25 5 / 2012
Show Your Support for Marvel & DC’s LGBT characters and community!
Hi Tumblr comics fans,
Let’s accomplish some social good today. The organization One Million Moms, who describe themselves as “a network of Christian mothers and grandmothers taking a stand for our children who are exploited by the entertainment industry”, have recently released a statement asking for a write-in campaign to Marvel (owned by Disney) and DC (owned by Warner Bros.) asking them to “change and cancel all plans of homosexual superhero characters immediately”.
This is in direct relation to Marvel’s first gay marriage in Astonishing X-Men #50 and DC announcing a reveal of a male, iconic character’s sexual identity being changed from previous incarnations. One Million Moms goes on to say things like,
Children desire to be just like superheroes. Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, “I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?”
This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don’t but do want to indoctrate impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children’s superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27).This is yet again another example of the bigotry from close-minded individuals. Obviously they have no problem referencing Romans 1:26-27, but heavens forbid they take a gander at Matthew 7:1 (Judge not, that you be not judged.). I won’t even touch the stereotypical gender roles this organization is promoting.
What can you do? Easy! Let’s lets overwhelm their voice. For every email Marvel or DC receives asking to remove homosexual elements from comics, let’s send them emails congratulating them on the steps they are taking and showing support for their editorial and creative decisions. Tweet them and let them know you are proud to support gay characters and gay marriage in comics.
One Million Moms Twitter (Note: Let’s try to be civil when explaining why their bigotry is unacceptable. Sometimes it pays to take the high road.)
I hope this post gets some traction, so if you support this cause please reblog for a signal boost.
Signal boosting. Also, peripherally related: Natasha has a cameo in Astonishing X-men #50.
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25 5 / 2012
She really is that strong! - Wasp
Yes she is and it is awesome.
Oh, Ms Marvel, never leave.
SO MUCH LOVE.
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23 5 / 2012
Batgirl: Spoiled (Teaser) (by BatgirlTheWebSeries)
GUYS. GUYS. GUYS. GUYS I CAN’T STOP CRYING GUYS. THESE TEARS GUYS. GUYS.
THANK YOU BATGIRL THE WEBSERIES FOR MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE.
I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE
EVERYONE NEEDS THIS IN THEIR LIVES
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23 5 / 2012
Came across these online. Miles Morales/Spider-Man cosplay. I think the kid did a good job. Thank Emily Heyer, I don’t know who she is, but she had the best shot on Google so I used it. Hopefully she doesn’t try to sue me or whatever.
UGH THE THINGS YOU MISS WHEN YOU DON’T GO TO WONDER CON :(
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17 5 / 2012
Cap redesign, by Samir Barrett
I like everything about this, except maybe the wings around the star on his chest.
Everything else, though, is perfection.
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16 5 / 2012
OHGODSOMEBODYHELPMEWHYAMIHEREWHEREAMI
(Source: pray-for-sanity, via jackblacksaidnodrums)
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16 5 / 2012
luke cage talking to his momma on the phone in every issue he features in marvel adventures
bonus mocking of luke on the phone to his momma, and ant man phoning momma cage while ignoring galactus - because momma cage is just that fantastic
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16 5 / 2012
“The Mandarin? You know this nut?”
“Yeah. Old friend from China.”
“Then it is settled. You are disliked on every continent.”
“Thank you, Panther.”
From Avengers: Earth Mightiest Heroes #1.
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