ALL ARE VALID

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub it is why he is insane, why his memory is so flawed and why he was able to survive the cancer in his system.

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub it is why he can like something one minute and hate it the next. it has ALWAYS been a part of the characters makeup.

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

@FotoCub you're arguing with the guy who introduced the omnisexual, pansexual, heterosexual, homosexual, etc. aspects of the character!

— Fabian Nicieza (@FabianNicieza) August 15, 2015

Upon someone pointing out that it is likely that queer fans would find it insulting that Deadpool's sexuality is linked to his mental disorder, Nicieza had this to say: 
"I understand your fight, but you're choosing the wrong character to fight for and the wrong writer to fight with. I have spent 30 years in this business writing diverse characters and hiring diverse creators. Character has been around since 1992. He is who he has ALWAYS been and this is it. understand it and hopefully accept it or pick a better character to rally behind. I'll be fighting with you."
His final contribution to the argument was "Would rather let people vent. I deserve it for improperly stating things and more importantly trying to have debate about complicated character and comic book pseudo-science on twitter which thrives on simplicity".

What do you guys think on the matter? Are Nicieza's comments insensitive, or is this all clearly misinterpretation by those involved? And what are your thoughts on Nicieza's explanation on Deadpool's sexuality? Let me know in the comments below, and be sure to share and hit that thumbs up.