DC LGBTQ+ characters 2022 appreciation

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TIM DRAKE: ROBIN #1
AVAILABLE ON 9/27

[Confuzzled]

It's possible that with the exit of Jordan Elsass, the current Jon Kent actor on Superman and Lois, his replacement may be playing a confirmed bi Jon on the show. Elsass who was cast before Jonathan was established as bi in the comics understandably (IMO) had reservations about Jon being in same-sex relationships on the show too, but the replacement actor now knows what may be required of them before they sign on.

[The Invincible Beawulf]

It's possible that with the exit of Jordan Elsass, the current Jon Kent actor on Superman and Lois, his replacement may be playing a confirmed bi Jon on the show. Elsass who was cast before Jonathan was established as bi in the comics understandably (IMO) had reservations about Jon being in same-sex relationships on the show too, but the replacement actor now knows what may be required of them before they sign on.

Has it been 100% confirmed Elsass left the show because he doesn't wanna play a bi Jon? Or is it just Twitter rumour?

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Has it been 100% confirmed Elsass left the show because he doesn't wanna play a bi Jon? Or is it just Twitter rumour?

I haven't heard anything about the reason of his exit being because they were planning to establish Jon as bi on the show. Elsass said he quit the show because he wanted to look after his mental health and he wasn't even sure if he wanted to continue with acting as he's still very young and can explore other options.

I was referring to his quotes last year in response to Jonathan being bisexual in the comics. He kept claiming Show Jon and Comics Jon were alternate universe versions so the development in the comics didn't need to reflect on the show. TBF he signed up to play the role when the character's sexuality wasn't confirmed, and I assume the showrunners gave him the impression that Jonathan was straight? So I don't think it was in good taste to bash him for having reservations when he wasn't informed about the character's sexuality when he came onboard.

Fortunately, the actor who will be replacing him is in a better position where they know that Jon is bi in the comics and he may be required to romance dudes on the show as well.

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He kept claiming Show Jon and Comics Jon were alternate universe versions so the development in the comics didn't need to reflect on the show.

Thanks for the clarification!

TBF he signed up to play the role when the character's sexuality wasn't confirmed, and I assume the showrunners gave him the impression that Jonathan was straight? So I don't think it was in good taste to bash him for having reservations when he wasn't informed about the character's sexuality when he came onboard.

Agree.

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Harley Quinn 2022 Annual: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/08/25/dc...n-2022-annual/

"Do you know what ol’ Grandma Quinzel used to say? Live long and fight alien monsters to save Earth! She was full of wisdom like that. And only Task Force XX can save our little blue marble from suffering a full-scale alien takeover! Not all of us are going to survive, but at least we’ll look really good dying thanks to Luke Fox providin’ some new gear. Tune in for the final installment of Harley Quinn’s Task Force XX Space Extravaganza, plus the start of a new status quo for Harley Quinn!"

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Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – The Real Sidekicks of New Gotham Special #1: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/08/25/dc...ham-special-1/

The adventures of HQ TAS Harley, Poison Ivy, Vixen, and Tawny continue in this one-shot.

"What happens when writers from Harley Quinn the TV show and Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour the comic book get together and swap stories from New Gotham? Absolute mayhem, that’s what! Follow what happened to some of your favorite Gotham sidekicks on Tawny Young’s new trash-tastic daytime talk show and watch the chairs fly as they spill the tea! Guest-starring Clayface, Batgirl, Frank the Plant, and Harley Quinn’s worst sidekick…The Joker!"



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DC Saved By The Belle Reve #1: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/08/25/dc...-belle-reve-1/

Harley Quinn (*sigh*) will probably appear in “High School Lows” (a Suicide Squad story). Kid Jon will be in “Back to School” (a Super Sons story).

"School’s back in session, and we just know you’re waiting for the BELLE to give you some REVElief…all right, you can’t say we didn’t try! DC Saved by the Belle Reve’s halls are packed with eight tales of schooltime fun from around the DC Universe!"

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The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #5: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/08/25/dc...are-country-5/

"When Madison Flynn first crossed paths with the Corinthian and saw his true nature, she reacted with astonishment and wonder, not fear. Across all his lifetimes, she was one of the only living things to ever see him that way. And now she will learn what a terrible mistake that was."



