Although it's not on the main network and it's not in live- action, this is still a big step for humanity. CW Seed, the network's digital channel will debut Freedom Fighters: The Ray based the characters from DC and will feature a gay lead. This is the first superhero TV/Film series that will feature a gay superhero to lead a series. This is awesome!
I really want this to do well because then live-action films will do the same in due time. Most comic book fans aren't opposed to gay/lesbian characters nor segregate from the LGBTQ community but when comics become films or TV series, our beloved stories and characters are judged by a whole new group of viewers and that can discriminate not only fans of the LGBTQ community but comic book fans as well. I think the CW is doing the smart thing by introducing the idea of a gay superhero lead as an animated series first. Hopefully, if it does well, they'll incorporate it to their live-action series.
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