Lesbian Batwoman is DC Comics’ First Gay Superhero

DC Comics have unveiled their first openly gay superhero – a sapphic socialite called Batwoman.

The flame-haired lesbian crime-fighter is taking over from Bruce Wayne, who suffered an untimely demise in a recent issue of Detective Comics’ longest-running series.

For over 60 years, Wayne has fronted the iconic Batman publication. His apparent passing has paved the way for Batwoman – who is described as a “lesbian socialite by night and a crime-fighter by later in the night” – to take over the reigns for at least 12 issues in a run that begins this June.

Writer Greg Rucka told the Comic Book Resources website that the introduction of a lesbian character into the DC roster was “long overdue”. “We have been waiting to unlock her,” he said. “Yes, she’s a lesbian. She’s also a redhead. It is an element of her character. It is not her character”.

He went on to dismiss fears of a possible backlash from fans. “If people are going to have problems with it, that’s their issue”, Rucka said. “That’s certainly not mine.”

SOURCE: The Daily Telegraph (UK)

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