Marvel’s Gay Superhero: The MCU’s LGBTQ Promis and Problems – IndieWire

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From Wonr Woman to Northstar, here are some of the most groundbreakg LGBTQ characters and gay superhero Marvel and DC Comics non.

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A new trailer nfirmed that Eternals will feature Phastos, a gay character played by Brian Tyree Henry, who's married wh a kid. Never heard of him? You're not alone. * gay marvel movie characters *

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"Grievg man"Avengers: Endgame ma the mistake of tmpetg that had the MCU's first gay character before the film me out. Phastos is also the anchise's first out gay superhero, and the pair share the anchise's first gay kiss (and one of the few kiss general the MCU) his partner Ben do not get much screen time, his stg mak a bold statement. Actor Haaz Sleiman is an out gay man himself, and was born the Uned Arab Emirat.

"Andi Mack" was the first seri on Disney Channel to feature a gay ma characterValkyrie, played by Tsa Thompson, appears two "Thor" films and two "Avengers" filmsWhen asked if Loki romanced would-be prcs or another prce, the god of mischief rpond wh, "A b of both"Is "Strange World" the first Disney movie that featur a gay character?No. Jenna Barbee alleged a Hernando County School Board member reported her to the DOE for showg her stunts Disney's "Strange World." It's the first Disney movie wh an out, gay character.In November at the Los Angel premiere of "Strange World," star Jake Gyllenhaal said Disney's animated fay adventure normaliz a "queer kid" character as part of s storyle about young people fdg their own inty.

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