The Minority Report! Diversity in the DCU!!

[El_Gato]

ETHNIC & RACIAL DIVERSITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Amazons Attack!
Blue Beetle
City Boy (Mini)
Cyborg (Mini)
Fire & Ice (Mini)
Green Lantern: War Journal
Hawkgirl (Mini)
Speed Force (Mini)
Spirit World (Mini)
Steelworks (Mini)


TEAM BOOKS
JSA: Dr Mid-Nite (Beth), Jakeem Thunder, Wildcat (Yolanda)
Titans: Cyborg
Teen Titans: Bumblebee, Guardian (Mal)
Birds of Prey: Batgirl (Cassandra)
The Outsiders: Batwing (Luke)
Doom Patrol: Crazy Jane
WILDCATS: Deathblow, Voodoo
The Vigil: Arclight, Dodge, Saya




GENDER EQUALITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Amazons Attack!
Catwoman
Fire & Ice (Mini)
Harley Quinn
Poison Ivy
Power Girl
Speed Force (Mini)
Wonder Woman

TEAM BOOKS
JSA: Dr Mid-Nite (Beth), Huntress (Helena), Stargirl, Wildcat (Yolanda)
Titans: Donna Troy, Raven, Starfire
Teen Titans: Bumblebee, Donna Troy
Birds of Prey : Batgirl (Cassandra), Big Barda, Black Canary, Harley Quinn, Zealot
The Outsiders: Batwoman
Doom Patrol: Beast Girl, Crazy Jane, Elasti-Woman
WILDCATS: Caitlyn Fairchild, Ladytron, Voodoo, Zealot
The Vigil: Dodge



LGBT REPRESENTATION

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Alan Scott: The Green Lantern
Amazons Attack!
Harley Quinn
Poison Ivy
Spirit World (Mini)

TEAM BOOKS
Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn
The Outsiders: Batwoman
The Vigil: Saya

This thread is dedicated to a CIVIL DEBATE(!) about diversity and minority topics in the DC Universe and any bit of DC related media. Comics, cartoons, tv shows, video games, and live action!! What DC is doing right and what more can be done to improve this area. Come in with an open mind and respect sensible opinions!

I realize there is a New 52 version of this thread but since DC has gone through a rebirth I figured it's time for broader thread to be created. We'll discuss the DCEU, the DCAU, the CW verse, the Injustice universe but the emphasis will be on the source material aka comics. Do you think DC is doing a great job? Or is your opinion of the opposite? Discuss!

[El_Gato]

Asian DC Character's Appreciation!!

http://community.comicbookresources....ans-of-the-DCU

Black DC Character's Appreciation!!!

http://community.comicbookresources....ans-of-the-DCU

Hispanic/Latino DC Character's Appreciation!!!

http://community.comicbookresources....nos-of-the-DCU

Indigenous American DC Character's Appreciation!!!

http://community.comicbookresources....ers-In-The-DCU

LGBT DC Character's Appreciation!!

http://community.comicbookresources....T-Appreciation

Women of DC Appreciation!!

http://community.comicbookresources....ciation-Thread

Please visit and add you voice to the discussions above!! Vote for your favorite characters as well and discuss DC's treatment of said characters. Post pictures and share memories of how you were first introduced to certain characters in the threads above!! But above all, show some appreciation!!

Thread Updates
ORIGINAL POST
UPDATE #1

[bishopcruz]

Cool thread. BTW, I know it hasn't started yet, but should Damian Wayne be on the list? He's at least 1/4 Arabic. He'll be in Super Sons and Teen Titans. Also, Helena Bertenelli is a dark skinned Sicilian, not sure exactly how that fits for race. Also, the new Rucka run STRONGLY hints that Diana is bisexual.

I do want to say that I've always preferred DC's take on diversity over Mervel's in that they rarely seem to chase headlines, and just let the characters be what they are.

[Mr.Majestic]

Cool thread. BTW, I know it hasn't started yet, but should Damian Wayne be on the list? He's at least 1/4 Arabic. He'll be in Super Sons and Teen Titans. Also, Helena Bertenelli is a dark skinned Sicilian, not sure exactly how that fits for race.

It's getting pretty sad when we're counting kids whose paternal grandfather was probably middle-eastern as a minority or someone of Sicilian/Calabrese origin as well.

Anywho 1 thumb down to DC for letting us down with Ryan Choi's All New Atom but 3 big thumbs up for Omac, Xombi and New Super-Man. All 3 titles given top flight talent. Let's hope New Super-Man sticks and that the other 3 return.

[Prisoner 6655321]

It's getting pretty sad when we're counting kids whose paternal grandfather was probably middle-eastern as a minority or someone of Sicilian/Calabrese origin as well.

