Superman, Batwoman and other queer comic characters

The original Superman's son, Jon Kent, has revealed that he is bisexual in a new DC comic. Here are some other LGBTQ figures from the DC and Marvel fantasy worlds.

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Jon Kent

Jon Kent, the son of Superman Clark Kent, is going to reveal his bisexuality in the DC comic "Superman: Son of Kal-El." The publishers announced the news on October 11, when National Coming Out Day is observed in the US. Jon Kent's father gave his heart to reporter Lois Lane, and Superman Jr. is in love with the journalist Jay Nakamura.

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Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Harley Quinn is a recurring figure in the Batman series and appears as the Joker's love interest. Her story appeared last in the movie "Birds of Prey." Quinn has also been linked with Batman villain, Poison Ivy, and the rumors were right. Harley Quinn was revealed as bisexual in 2017.

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Two female comic characters talk to one another while sitting on a park bench

Deadpool

Deadpool, featured in the film of the same name, is one of the most popular LGBTQ characters. Deadpool creator Gerry Duggan says the figure is sexually attracted to "anything with a pulse." In recent years, the character has flirted with almost every figure in the Marvel universe and the authors use Deadpool's sense of humor to talk about sexuality.

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A scene from the film "Deadpool" showing actor Ryan Reynolds holding a cassette recorder

Green Lantern

The first Green Lantern was heterosexual, married several times and had children. In 2012, a gay version of the figure was introduced into the DC universe. The superhero announced his coming out with these words: "Back in an earlier time, I kept a part of myself hidden from my friends and peers [...] I'm gay."

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A sketch of Green Lantern on a historic stamp

Loki

"My culture doesn't really share your concept of sexual identity. There are sexual acts. That's it." With these words, Loki came out in 2014 as gender fluid in the Young Avengers comic. His character can transform and be alternately male or female.

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Batwoman

Batwoman comics not only boast incredible illustrations, but the DC superwoman is also the first openly gay lead character in a TV superhero series. The woman behind the mask is Kate Kane, a young, rich and queer Jewish woman. Kate has a girlfriend and is dismissed from the Marines after she reveals her sexuality.

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A poster showing Batwoman carrying a woman across her shoulders

John Constantine

DC antihero John Constantine's bisexuality was open knowledge when he said he had girlfriends and boyfriends in 1992. But, apart from that statement, little was said about his bisexuality until 2016, when the series "Legends of Tomorrow" confirmed that Constantine liked men as well as women.