Marvel Announces New LGBTQ+ Comic Character
April 29, 2021
Marvel has announced the upcoming release of a new LGBTQ+ character named Aaron Fischer. He identifies as gay and is being called ‘The Captain America of the Railways’. He will make his debut during pride month (June) in a Captain America comic celebrating Captain America’s 80th anniversary called ‘The United States of Captain America’.
Alisa Oden is happy there is a new LGBTQ+ character being added to the universe. In an interview, she said, “it depends how the character [Aaron Fischer] will be represented because I know sometimes representation can be harmful, but I think if they [Marvel] do it right, it’s good.” Anna Lucia Stavlund agrees with Alisa, saying, “It adds more acceptance to the world, implying it’s normal and okay [To be LGBTQ+].” Going off of what Anna said, Alisa says, “I know just a few years ago, it would have been so crazy. Now, I think people are a lot more accepting.”
This announcement relates to Glasgow in showing how much Marvel is working to be more accepting. Marvel has added more people of different backgrounds, cultures, ideas, sexualities, gender identities, and more over the past few years. This helps students from Glasgow feel more included and feel represented in Marvel’s new and exciting things.
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Raine Jeff (They/Them) is an 8th Grader at Glasgow Middle School. They grew up in Virginia and have lived there for their whole life. They dance, play soccer, like doing art, baking, and taking care of their plants. They have a dog that they got during the pandemic and adore. They enjoy learning and being challenged to think in new ways.
Alisa Oden (she/her) is an 8th grader at Glasgow Middle School. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but has lived in Virginia for most of her life. She enjoys dancing, singing, theater, and playing the violin. Some of her hobbies include sewing and baking, but one of her favorite things to do is paint. She is very passionate about engineering and STEM. This is her third year writing for the Panther Post.