Anywho 1 thumb down to DC for letting us down with Ryan Choi's All New Atom but 3 big thumbs up for Omac, Xombi and New Super-Man. All 3 titles given top flight talent. Let's hope New Super-Man sticks and that the other 3 return.

Did I miss something about Ryan Choi in Rebirth? ANA was one of my favorite DC runs of all time, especially the Gail Simone bits. Also, I'd like to see some more depictions of working class / poor superheroes taken seriously.

[FlictsLantern]

Technically, Superman should be in this list, at racial/ethnical diversity.

Now, serious, nice list. Some may want to include Wonder Woman at LGBT, but I think in her case, her days in Themyscira are more like a lack of option.
Someday, the "Yellow Bat" Duke Thomas could be added to the list, if not for the detail that, so far, nobody likes him.
And Apollo & Midnighter will not be a regular book? The reader in me is sad, but my wallet is grateful.

[Robotman]

Seriously can't believe Vixen and Vibe aren't currently in titles. DC could use at least one more team book to get more of their underused characters out there in monthlies.

[Atlanta96]

Seriously can't believe Vixen and Vibe aren't currently in titles. DC could use at least one more team book to get more of their underused characters out there in monthlies.

Vixen was on the Rebirth splash page with a few other characters who haven't appeared yet, so she's pretty much confirmed to be in a wave 2 book. Probably JLA, or Justice League Dark because she's magic based. Either way she'll be on a team.

Not sure about Vibe, a lot of readers don't take him seriously in the comics because of his embarrassing early appearances. So he's less guaranteed to show up even though he's better now.

[bishopcruz]

It's getting pretty sad when we're counting kids whose paternal grandfather was probably middle-eastern as a minority or someone of Sicilian/Calabrese origin as well.

Anywho 1 thumb down to DC for letting us down with Ryan Choi's All New Atom but 3 big thumbs up for Omac, Xombi and New Super-Man. All 3 titles given top flight talent. Let's hope New Super-Man sticks and that the other 3 return.

Well, aren't they? Ra's has always been middle eastern, and Talia's mother is of mixed Chinese/Arab descent. Bruce Wayne is white as hell. That MAKES Damian a minority. The bigger issue is that like Rayner, he is rarely treated as one. Damian is mixed race. I have friends that are mixed? Do they not count?

As for Helena:

Sicilians, especially dark skinned ones, have a history of being treated poorly by main land Italians. Also, when emigrating to the United States, Sicilians were considered black and if they were in the south they were affected by Jim Crow laws. So yeah, a dark skinned Sicilian should definitely count.

You forgot to include Gotham Academy in your list.

Yeah, GA is good for the list. Isn't Earth 2 going to be continuing as well? I haven't followed it, but IIRC Hawkgirl and Dr. Fate should both count no?

[Robotman]

Vixen was on the Rebirth splash page with a few other characters who haven't appeared yet, so she's pretty much confirmed to be in a wave 2 book. Probably JLA, or Justice League Dark because she's magic based. Either way she'll be on a team.

Not sure about Vibe, a lot of readers don't take him seriously in the comics because of his embarrassing early appearances. So he's less guaranteed to show up even though he's better now.

Comic book fans know of Vibe's embarrassing first appearance but I think more people now know him from The Flash tv show. Where he's portrayed as funny, smart, and powerful.

[El_Gato]

ETHNIC & RACIAL DIVERSITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Blue Beetle
Cyborg
Dr Fate
Green Lanterns
New Super-Man
Suicide Squad's Most Wanted: El Diablo (mini)
The Vigilante: Southland (mini)

TEAM BOOKS
Justice League: Cyborg, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz
Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller, El Diablo, Katana, Killer Croc
Titans: Bumble Bee
Teen Titans: Kid Flash, Aqualad (?)
BOP: Huntress
Detective Comics: Cassandra Cain
Green Lantern Corps: John Stewart, Kyle Rayner
Gotham Academy: Maps Mizoguchi, Kyle Mizoguchi, Colton Rivera, Pomeline Fritch




GENDER EQUALITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Batgirl
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey
Green Lanterns
Harley Quinn
Raven (mini)
Supergirl
Supergirl: Being Super (mini)
Superwoman
Wonder Woman

TEAM BOOKS
Justice League: Jessica Cruz, Wonder Woman
Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller, Enchantress, Harley Quinn, Katana
Titans: Bumble Bee, Donna Troy, Omen
Teen Titans: Raven, Starfire
BOP: Batgirl, Black Canary, Huntress
Detective Comics: Batwoman, Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown
Outlaws: Artemis
Gotham Academy: Olive Silverlock, Maps Mizoguchi, Pomeline Fritch




LGBT REPRESENTATION

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Apollo and Midnighter (mini)
Harley Quinn
Hellblazer

TEAM BOOKS
Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn
Teen Titans: Aqualad (?)
Detective Comics: Batwoman

This thread is dedicated to a CIVIL DEBATE(!) about diversity and minority topics in the DC Universe and any bit of DC related media. Comics, cartoons, tv shows, video games, and live action!! What DC is doing right and what more can be done to improve this area. Come in with an open mind and respect sensible opinions!

