Quote Originally Posted by batnbreakfast View Post
Why not create a new character that's bi then? Why use a pre-existing one? Name recognition. Brand. It sells more. I'm fine with adding depth but it doesn't matter in the long run (see Batwoman's marriage). If it would lead to better stories why not make Bruce gay? The backlash. The uproar. Its just about sales and another gimmick and I hate that its being used as look at us we're tolerant and promote progress when its just marketing and shallow headlines. Yes, others might enjoy it nonetheless.
Because new characters don't tend to do well?
Your reasoning is the kind of regressive reasoning that if actually listened to would lead to less representation. And hey, if representation isn't important to you then just come out and say so rather than just ghosting it.