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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
I'm still thinking Alan Scott. I'm with you. I thought it might be Al Pratt, but the word "iconic" really seems to apply more to Green Lantern than to the Atom.
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Can we all agree at least that we hope it's not Vibe? 
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When you mention Vibe, I am reminded of Xtrano. But I doubt it is Xtrano because he was never previously heterosexual.
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He was ALWAYS a flaming queen! ![[Linked Image]](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f185/MLLASH/extrano-who.jpg)
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Originally posted by Mystery Lad:
Perhaps putting a different spin on 'icon', the Order of Van Helsings in I, VAMPIRE, the Totems in ANIMAL MAN and King Arthur in DEMON KNIGHTS are also listed as debuting in June.
I vote for King Arthur
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Alfred or Jimmy Olsen could be consider iconic in their way, but that would be to us, not the denizens of the DCU, so it depends if they're playing wordgames.
But I don't see how any amount of wordgaming would make Steve Lombard qualify as iconic, so I think we're safe there.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Lard Lad: <strong>Can we all agree at least that we hope it's not Vibe? 
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Hmm... you can't get much more "iconic" than Uncle Sam!
Sorry, Brittania, but John Bull's more his type!
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From those suggested upthread, Booster Gold is halfway there, since he's always reserved his true love for a man, himself!
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EDE, Uncle Sam actually sounds like a good bet. First of all, they're re-introducing at least some of the Freedom Fighters soon (new Ray mini-series, and a Phantom Lady series with Doll Man as her partner), and it would fit in with the current political trends to portray a gay man as embodiment of the American spirit.
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If it's not Uncle Sam ... I will throw a Darkseid level tantrum!
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This thread has jumped the shark btw ... the ridiculousness of an Alfred, Thomas Wayne, Jimmy Olsen love triangle ... has just crossed my mind ... and poor jilted Jor-El.
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It's all right, PB. After the Jesus/Hitler and the Arby's Hat/Hamburger Helper Hand fic, there's nowhere to go but up.
More or less.
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On a related note: Doc Mayavale is obviously bi. This is not in dispute. As the saying goes: Twice as many chances for a betrayal on a Saturday Night.
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Hm, the Hamburger Helper Hand fic sounds like it could be moving.
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Actually, in retrospect, I'd say Uncle Sam is NOT a candidate - I don't believe he was ever shown to have any romantic attachments to women before. He was just not a sexual type at all. If the character was clearly heterosexual before the New 52, it had to be someone who's had a girlfriend or wife.
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I was going to point that out, but I was afraid of provoking a Darkseid-level tantrum on Peeb's part.
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I wouldn't rule someone out for lack of romantic attachment alone, but I do agree that Alan Scott is a good possibility. It could be seen as something to appease Obsidian fans.
The only character in all of literature who has been described as "badnass" while using the phrase "vile miscreant."
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Originally posted by Chaim Mattis Keller:
and it would fit in with the current political trends to portray a gay man as embodiment of the American spirit. Which political trends would those be? Seems to me in the last decade it's been far more likely to be accused of doing so than I recall it actually being done. Frankly, I'm so tired of the uproars that I'd rather it not be Uncle Sam. I guess, in that way, they've won, but I just don't feel like hearing over a fictional character right now, it just let's them divert focus from the really important stuff.
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Now as far as the Freedom Fighters, Uncle Sam may be breakout iconic, meaning he's not specific to the comics medium, but within the field they'll all somewhat equally iconic. In the same ballpark at least.
Doll Man... well I never figured out why a straight guy back then would call himself Doll anything. I think his costume set off my gaydar too, was it the bare legs?
Black Condor's costume just seemed like only a macho gay man could pull it off.
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The only Quality Comics character who I would really describe as "iconic" (ignoring Uncle Sam, who, as pointed out, is only iconic because he's not specifically a comics character) is Plastic Man, who I suggested earlier.
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Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
I wouldn't rule someone out for lack of romantic attachment alone, but I do agree that Alan Scott is a good possibility. It could be seen as something to appease Obsidian fans. I was under the impression it was going to happen in Superman, which would rule out E2 characters.
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Shining son: Which political trends would those be? Seems to me in the last decade it's been far more likely to be accused of doing so than I recall it actually being done. You haven't noticed a trend toward greater equal rights for gay people and legitimate marriage for gay couples in most political arenas in the western world?
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Originally posted by Power Boy:
This thread has jumped the shark Are you saying it will be our own Sharklad who will be revealed to be gay?
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Well, my dorsal fin is rather iconic...
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
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