I realize there is a New 52 version of this thread but since DC has gone through a rebirth I figured it's time for broader thread to be created. We'll discuss the DCEU, the DCAU, the CW verse, the Injustice universe but the emphasis will be on the source material aka comics. Do you think DC is doing a great job? Or is your opinion of the opposite? Discuss!

Well it's been a year since I posted this and I figured it would be time for an update. We've gotten several new titles (Dark Matter among them) and some new additions to existing teams! I will be updating the original post in a little bit so I thought I'd quote it first so we can see where we started from in future updates!

[El_Gato]

Probably have to update this thread soon with all the recent cancellations and team reshuffling going on. I'll wait until we get some concrete lineups though

[El_Gato]

ETHNIC & RACIAL DIVERSITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Bane: Conquest
Blue Beetle
Black Lightning (mini)
Cyborg
Green Lanterns
New Super-Man
Sideways
Silencer
Wildstorm: Michael Cray


TEAM BOOKS
Justice League: Cyborg, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz
Justice League of America: Atom, Vixen
Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller, El Diablo, Katana, Killer Croc
Titans: Bumble Bee
Teen Titans: Aqualad, Kid Flash
BOP: Huntress
Detective Comics: Batwing, Cassandra Cain
Green Lantern Corps: John Stewart, Kyle Rayner
Immortal Men: TBA
The Terrifics: Mr Terrific




GENDER EQUALITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Batgirl
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey
Batwoman
Green Lanterns
Harley Quinn
Raven: Daughter of Darkness
Silencer
Supergirl
Wonder Woman

TEAM BOOKS
Justice League: Jessica Cruz, Mera, Wonder Woman
Justice League of America: Black Canary, Frost, Vixen
Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller, Enchantress, Harley Quinn, Katana
Titans: Bumble Bee, Donna Troy, Omen
Teen Titans: Raven, Starfire
BOP: Batgirl, Black Canary, Huntress
Detective Comics: Batwoman, Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown
Outlaws: Artemis
Immortal Men: TBA
The Terrifics: Phantom Girl




LGBT REPRESENTATION

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Batwoman
Harley Quinn
Hellblazer

TEAM BOOKS
Justice League of America: The Ray
Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn
Teen Titans: Aqualad
Detective Comics: Batwoman

Time for an update with all the recent developments.

[lemonpeace]

this is such an awesome idea for a thread! we should apply this whenever solicits come out to keep track on the books with diverse characters. well anyway, I tried updating the list with current titles. lemme know if I missed anyone

ETHNIC & RACIAL DIVERSITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Far Sector
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TEAM BOOKS
Justice League: Hawkgirl, John Stewart
Justice League Odyssey: Cyborg, Jessica Cruz
Justice League Dark: Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour),
Suicide Squad: Aerie, Chaos Kitten, Deadly Six, Osita, Thylacine
Teen Titans: Kid Flash, Red Arrow, Dijinn, Roundhouse
The Outsiders: Black Lightning Cassandra Cain, Duke Thomas, Sofia Ramos, Katana, Lady Shiva
The Terrifics: Mr Terrific
Young Justice: Naomi McDuffie, Teen Lantern, Aqualad, Miguel Montez, Sideways
Legion of Superheroes: Cosmic Boy; Dawnstar; Karate Kid, Lightning Lad; Ultra Boy, others

GENDER EQUALITY

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Far Sector
Amethyst
Batgirl
Harley Quinn
Wonder Woman


TEAM BOOKS
Justice League:Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl
Justice League Odyssey: Jessica Cruz, Starfire, Blackfire,
Justice League Dark: Wonder Woman, Zatanna
Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Aerie, Chaos Kitten, Osita, Thylacine, Wink
Teen Titans: Red Arrow, Dijinn, Crush
The Outsiders Cassandra Cain, Sofia Ramos, Katana, Lady Shiva
Outlaws: Artemis
The Terrifics: Phantom Girl
Young Justice: Naomi McDuffie, Teen Lantern, Jinny Hex, Spoiler, Arrowette,Wonder Girl, Amethyst, Jayna, Summer Pickens
Legion of Superheroes: Saturn Girl, Lightning Lass, Phantom Girl, others



LGBT REPRESENTATION

SOLO/DUO BOOKS
Far Sector
Harley Quinn
Hellblazer

TEAM BOOKS
Suicide Squad: Aerie, Wink, Harley Quinn, Osita

[paulojrmam]

How is Harley Quinn racial diversity?