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Post by hector on Jun 8, 2006 0:47:05 GMT
Batwoman's other secret identity turns heads By David E. Williams CNN Friday, June 2, 2006; Posted: 4:21 p.m. EDT (20:21 GMT) The new Batwoman is "a more unique personality than others in the Bat family," says a DC Comics editor. WATCH Browse/Search Batwoman comes out of the cave (2:14) QUICKVOTE Should the sexual preferences of comic strip superheroes remain a secret? Yes No or View Results YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Comic books or Create Your Own Manage Alerts | What Is This? (CNN) -- Kathy Kane's return as a socialite-turned-caped-crusader might not draw much attention outside the comic book world, but Batwoman's other secret is causing quite a fuss. DC Comics says the character, who was brought in originally in 1956 as Batman's love interest, will be reintroduced as a lesbian as part of an effort to diversify its superhero roster. Kane is open about her sexuality with her friends, but has not come out to her family, executive director Don Didio said. ------------ www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/06/02/batwoman.reax/index.html?section=cnn_latest  |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 8, 2006 1:11:11 GMT
I do wish they would stop using a character's sexuality as a publicity stunt.
Whether Batwoman is hetero, homo or bisexual makes absolutely no difference to how good the stories are that get told about her - and it's the quality of the stories that should count.
To me, this is a non-issue.
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Post by Venom65437 on Jun 8, 2006 2:25:29 GMT
I agree E, even if I won't be reading it. LoL.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Jun 8, 2006 2:44:06 GMT
Yeah, I'd file this as a non-event. There have been lesbians in comics long before this. The only reason this is even an issue is that we're talking about an established character.
The thing that gets me is that some commentators on TV have been using this to make value judgments about Batwoman... when she hasn't even made her first appearance yet. The whole thing has gone beyond ludicrous.
I'm more interested in whether Batwoman has a personality than in her preferences.
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Post by hector on Jun 8, 2006 4:53:38 GMT
Yeah, I'd file this as a non-event. There have been lesbians in comics long before this. The only reason this is even an issue is that we're talking about an established character. Well, as established as a character than hasn't appeared in more than 20 years can be.  what kind of judgements? |
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Post by Gray Lensman on Jun 8, 2006 6:24:31 GMT
I was flipping around on some of the cable networks the other night. Basically, some idiot commentator (forget who now) accused Batwoman of being a bad role model because she was a lesbian. Regarding a character we know near to nothing about, who hasn't even appeared. It was an Avi moment, basically.
And yes, we're talking about a reinvention of an old and forgotten character here. Considering all the reboots and resets, I think it's fair game to establish Batwoman as anything the writers want to, really...
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Post by hector on Jun 8, 2006 6:42:22 GMT
Who do I got the impression that must have been on a Fox Network?
I don't know, but I've heard the reception was somwehat good elsewhere.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Jun 8, 2006 6:47:24 GMT
Might have been. Either that or CNBC. Can't remember which, cause I flipped the channel right after.  I think we'll see how well it goes once Batwoman actually debuts. She may work or not. I just want an interesting and well-developed character. |
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Post by janggut on Jun 8, 2006 7:26:11 GMT
.... Basically, some idiot commentator (forget who now) accused Batwoman of being a bad role model because she was a lesbian. Regarding a character we know near to nothing about, who hasn't even appeared. It was an Avi moment, basically.... truthfully, anyone who has to disguise him/herself, witholding identity, wear undies outside, dress provocatively, acting outside the law, while professing to serve justice - can u realistically trust such person with your life? |
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Post by hector on Jun 8, 2006 7:28:35 GMT
.... Basically, some idiot commentator (forget who now) accused Batwoman of being a bad role model because she was a lesbian. Regarding a character we know near to nothing about, who hasn't even appeared. It was an Avi moment, basically.... truthfully, anyone who has to disguise him/herself, witholding identity, wear undies outside, dress provocatively, acting outside the law, while professing to serve justice - can u realistically trust such person with your life? No reason to get personal with me, man. Wait a sec.... |
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Post by janggut on Jun 8, 2006 8:01:48 GMT
Hec, u're a cool guy. |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 8, 2006 9:27:43 GMT
It's been reported in the British press, but more as a point of interest than anything to get upset or excited about.
I think it's really sad that a character's sexuality should automatically make them a 'bad role model' in the eyes of anyone. How blinkered can you be?
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Post by hector on Jun 9, 2006 5:53:29 GMT
I think it's really sad that a character's sexuality should automatically make them a 'bad role model' in the eyes of anyone. How blinkered can you be? Remember that one of the reasons the beloved President Bush was elected was because of a state wide display of anti-gay bigotry. Sadly, some people are just brian dead morons. I find it very positive that there are quite a few gay characters in comics these days. And I'm not talking of the North"IAMGAAAAAYYYY"star or Winnick's very, very special plot devices type of characters. Just regular characters who happen to be gay. Hell, half of Gotham's women are lesbian and there are gay male couples in Young Avegers and DC's Manhuntes (even if the later are a bit stereotyped, not Will and Grace sterotype, but a just a little bit) |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 9, 2006 6:12:05 GMT
It's good to see more diversity generally, I completely agree - but far better when they don't do a song and dance about it.
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Post by hector on Jun 9, 2006 7:10:43 GMT
I don't mind the publicity. At least it's a serious character. It would be worse if it had been something like Marvel's Rawhide Kid of a few years ago.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 9, 2006 7:16:32 GMT
True that...
Or "I can be gay but I'll never get a date" Northstar...
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Post by hector on Jun 9, 2006 7:20:58 GMT
"I AAAAAAMMMMM GAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY"
Scott Lobdell. Master of subtetly.
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Post by Tsel on Jun 9, 2006 13:45:40 GMT
There’s talk going on around Hollywood of maybe making the Batgirl character a Lesbian in the movie they’re hammering out as well. Personally, I could care less if she’s a lesbian or not. A pretty girl is a pretty girl and I enjoy looking at pretty girls. It doesn't mean I want them. It just means I find them good on the eyes; lesbian or not.  |
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Post by ss on Jun 13, 2006 19:42:41 GMT
Who cares?? Batwoman is not real anyway... ;D
It's a comic for petes sake!!
I just want her to kill all the bad guys/girls with lots of blood and guts... ;D
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Post by nights on Jun 13, 2006 21:38:25 GMT
I dislike the character on the sole reason Cass Cain character was pretty much burn to the ground so we can have a shock value character... Now if they hadnt screw with Cass i may gave this character a chance..
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