Which gay or lesbian character should get a solo on-going post-SECRET WARS?

[Kieran_Frost]

Marvel has NEVER had a gay on-going solo series.
Marvel has NEVER had a lesbian on-going solo.

It's both laughable and absurd, especially considering it's 2015. With so much promotion of diversity, surely they aren't going to ignore this very obvious failure when it comes to minority representation (esp. when DC is producing Batwoman and Midnighter as on-going solo stars). So I created a poll to ask: who would be the best on-going gay or lesbian solo star? Now of course I'm limited to 15 spaces, so I couldn't include everyone. I couldn't decide about including Wiccan/Hulkling separate or together. I decided together, because whether it's a Wiccan solo series or a Hulkling solo series; it will include the other as a major supporting cast member.

Apologies if I left out your favourite.

[Supernature]

I like Karma, Northstar and Morph but LOLOL not happening.

I would so read a Miss America Chavez solo tbh.

[MasterOfMagnetism]

I'd love to see a Wiccan/Hulkling series and a team of young X-Men led by Anole but I think Miss America has the best chance of having her own series, and isn't there a rumour that she is going to get her own series?

[Kieran_Frost]

I voted for WICCAN / HULKLING to the surprise of no-one. LOL. They are my favourite couple ever, they have a lot of fans, they are famous enough and currently the Avengers best bet for including LGBT people of significance in their promos. And they are just so awesome. Between the world of magic (untapped) and the world of space (so much Kree and Skrull goodness to use) the stories really could go anywhere. Plus they'd draw on a popular supporting cast/guest stars.

I like Karma, Northstar and Morph but LOLOL not happening.

I could see Northstar (as the first openly LGBT character of mainstream comics) getting a solo, and I'd LOVE a Morph one (his power is awesome) but it's unlikely. That said, with the right writer, an espionage, infiltration comic, quirky or film noir could work for well for Morph. Boy Meets Worls meets Chinatown

The one I'd most like to see, and therefore less likely to happen, is Cullen Bloodstone. He's an absolute gem of a character.

I had to kick someone off the list, and alas I picked Cullen. I wanted to include more, damn that 15 limit.

isn't there a rumour that she (MAC) is going to get her own series?

It is a rumour so far, Marvel hasn't confirmed it. Fingers crossed. Our first EVER lesbian on-going solo series.

I voted for Northstar, but I think Billy and Teddy would probably sell better. Miss America could be fun but only under a particularly clever writer.

Agreed on all counts.

I picked Iceman but I don't want it to be a solo, per say. I'd rather the book be called "Icemen" and have young Bobby and adult Bobby being themselves and working out their differences while going on adventures.

LOVE IT!!! Worked so well for Hawkeyes.

I'm actually looking forward to their conversation in UXM #600, so long as it's written with respect to both characters.

Ditto.

[Shinglepants]

I guess Iceman would have the most chance for success? He'd probably draw readers from a bigger pool of people than the rest. Long time Bobby fans, X fans, people interested in the latest development, people backing diversity....

I reckon Wiccan/Hulk would basically do YA numbers but even less as you would lose the people reading for Hawkeye, Loki etc.

The one I'd most like to see, and therefore less likely to happen, is Cullen Bloodstone. He's an absolute gem of a character.

[ed2962]

I voted for Northstar, but I think Billy and Teddy would probably sell better. Miss America could be fun but only under a particularly clever writer.

[cc008]

I picked Iceman but I don't want it to be a solo, per say. I'd rather the book be called "Icemen" and have young Bobby and adult Bobby being themselves and working out their differences while going on adventures.



I'm actually looking forward to their conversation in UXM #600, so long as it's written with respect to both characters.

[Wiccan615]

I picked Iceman but I don't want it to be a solo, per say. I'd rather the book be called "Icemen" and have young Bobby and adult Bobby being themselves and working out their differences while going on adventures.



I'm actually looking forward to their conversation in UXM #600, so long as it's written with respect to both characters.