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Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/08/25/dc...-apocalypse-1/

Natasha Irons, OMAC, Black Razor/Lia Nelson (formerly Lightray), Apollo, and Midnighter will be in this tie-in to the Warworld Saga.

"It has all led to this: the final battle between Superman and Mongul, and between the Authority and Mongul’s Unmade Champions! The identity of the hooded stranger has been revealed, uncovering a shocking betrayal that threatens to crush Superman’s rebellion forever! But as the fate of Warworld relies on Superman, the last chance to return his powers now lies with Natasha and John Henry Irons. From the visionary creative team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Brandon Peterson, and Will Conrad, empires fall and rise and the fourth world is reborn in this jaw-dropping final chapter!"

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What are the best Alan Scott stories beyond Earth 2? I know he's straight in pretty much everything until recently, but trying to read his best showings.

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What are the best Alan Scott stories beyond Earth 2? I know he's straight in pretty much everything until recently, but trying to read his best showings.

I wholeheartedly recommend one very short, but excellent story from Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular ('Dark things cannot stand the light'). There's also Flash/Green Lantern: Faster Friends - TBH, I haven't read this story yet, but I've heard some positive things about it.

Also, there's an Alan Scott thread from last year (if it helps): https://community.cbr.com/showthread...t-Appreciation

Wish I could help more.

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'DC Introduces A Non-Binary Schoolfriend For Damian Wayne & Jon Kent': https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-i...ayne-jon-kent/

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I haven't heard anything about the reason of his exit being because they were planning to establish Jon as bi on the show. Elsass said he quit the show because he wanted to look after his mental health and he wasn't even sure if he wanted to continue with acting as he's still very young and can explore other options.

I was referring to his quotes last year in response to Jonathan being bisexual in the comics. He kept claiming Show Jon and Comics Jon were alternate universe versions so the development in the comics didn't need to reflect on the show. TBF he signed up to play the role when the character's sexuality wasn't confirmed, and I assume the showrunners gave him the impression that Jonathan was straight? So I don't think it was in good taste to bash him for having reservations when he wasn't informed about the character's sexuality when he came onboard.

Fortunately, the actor who will be replacing him is in a better position where they know that Jon is bi in the comics and he may be required to romance dudes on the show as well.

I don't think anyone should bash anyone, especially a young person who has shared some mental health concerns. But on the other hand, he is an actor, it's a role, it's reasonable to critique an actor for not wanting to play bi in this day and age IMO.

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Poison Ivy #4: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...-poison-ivy-4/

The adventures of Ivy continue in one of the best DC ongoings. (No omniverse shattering events rewriting everything, just a character-focused story.)

"Workplace harassment complaints, health code violations, and inhuman work hours. All just a few of the things that your everyday human resources representative has to deal with. Lucky for you, Poison Ivy isn’t your average HR rep. She’s much more flexible and her punishments are far worse, too! So be on your best behavior because Dr. Isley is watching."

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Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #4: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...the-amazons-4/

"It’s Zillah versus Nubia for the power of Sekhmet! Once upon a time they were allies, but now they have been driven apart by a vindictive goddess. Can these women find peace and understanding in time to realize the real danger in front of them? Or is this the end of Nubia’s reign for good? Find out in the final issue of our miniseries!"

This Joëlle Jones variant is gorgeous:



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Batman #127: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...ew-batman-127/

Tim Drake/Robin meets Batman of Zur-En-Arrh in the main story, while Catwoman/Selina Kyle looks for the children of the Penguin in the backup story.

"With brutal efficiency, Failsafe hunts the Dark Knight, leaving a trail of injured heroes! Batman retreats to the manor as he prepares for a final assault…will the last few surprises he has in store be enough? And in the backup, Catwoman reaches a shocking conclusion in her search!"

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Multiversity: Teen Justice #4: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...een-justice-4/

"An action-packed issue finds Kid Quick and their allies on Earth-11 face-to-face with a worlds-shaking threat! At last…why Raven refuses to join the team! Will the revelation prevent a tragedy…or somehow make it worse? Plus: an unexpected ally helps Troy escape the Church of Blood, the reunion the team’s been hoping for finally takes place, and the villainy of the Core comes to light! On a scale of 1 to 10 for surprises and all-around awesomeness, this one’s a solid (Earth-) 11!"



