Marvel Comics announced they're going to change Captain America so he's more LGBTQ+ friendly.
Yes, really.
Was there really a need for this?
Marvel Comics is kicking off a new limited series in June 2021 called The United States of captain America. And with June being Pride Month, it's only fitting that comic will introduce readers to the first LGBTQ+ character to take up the Captain America mantle.
Written by Christopher Cantwell (Doctor Doom) and drawn by Dale Eaglesham (Fantastic Four), The United States of Captain America focuses on four heroes who have served as Cap at one point or another - Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes and John Walker. The four heroes will embark on a cross-country journey to track down Steve's missing shield. Along the way, they'll meet a number of ordinary Americans who have been inspired by Cap's example to help their communities. That's where new hero Aaron Fischer comes in.
Aaron will debut in issue #1's main story and also star in a backup feature written by Aaron Trujillo (Dodge City) and drawn by Jan Bazaldua (X-Force), both of whom also created the character. As an openly gay man and the self-proclaimed "Captain America of the Railways," Aaron has made it his mission to protect runaways and the homeless, even if he doesn't exactly have the powers or resources of Steve Rogers.
“Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life,” Trujillo said in Marvel's press release. “He stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes.”
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