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The Straightwashing of Hercules and Marvel's LGBTQ Failures
The Straightwashing of Hercules and Marvel's LGBTQ Failures
The Straightwashing of Hercules and Marvel's LGBTQ Failures
The mythological demigod Hercules is bisexual. How you feel about that fact doesn't change the fact; the myths of antiquity have told us that Hercules loved women and men alike. Lustfulness is at the core of his character, and Hercules' appetites aren't limited by gender. Like many ancient myths, and like much of history, Hercules' stories have been bowdlerized by those who think same-sex relationships are sinful. Audiences introduced to the character through the Disney cartoon, the Kevin Sorbo TV show, the Dwayne Johnson movie, or the Marvel comics have good reason to think the character is heterosexual, because that's all they've ever seen. But that doesn't make it true. Hercules is bisexual. To deny that fact is to participate in the erasure of same-sex relationships on the grounds of a narrow and prescriptive morality.
Four Spideys, New Wolvie, New Hulk After 'Secret Wars'
Four Spideys, New Wolvie, New Hulk After 'Secret Wars'
Four Spideys, New Wolvie, New Hulk After 'Secret Wars'
Marvel will launch about sixty new #1s in the four months after the end of Secret Wars according to a series of interviews with Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso this morning. Set eight months after the events of the current storyline, the new titles will feature an all-new Hulk, and a Wolverine who may or may not be the resurrected Logan. First-look promotional art by David Marquez suggests that both the Miles Morales Spider-Man and the Gwen Stacy Spider-Woman will take their place in the Marvel Universe alongside the Peter Parker and Jessica Drew versions. The promotional art also confirms that Sam Wilson will remain as Captain America, and the female Thor (whose identity was recently confirmed) will keep her hold on Mjolnir.
Unpacking Axel Alonso's Comments On Female Heroes And Diversity
Unpacking Axel Alonso's Comments On Female Heroes And Diversity
Unpacking Axel Alonso's Comments On Female Heroes And Diversity
In an interview with The Telegraph's Radhika Sanghani, Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso offered some insights into how he regards the superhero comic industry's treatment of female characters -- and his own intentions towards diversity. The interview is chiefly noteworthy for confirming what already seems apparent from recent changes in Marvel's line-up, namely that Marvel understands and is responding to demographic changes in the marketplace. "We believe there's an audience of women out there who are hungry for this [product] and we want to make sure they get it," said Alonso. "This is affirmative action. This is capitalism.”
Batman Editor Mike Marts Joins Marvel As Executive Editor
Batman Editor Mike Marts Joins Marvel As Executive Editor
Batman Editor Mike Marts Joins Marvel As Executive Editor
Since news first broke of DC Comics' plan to relocate its entire operation from New York City to Los Angeles, industry insiders have expected some high profile staffers would not only choose to leave DC Comics but actually make a jump to rival Marvel rather than move West. That scenario came true with DC editor Will Moss' migration to Marvel earlier this year, and now Marvel's announced that longt
Peter Parker To Return In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1 In April
Peter Parker To Return In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1 In April
Peter Parker To Return In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1 In April
It was never a matter of if, but when Peter Parker would come back. A year ago this week, Marvel launched Superior Spider-Man, a classic mind-swap story that saw Doctor Octopus switch minds with Peter Parker, then proceed to take over both his personal and heroic life. It was a pretty standard mind swap premise, but with a bit of a twist: shortly after Doctor Octopus forced the switch, his body --
The Meaning And Impact Of Marvel and DC's 'House Styles'
The Meaning And Impact Of Marvel and DC's 'House Styles'
The Meaning And Impact Of Marvel and DC's 'House Styles'
Thumb through DC Comics' new releases this week and you'll find the above image -- a teaser for the upcoming Batman: Eternal weekly series -- in the back pages of a good many of them (all the books I saw, in fact). I had to look up the artist who drew it. It's Detective Comics artist Jason Fabok, but it could just as easily be Tony Daniel, David Finch, Guillem March, Ivan Reis, Adrian Syaf, or a h
Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider and Iron Patriot Get New Marvel Series
Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider and Iron Patriot Get New Marvel Series
Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider and Iron Patriot Get New Marvel Series
Saturday afternoon's Marvel panel was billed as an Inhumanity panel, but most of the announcements were for new Marvel solo books, and there was almost – almost – news about the future of the Ultimate Universe. But not quite. Marvel Senior Vice President of Publishing Tom Brevoort took the lead, joined by Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and Ultimates editor Mark Paniccia, as well as writers Kieron Gil
Marvel Announces New Zombie Comic 'Empire of the Dead,' Written By George Romero
Marvel Announces New Zombie Comic 'Empire of the Dead,' Written By George Romero
Marvel Announces New Zombie Comic 'Empire of the Dead,' Written By George Romero
Marvel has published its fair share of zombie comics over the years, but now it can claim to have a one written by the father of the modern zombie genre, none other than Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero. The Romeo-penned Empire of the Dead, which will feature art by Alex Maleev and a variant by Arthur Suydam, who also provided covers for the various Marvel Zombies mini-series, wi
Cup O’ Joe: Origin II, Young Avengers After Party, Marvel UK & More [SDCC 2013]
Cup O’ Joe: Origin II, Young Avengers After Party, Marvel UK & More [SDCC 2013]
Cup O’ Joe: Origin II, Young Avengers After Party, Marvel UK & More [SDCC 2013]
There were three big announcements at this year's Cup O' Joe panel at San Diego Comic-Con - the return of Marvel UK, a sequel to Wolverine: Origin, and a Young Avengers jam story. As usual, however, the hour was dominated by questions from the audience. Joe Quesada was on hand to answer questions, joined by Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, editors Steve Wacker and Nick Lowe, talent liaison CB Cebulski
‘Spawn’ Character Angela To Crossover Into Marvel Universe In ‘Age Of Ultron’
‘Spawn’ Character Angela To Crossover Into Marvel Universe In ‘Age Of Ultron’
‘Spawn’ Character Angela To Crossover Into Marvel Universe In ‘Age Of Ultron’
Marvel Comics, via The New York Times, announced this morning that Angela -- a character created by Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane in the pages of Spawn, the rights to whom were contested between the two creators for years -- will be appearing in the Marvel Universe, making her Marvel debut in the pages of the publisher's current Age of Ultron series...

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