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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...nite-earths-4/

"WITNESS THE BIRTH OF THE NEW DC MULTIVERSE! Spinning out of the pages of The Flash, the heroes have learned the secret of Pariah’s new worlds—but at what cost does this knowledge come, and what can they even do with this information—or even worse, perhaps Pariah and the Great Darkness want them to know…? On Earth-Zero, Deathstroke continues to move forward with his plans to erase legacy heroics once and for all, while Jon Kent, Nightwing, and the ragtag group of youngsters rally to step up to the increasing number of challenges. The event of the year rages on! Dark Crisis is in many ways the direct sequel to the original Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. In this issue Pariah’s attempt to restore the infinite Multiverse reaches a breaking point!"

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Dark Knights of Steel: Tales From the Three Kingdoms #1: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/02/dc...ee-kingdoms-1/

Kid Zala Jor-El and (maybe) Diana will appear in this collection of short stories.

"The El Kingdom has been ruled with integrity and honesty for generations, by familes from the Waynes to the Els. The future of the kingdom lies with its three heirs and the challenges they will face…but what really prepared them for their tumultuous future? What stories defined Bruce, Zala, and Kal-El? Learn these tales and more from international bestselling writers Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff, and C.S. Pacat!"

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‘Superman & Lois’: Michael Bishop Cast as Jonathan Kent After Jordan Elsass’ Departure: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/sup...nt-1235362432/

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Dark Knights of Steel: Tales From the Three Kingdoms #1: Harley Quinn and Tim Drake also appeared in this issue.

Poison Ivy #4: Ivy spent some quality time with a female colleague. (While thinking about her relationship with HQ.)

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Future State: Gotham #17: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/09/dc...ate-gotham-17/

Harper Row/Bluebird and Batwoman will be in this issue.

"It’s Bruce Wayne versus Jace Fox versus Dick Grayson vs. Damian Wayne versus Hush for the right to call themselves Batman! While Jason Todd and Hunter Panic face off against Oracle and Talia! And whoever wins must face the return of a sinister evil that wants to destroy all of Gotham City! Don’t expect everyone to survive this!"

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Batgirls #10: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/09/dc...w-batgirls-10/

Renee Montoya as Commissioner Montoya sorta appears in the preview.

"Steph has a…date? With an actual boy? Well, this calls for a celebration…or a trip to the zoo! The Batgirls and Steph’s dreamy love interest are in for a day of monkey business, but all that monkeying around ends when they’ve got henchmen on their tails! Meanwhile, Babs is one step closer to tracking down the Hill Ripper—too bad all it took was yet another homicide."

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Superman: Son of Kal-El #15: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/09/dc...-of-kal-el-15/

Jon Kent, Jay, and the Revolutionaries will finally put an end to this Bendix/Gamorra problem.

"This is it! The ultimate battle pitting Superman and the forces of The Truth against Bendix and his monstrous machinations has begun! But victory will be an uphill climb for our heroes as they lay siege to Gamorra. Plus: the smooch heard ’round the world."



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Wonder Woman #791: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/09/dc...der-woman-791/

Diana, Hippolyta (as a Greek goddess), and Phillippus are in the preview.

"After almost losing her friends in a vicious battle with the newly formed Villainy Inc., Wonder Woman is going solo! Defeated, Diana must find her way again in a world that seems to have moved on from her and her quest for peace. What could possibly make our hero feel like herself again? Enter Cheetah, and she’s got her claws sharpened for a good old-fashioned catfight!"

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Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League – Wonder Woman #1: https://aiptcomics.com/2022/09/09/dc...onder-woman-1/

Etta as Madame President and Artemis are part of Diana's dreamworld (obviously).

"When Pariah and his forces of the Great Darkness laid waste to the most powerful superheroes of all time, all hope was lost…until now. To power his weapons of war, Pariah has captured each member of the Justice League and trapped them on worlds suited to their every dream and desire…while the planets themselves slowly eat away at their respective inhabitants. As Wonder Woman begins a new chapter in her life, Pariah has uprooted her to a reality he controls—how will the Amazon Princess adapt?"

[Confuzzled]

Openly gay actor James Scully (Fire Island, You) who was cast in Titans Season 4 appeared in his first BTS pic, which also has Jay Lycurgo who plays Tim Drake on the show. Could Scully be playing Bernard?