LOVE this idea.

Also, I disagree with the "these characters can't carry their own solo" argument, imo under the wing of a competent writer, most characters can get away with an interesting solo. Whether it sells or not is a different story. It could be a hit like Ms. Marvel or a good book with low sales like Magneto.

[Anduinel]

I voted for Northstar, but I think Billy and Teddy would probably sell better. Miss America could be fun but only under a particularly clever writer.

I voted for Northstar too, but most of the LGBT mutant characters really aren't equipped to handle a solo series, tbh. The over-crowded approach to team books over the past decade, the frequent changes in characterization from writer to writer, and spotlight that's largely absent save for when they're being used for headlines or PSAs means that most of them haven't had the focus needed to build up popularity.

But I'd sure as hell like to see someone give it a shot!

[ed2962]

I voted for Northstar too, but most of the LGBT mutant characters really aren't equipped to handle a solo series, tbh. The over-crowded approach to team books over the past decade, the frequent changes in characterization from writer to writer, and spotlight that's largely absent save for when they're being used for headlines or PSAs means that most of them haven't had the focus needed to build up popularity.

But I'd sure as hell like to see someone give it a shot!

I think I mentioned it in another thread months ago, but I think a Northstar ongoing could be really groundbreaking with an informed and intelligent writer. You have a main character who's not only gay but married. He's part of the 616 but he operates from a place and culture that's not NY. He's a hero but he has a semi-shady past ( cheating to be a ski champ, ties to a separatist movement?). He's a mutant superhero but not caught up in the X-Men dramas.

It could be a chance to build a new type of superhero mythos

[t hedge coke]

I think I mentioned it in another thread months ago, but I think a Northstar ongoing could be really groundbreaking with an informed and intelligent writer. You have a main character who's not only gay but married. He's part of the 616 but he operates from a place and culture that's not NY. He's a hero but he has a semi-shady past ( cheating to be a ski champ, ties to a separatist movement?). He's a mutant superhero but not caught up in the X-Men dramas.

It could be a chance to build a new type of superhero mythos

Northstar's not a personable guy, though, and that tends not to make for the most long-lasting lead. He's conceited, short-tempered, withdrawn...

[MasterOfMagnetism]

The one I'd most like to see, and therefore less likely to happen, is Cullen Bloodstone. He's an absolute gem of a character.

Yeah, I'd love to see more of Cullen too. Personally I'd love to see Cullen become a morally-dubious anti-hero type of character, almost like a young, gay version of the Punisher.

[Fokken]

For real? Choose ONE?

[Songbird/Diamondback]

EDIT: What? No Phyla Vell/Moondragon option?

[Kieran_Frost]

Yeah, I'd love to see more of Cullen too. Personally I'd love to see Cullen become a morally-dubious anti-hero type of character, almost like a young, gay version of the Punisher.

That's an awesome pitch for a series!

For real? Choose ONE?

HA! I am cruel; but I hate multiple choice (too many just pick everything, or close too). I find a "pick one" makes the true victor clearer.

EDIT: What? No Phyla Vell/Moondragon option?

You know, that is my fault; I thought they were bi. Apologies

Had to divide this into two responses:
Ones I would WANT to read: A Wiccan/Hulkling duo book or a Bloodstones siblings book (much as I like Cullen, there is no way he can carry a solo).
One that is most LIKELY to happen: A Miss America solo book. Which is fine, I just don't get the appeal of the character.

Good idea.

I WANT: Wiccan / Hulkling or Morph

MOST LIKELY: Iceman or MAC

I'm a little annoyed at how much people are rallying behind Chavez when she's pretty much "More angry Carol Danvers". Billy and Hulkling deserve a shot at an ongoing, but it's like the fanbase forgot about them for Chavez's bombastic character.

I'm not sure that's true; Wiccan is still dominating the LGBT favourite character poll (created post-MAC in Young Avengers). In the last 6 months he's stayed the undisputed champ, which wouldn't happen if everyone was fleeing to MAC