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HOLLYWOOD: Tanner Buchanan Would Love to Play a Bisexual Robin

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Robin Bisexual - DC Comics

Netflix star Tanner Buchanan is interested in playing Robin in the upcoming Batman films, and he’s said he’d love to play a bisexual Boy Wonder. Buchanan, who has starred in Cobra Kai and He’s All That, has repeatedly shared his aspirations to play Batman’s vigilante partner opposite Robert Pattinson in DC’s upcoming reboots. The 22-year-old actor opened up about his superhero dreams on Variety’s Just for Variety podcast, adding he wouldn’t mind honouring the character’s newly revealed LGBT+ identity. “If I have the opportunity to represent something like that, that’s incredible,” Buchanan said. “If they’re willing to write it, then … Read more

COMICS: Will the Next Superman Be Gay?

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Superman Kisses Batman - DC Comics

Editor’s note: This is still thinly sourced and may go up in smoke But oh, to dream: DC Comics is preparing to make Superman gay – and it’s partly down to longstanding trademark issues, according to unconfirmed reports. The claim was made by former DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver who is often considered to be in-the-know when it comes to the direction of future comic books. Van Sciver made the claim in a livestream on YouTube on Thursday (19 August) titled “SUPERMAN IS GAY! Shocking DC Comics SCOOP!!” “I just found out, I got a little bit of a … Read more

COMIC BOOKS: Robin is Bi in New Batman Series

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Robin Bisexual - DC Comics

Batman’s sidekick Tim Drake, aka Robin, came out as bisexual and scored himself a date all in one issue – and DC Comics fans are absolutely elated. Drake first appeared in comics in 1989 and is the third character to assume the role of Batman’s vigilante partner Robin. Over the years, he has adopted multiple aliases including Red Robin and even going by the codename Drake before becoming Batman’s sidekick once more. The character has been shown dating women before and, in the latest comic book, it has been confirmed that he is also open to dating men. Batman: Urban … Read more

TV: Ruby Rose Was Allergic to the Batwoman Mask

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Batwoman - Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose was literally allergic to playing Batwoman, revealing it left her in “hives” with a “messed up throat”. Rose quit Batwoman in May last year, stunning fans by announcing her departure from the superhero show after a single season. The actor blazed a trail with her role on the CW show, playing out-and-proud vigilante Kate Kane, who takes on the titular superhero mantle. Rumours have abounded about why Rose quit the show and the actor remained vague, although later described the role as “taxing” and said she had to have surgery during filming due to an on-set back injury. … Read more

Pride Month Comics Round-Up

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DC Pride Month

The comic book industry is jumping into the Pride month celebration full force this year, with the majority of major publishers delivering outstanding stories and artwork highlighting LGBTQ identities from a wide collection of LGBTQ creators. From the spooky and moody to the quirky and heartfelt, dive into these Pride month offerings from the comics world. One of the major players in comics has prepared a major slate for Pride month. The headliner is easily the 80-page anthology “DC Pride #1,” one book compiling original stories that place prominent LGBTQ DC heroes and villains in the spotlight. Characters like Aqualad, … Read more

DC Comics to Release ‘Poison Ivy: Thorns’ For Pride

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Poison Ivy: Thorns

DC Comics has big plans for Pride month this year, and the comic book giant will kick things off by giving plant-based baddie Poison Ivy, one of its most endearing LGBTQ characters, a love story to die for helmed by two LGBTQ heavy hitters. “Poison Ivy: Thorns” brings New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger (“The DUFF”) and artist Sara Kipin together to craft a gothic romance focused on the budding relationship between Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy, and “cute goth girl” Alice Oh. But family secrets and Isley’s strained relationship with her father threaten to shape Isley … Read more

DC Casts Jeremy Irvine as Gay Superhero Green Lantern

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Jeremy Irvine - Green Lantern - Twitter

DC has finally cast its gay Green Lantern, with British actor Jeremy Irvine playing Alan Scott in a new series. Irvine announced on Instagram that he’ll be starring in the new live-action TV series from HBO Max, which will portray the classic superhero as gay. “Very excited to be joining the DC Universe!! Can’t wait to get started,” Irvine wrote, adding the oath of the Lantern Corps: “In brightest day, in blackest night/ No evil shall escape my sight/ Let those who worship evil’s might/ Beware my power – Green Lantern’s light!” Full Story from Pink News

Comic Book Green Lantern to Be Reconceived as a Gay Man

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Green Lantern

DC Comics’ original Green Lantern Alan Scott will be returning to the mainstream comics as a gay man with two children. The Golden Age Green Lantern – aka Alan Scott – was first introduced by DC in the 1940s and eventually married a woman named Rose Canton. But the latest reboot will see Scott reimagined as gay, with the loss of his boyfriend serving as one of the catalysts for his transformation into the Green Lantern. The retcon takes place in Infinite Frontier #0 in a touching scene where Scott comes out to his twin children Jade and Obsidian. Full … Read more

DC President Shot Down Openly Gay Character, Reports Say

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Krypton - SyFy

Former DC chief Geoff Johns has been accused of vetoing a queer version of superhero Adam Strange and the casting of Regé-Jean Page as Superman’s grandfather in Krypton. In a deep dive into allegations of misconduct against Joss Whedon and Warner Bros by star Justice League star Ray Fisher, a number of new allegations emerged against former DC Entertainment president Johns. As part of his work, Johns oversaw the creation of Syfy’s Krypton, which tells the story of Superman’s grandfather, Seg-El. Multiple sources told The Hollywood Reporter that creators wanted to make Adam Strange, a former archaeologist-turned intergalactic crime fighter, … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: When is a “Universe” Too Big?

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Star Wars

FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: I’m old enough to remember when Star Wars was a single film. Now there are… well, I’ve lost count. Main films, side films, TV series, theme parks, cartoons, comics, and much more. Same with Trek, the MCU and DC to a lesser extent. Does it ever become overwhelming? Or are you always hungry for more? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. … Read more