When I first encountered Northstar (Jean-Paul Beaubier) I was impressed that Marvel had been able to keep up with the times. Public opinion changed considerably since his first introduction in Uncanny X-Men #120 (April 1979). And it was only a lot later when eventually in Alpha Flight #106(1992), his sexuality became less subtle, with Northstar saying "I am gay."
In regards to Hulkling (Teddy Altman) and Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) (Young Avengers #1, April, 2005). I was a little shocked for some reason to hear these two characters were homosexual.
(Allan Heinberg confirmed this speculation, stating his intent was to reveal the relationship in issue #12).
I don't know if I was surprised because I didn't see this coming, but for some reasons I do have reservations. It could be that I am not a big fan of sexual romantic relationships in Marvel universe, homosexual or heterosexual. And this relationship is a little bit more explicit.
How does everyone else feel? NO GAY BASHING!
2006-12-05
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